Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Barcelona make £55m Willian bid Barcelona have made a bid worth over £55 million ($72m) for Chelsea star Willian, according to Sky Sports. The Spanish champions have improved on their previous two bids as they look to lure the Brazil international to Camp Nou. Barca and Chelsea are still in talks over a potential deal for Willian, who had previously been linked with a move to Manchester United. Man Utd plot £65m Maguire move Manchester United are readying a £65 million ($85m) bid for Leicester defender Harry Maguire, reports the Daily Mail. The Red Devils remain in the market for reinforcements at centre-half and consider a man who impressed for England at World Cup 2018 to be an ideal addition. Richarlison set for £44m move to Everton Everton look set to secure Richarlison after offering £44 million ($58m) for the Brazilian forward to Watford, according to the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old is expected to have a medical on Monday after agreeing terms over the weekend with the Goodison Park, who are coached by ex-Watford manager Marco Silva. Chelsea and Tottenham had been linked with Richarlison in January and Watford will make a bumper £33m profit on the player they signed in 2017. Benzema in talks to join Milan Karim Benzema's agent has entered into talks with Milan over a possible move to the Serie A club from Real Madrid, reports Sky Sport. The French striker is unsettled at the Santiago Bernabeu after dropping in and out of the first team last season. And his representative Ludovic Fattizzo has met with senior Milan figures to discuss a prospective deal, although Alvaro Morata and Ciro Immobile are younger options for the Rossoneri as they look to strengthen their strike-force. Dost signs with Sporting after contract termination Bas Dost has returned to Sporting CP and signed a three-year contract just five weeks after rescinding his previous deal as a result of being attacked by fans in May. The 29-year-old striker was one of nine players to cancel his contract as a result of the violence. But, with former president Bruno De Carvalho ousted, Dost has returned and reached an agreement with Sporting after being assured of improved security. Read the full story on Goal right here. Real Madrid prepare £50m Trippier bid Tottenham are anticipating a £50 million ($66m) bid from Real Madrid for right-back Kieran Trippier, reports the Sun . Trippier has seen his stock rise dramatically after his strong World Cup for England and has become a target for the top clubs in England and abroad. Spurs are expected to resist bids for the defender, however, having signed him to a five-year contract last summer. Bayern bid $12m for MLS star Davies Vancouver Whitecaps teenage star Alphonso Davies has attracted a $12 million (£9m) bid from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, according to The Athletic. The 17-year-old has already been capped six times for Canada and earlier this month scored an amazing goal against D.C. United that brought more mainstream attention. The Whitecaps are believed to want significantly more than Bayern are offering, which is threatening to derail the deal as the German club aren't willing to go higher for Davies. 'Man Utd can't afford Bale' Manchester United will be priced out of any move for Gareth Bale by the Real Madrid star’s wages, says fellow Welshman Craig Bellamy. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the 29-year-old forward, but he is now being backed to stay put in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the Santiago Bernabeu. Check out what Bellamy has had to say on the exit talk here. Barcelona to consider Mignolet move Barcelona will consider a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, if they sell Jasper Cillessen for €30 million (£27m/$35m), according to Marca . Cillessen is keen to leave in search of regular first-team football and, if his valuation is met, Barca will agree to let him go before looking for a new back-up for first choice Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Wolfsburg’s Koen Casteels is reportedly the favoured target, but Liverpool’s Mignolet is also an option following Brazil international Alisson’s transfer to Anfield. Golovin's Chelsea move 'confirmed' Aleksandr Golovin looks to be on his way to Chelsea, if a social media post from former CSKA Moscow team-mate Sergey Chepchugov is anything to go by. Russia international Golovin has been linked with a move to a major European side after impressing for his country in their surprise run to the World Cup quarter-finals. The 22-year-old has been widely tipped to join Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea, with the Blues having already moved to strengthen their midfield options with the signing of Jorginho from Napoli. Check out the full story on Goal! No transfer push from Man Utd target Perisic Ivan Perisic has offered no indication to Inter boss Luciano Spalletti that he will be pushing for a summer move to Manchester United. Having spent much of the transfer window 12 months ago being heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford, the Croatia international is reported to be back on the Red Devils’ transfer radar . He committed to a new five-year contract with Inter in September 2017 and Spalletti claims to have held positive talks regarding the 29-year-old’s future. Check out the full story on Goal! Mina planning Barcelona stay Yerry Mina admits he has received offers but would prefer to stay at Barcelona and win over head coach Ernesto Valverde. The Colombia international confirmed this week he had been in touch with Everton about the prospect of a transfer to the Premier League. Check out the full story on Goal! Herrera hints at new Man Utd contract Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera believes he is at “the best team in the UK” and is eager to agree a contract extension. The 28-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his current deal at Old Trafford. Check out the full story on Goal! Boga joins Sassuolo Serie A club Sassuolo have completed the permanent signing of Jeremie Boga from Chelsea.<doc-sep>Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Willian from Chelsea - and the La Liga club will not stop there as they plot at least two further additions. As revealed by Sportsmail, Barcelona tabled made an astonishing £65million bid for Chelsea winger Willian. And according to Mundo Deportivo, the Brazilian is unlikely to be their final signing as they weigh up moves for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Senegal international full back Moussa Wague. Barcelona have increased their offer for Chelsea's Brazilian star Willian to £65million Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo report that Barca also want Adrien Rabiot and Moussa Wague The Spanish champions are determined to sign Willian as they want quality first-team options to take the burden off Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri is an admirer of Willian but the lure of Barcelona and the prospect of linking up with Messi and Philippe Coutinho is understandably tempting for the Brazilian. Sportsmail exclusively revealed Barcelona's opening offer of £50million last month and the latest is their third bid. As the price escalates, they are increasingly concerned that Manchester United could yet step into proceedings with Jose Mourinho a confirmed fan. Sportsmail exclusively revealed Barcelona's opening offer of £50million last month Chelsea are said to be considering Barcelona's latest bid as opposed to dismissing it out of hand like the previous two. The Spanish newspaper also claims Barca will also look to take advantage of Miralem Pjanic's potential move from Juventus to Paris Saint-Germain by tabling an offer for Adrien Rabiot. Coach Ernesto Valverde is believed to be on the hunt for another midfielder following the loan departure of Paulinho to Guangzhou Evergrande, and the elegant 23-year-old could be the man to replace him. Barcelona are also considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot Barca icon Xavi has said that Rabiot, 23, could 'play perfectly' at the Nou Camp club Club icon Xavi has already thrown his weight behind the move, saying Rabiot could 'play perfectly as a central midfielder at Barca'. 'He's a player of an excellent level technically,' he told Mundo Deportivo. 'He could play perfectly as a central midfielder at Barca. He could contribute a lot, but that's already entering the realms of speculation.' Barcelona's final target is Eupen right back Wague, who shone at the World Cup this summer for Senegal. Any deal for Wague would see versatile La Masia graduate Sergi Roberto move into midfield to supplement Valverde's existing options. The Spanish giants have already signed central midfielder Arthur from Gremio this summer and are in talks with Everton over the sales of defenders Lucas Digne and Yerry Mina as they seek to trim their squad.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Chelsea forward Willian is wanted by both Barcelona and Manchester United. The Brazil international looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, having grown tired of life in west London. Chelsea are adamant he is not for sale with the Blues also fearful Real Madrid will complete deals for Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois, who are both hinting at moves away. Barcelona have, however, reportedly made a third bid of around £65million for Willian, which Chelsea are considering having knocked back the previous two immediately. Despite that offer, the Daily Mail claim the Catalan giants are concerned that Manchester United will enter the race for his signature.<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. That is the verdict of ESPN pundit Shaka Hislop. Willian appears to be deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea and he has been linked with a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. Barcelona are also chasing a deal for the winger as they seek to revamp a midfield that has been hit by the departures of Paulinho and Andres Iniesta. Kante, meanwhile, has been touted as a target for Paris Saint-Germain with reports surfacing on Friday that the French giants are in advanced talks to sign the World Cup winner.<doc-sep>
Chelsea are hoping to drag Manchester United in to a bidding war with Barcelona for Willian according to reports. Jose Mourinho is keen on a reunion with the Brazil international and has spoken effusively about him in the past but should United decide to make a move, they will face stiff competition from Barcelona. The La Liga giants have reportedly made a third bid for the winger in excess of £65million and Chelsea are hoping that will spark a bidding war with United, according to the Daily Mail. The Brazilian has yet to meet with new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri as he is on holiday with his family following the World Cup. However, the report claims Sarri wants to keep him at the club. Willian was asked about a potential move to Barcelona to link-up with Coutinho but refused to comment on the speculation during the World Cup. United are reportedly still considering signing Harry Maguire from Leicester, however he will have to sell one of the current first team squad. Maguire impressed for England at the World Cup and the Daily Mail claim United could offer £65million for him but first United must get rid of Marcos Rojo, Eric Bailly or Chris Smalling, according to reports in the Daily Mail. Leicester are reportedly willing to increase Maguire's wages to £75,000 a week to tie him down but they are wary he could depart this summer. Get all the latest Manchester United news first with our new app. Download it here now