Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 26th March 2017
Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature Kylian Mbappe's price tag, Barcelona's number one summer target and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on March 26, 2017:
AS Monaco set a price for Kylian Mbappe
With the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain interested in the teenage sensation, Monaco have put up a price tag of £130 million for the 18-year-old according to the Daily Express. The paper has also reported that Red Devils are the frontrunners for the in-demand winger who has scored 19 goals in 32 appearances for the Gallic outfit
It has also come to the fore that United had made an enquiry of about £80 million for the Frenchman which was instantly denied by his parent club.
FC Barcelona's prime summer target revealed
Sport has done a special report and claims that the Catalans have identified Philippe Coutinho as their numero uno transfer target for the next season. The club hierarchy have identified a creative midfielder and a right back as the positions that need to be strengthened in the first team squad.
Along with the club's wish to sign the player, Neymar and Luis Suarez have also expressed their desire for the Brazilian to leave Liverpool for the Spanish giants.
Manchester City confident of signing English fullback
According to the Mirror, Pep Guardiola is planning a £50 million bid for Danny Rose and the Citizens are confident of signing the fullback in the summer. Spurs are in no need of immediate funds but may find this huge bid from Guardiola too good to turn down.
If Rose decides to leave for the Etihad, Tottenham Hotspur might target Manchester United's Luke Shaw as his replacement.
Manchester United in for wantaway Real Madrid forward
James Rodriguez is certain to leave Bernabeu at the end of the season after growing frustrated with the limited number of chances under Zinedine Zidane. Manchester Evening News have now reported that the Red Devils are willing to give the Colombian a lifeline to end his misery with Jose Mourinho willing to spend £60 million for the attacking midfielder.
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Along with United, Bayern Munich and Chelsea are also interested in the 25-year-old.