Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 16th April 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest on Manchester United's summer plans and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on April 16, 2017:
Manchester United planning £125 double raid on Atletico Madrid
With the future of David De Gea and Zlatan Ibrahimovic still uncertain at Manchester United, the club officials have started work to replace the star duo in summer. Jose Mourinho is keen to bring Antoine Griezmann and Jan Oblak to Old Trafford as he feels that the Atletico Madrid duo are perfect for a title charge from the Red Devils next season.
Daily Star has reported that United are keen to offer £125 to the Rojiblancos for securing the duo's services.
Arsenal preparing blockbuster deal for Real Madrid striker
Alexis Sanchez is all but certain to leave Arsenal at the end of the season as the Chilean is not happy with the current situation at the club. Karim Benzema has been a long-time target for the Gunners and Arsene Wenger is all set to make the Real Madrid striker a replacement for Sanchez.
Don Balon reports that Arsenal want to double Benzema's salary and offer him a £300,000 per week deal. This will make him the highest earning player in the Premier League.
Inter Milan planning a triple raid on AS Monaco
Inter Milan's new Chinese owners have planned a huge summer overhaul which includes luring AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim to lead the team from the next campaign.
Along with Jardim, Inter are ready to test Monaco's resolve by making an offer for two of the French side's promising stars. Kylian Mbappe and Bernardo Silva are on Inter's radar according to Transfermarketweb. The Nerazzurri are ready to bid £130 million for the in-demand duo.
FC Barcelona set to recall their player back
After joining AC Milan in January, Gerrard Deulofeu has impressed in Serie A after scoring 2 goals in 12 appearances. His good form has not gone unnoticed as FC Barcelona's sporting director Robert Fernandez has revealed in an interview with Marca that the Catalans are considering the use of the buy back option for their academy product.
Deulofeu has also expressed his desire of returning to his parent club with the reported price demanded by AC Milan being £12 million.