Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 21st April 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's demands and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on April 21, 2017:
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Real Madrid to sign Bayern Munich superstar
Spanish publication, AS has reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has told the Real Madrid hierarchy about his choice for a big name signing in the summer. With the likes of Eden Hazard and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang being linked with a move to the Bernabeu, Ronaldo has demanded the club sign the Polish hitman, Robert Lewandowski. It is also reported that the Portuguese forward met Lewandowski after the second leg on Tuesday and told him that there is room in the squad for him at Madrid.
Antonio Conte set to bid for AS Monaco starlet
According to RMC, the Chelsea manager has his eyes set on Kylian Mbappe - the 18-year-old French sensation. With almost all of the top European clubs interested in the forward, Chelsea have their work cut out in their bid to sign the hottest property in world football. A bid of close to £100 million will be required if the Blues are to lure Mbappe away from the clutches of the Gallic outfit.
Manchester City set to bid world record amount for Juventus defender
With a defensive overhaul expected in the summer at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has made Leonardo Bonucci his number one summer target. Guardiola wants the Italian at any cost and is ready to spend more than £50 million in order to secure his services.
The Daily Telegraph has reported that the Manchester City board is willing to cave in to Guardiola's demands and shell out big money to sign the 30-year-old which will see him become the most expensive defender of all time.
Neymar in with a chance to play against Real Madrid
After seeing the appeal for the reduction of his three-match ban be rejected, Neymar is all set to challenge this decision with the higher governing body. Marca reports that the club is ready to take this matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. If the CAS decides to lift the ban on the Brazilian, he will be eligible to play against Real Madrid on Sunday.