Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 13th May 2017

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on Marcos Alonso, James Rodriguez and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on May 13, 2017:

FC Barcelona set to move for Chelsea's in-form defender

The Blues recently won the Premier League title and Marcos Alonso - the brilliant summer signing has been a crucial aspect of Antonio Conte's title winning squad. The left back has been a revelation for Chelsea and has caught the attention of FC Barcelona.

The Catalans want a replacement for Jordi Alba who is ready to leave Camp Nou after the end of this month. Alonso won't come cheap but Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona are ready to spend big on the defender and are ready to convince Alonso that a move back to Spain will guarantee him a spot in Spain's 2019 World Cup squad.

Real Madrid superstar reaches a verbal agreement with Manchester United

GRANADA, SPAIN - MAY 06: James Rodriguez of Real Madrid CF celebrates after scoring the first goal during the La Liga match between Granada CF v Real Madrid CF at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on May 6, 2017 in Granada, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) — James Rodriguez has reportedly agreed to join Manchester United

Despite just 12 starts in La Liga this season, James Rodriguez has scored eight goals and given six assists this season. He still has not been able to pin down a starting berth for Real Madrid which has made it clear for the player and his agent, Jorge Mendes to look for another club in the summer.

RCN radio claim that Rodriguez has reached a verbal agreement with the Red Devils and has agreed to personal terms with the Premier League club. A fee is yet to be decided with the radio channel also claiming that James will be offered the number 10 shirt at Manchester United after selling Wayne Rooney in the summer.

Liverpool close to signing the next Ronaldinho

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - APRIL 11: Luan, of Gremio, celebrates their second goal during the match Gremio v Deportes Iquique as part of Copa Bridgestone Libertadores 2017, at Arena do Gremio on April 11, 2017, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images) — Luan is often called as the next Ronaldinho

The Reds have been scouting Gremio's 24-year-old Luan for the past one year who has been dubbed as the next Ronaldinho in his native Brazil. He helped Brazil win the Olympics gold medal last year and is a household name back in South America.

Daily Mirror reports that Liverpool officials and the player's agent met in London a few weeks back as a deal worth £24 million is reportedly close to being agreed upon. Luan has just one year left on his current deal and rejected an extension last month.

Bayern Munich's summer plans revealed

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 10: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal gives the thumbs up during the Premier League match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images) — Sanchez might be on his way to the Bundesliga next season

With a dream of winning the Champions League next season, Carlo Ancelotti wants more star power in his first team squad to compete at the highest level against FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. German publication, Bild has reported that the Bavarians want to spend £120 million on securing the services of Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Paris Saint Germain's Marco Veratti.

Sanchez is desperate to leave Arsenal in the summer whereas Veratti has a good relationship with Ancelotti which might make the duo sign for the foreseeable future at the Allianz Arena.