Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 27th March 2017

James Rodriguez wants to leave Real Madrid in the summer

Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature Neymar and James Rodriguez's future speculations and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on March 27, 2017:

Liverpool in for Real Madrid wantaway forward

The Reds have been long-term admirers of 2014 World Cup's pin-up boy, James Rodriguez, but always tasted defeat in their pursuit of him. The situation seems to be changing this summer as Liverpool seem confident of bringing the Colombian to Anfield with Rodriguez being out of favour at Real Madrid currently.

Daily Mirror has reported that the Spanish giants value Rodriguez at around £60 million and Liverpool ready to pay the desired amount. However, the 25-year-old will join the Reds only if they qualify for the Champions League next season.

Manchester United to trigger Neymar's buyout clause

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Neymar of Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain at Camp Nou on March 8, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Manchester United will have to break the world record to sign Neymar

According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Red Devils are ready to break the world record by signing Neymar for a sum of €200 million in the summer. It is reportedly the Brazilian's release clause in his current deal. Along with the huge fee, United are set to offer him huge weekly wages of €415,000 per week before taxes which will make Neymar the highest paid player in the Premier League.

Also Read: 5 reasons why Manchester United is the perfect club for Neymar

Chelsea agree personal terms with AS Monaco star

MONACO - MARCH 15: Tiemoue Bakayoko of AS Monaco battles with Fernandinho of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg match between AS Monaco and Manchester City FC at Stade Louis II on March 15, 2017 in Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) — Bakayako has been stellar for the Gallic outfit this season

Tiemoue Bakayoko has agreed on a move to Chelsea in the summer with Tuttomercatoweb reporting that personal terms are agreed between the two parties. The fee that is suggested in the Italian publication's report is £35 million for the 22-year-old.

Bakayako has been instrumental in Monaco's rise in Europe this season with Chelsea eager for the youngster to partner Ngolo Kante next season.

Arsenal to rival Atletico Madrid for French striker

ROME, ITALY - MARCH 16: Alexandre Lacazette of Olympique Lyonnais in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between AS Roma and Olympique Lyonnais at Stadio Olimpico on March 16, 2017 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images ) — The Frenchman has scored 23 league goals for Lyon this term

With 23 goals to his name in Ligue 1 this season, Alexandre Lacazette is a most wanted man for many sides in the summer. Atletico Madrid are said to be frontrunners for the striker at the moment with the Colchoneros fearing that they would lose Antoine Griezmann to Manchester United.

According to Daily Star, Arsenal have entered the race to sign the Lyon hitman with the Gunners hoping Lacazette can fill the gap which is set to created by the departure of disgruntled talisman Alexis Sanchez.

Also Read: Why Manchester United should pursue Alexandre Lacazette and not Antoine Griezmann