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Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 6th April 2017

Robert Lewandowski has 24 goals to his name this season

Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest on Zlatan Ibrahimovic's replacement at Old Trafford and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on April 6, 2017.


Manchester United make Bayern Munich man their top summer priority

The Swede has yet decided to sign an extension with Manchester United as the man who has scored 27 goals this season is waiting to see all his options before committing for the Red Devils. Ibrahimovic has offers from the MLS and China which has made United worried.

Don Balon reports that Jose Mourinho's side have identified Robert Lewandowski as the man to replace Ibrahimovic if the Swede decides to move for greener pastures. The Polish striker is one of the best strikers in the world and will take a huge fee and a Champions League qualification to sign for Manchester United. 


Liverpool and Real Madrid to battle it out for Spanish defender

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 11:  Neymar JR. (L) of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Theo Hernandez (R) of Deportivo Alaves during the La Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on February 11, 2017 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.  (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
The 19-year-old has been impressive for Alaves

Theo Hernandez, the Atletico Madrid man has impressed on loan at Alaves which has alerted the likes of Liverpool and Real Madrid. The 19-year-old left back is considered as one of the players to look out for in the future and has a release clause of £20.5 million.

The Reds want to have an upgrade on Alberto Moreno while Real Madrid want a long term replacement for Marcelo. The Madrid clubs have a pact of not doing transfers with one another but that could change with the transfer of Hernandez. 


Pep Guardiola eyeing Tottenham Hotspurs' English backbone

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 18:  Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur (L) celebrates with Kyle Walker and Danny Rose as he scores their fourth goal and his second during the Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Britannia Stadium on April 18, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
The trio are being monitored by Manchester City

Manchester City are planning a major overhaul in the summer with Guardiola planning to spend over £150 million to get his inconsistent City squad back on track to challenge for the top honours. Manchester Evening News has reported that the blue half of Manchester wants to add some English flavour in their squad to fill in their home grown quota.

Spurs' Dele Alli, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose are the speculated targets for the Citizens with Guardiola keen to spend £100 million on the trio. 


James Rodriguez wants a move to Manchester United

LEGANES, MADRID - APRIL 05:  James Rodriguez of Real Madrid CF gestures during the La Liga match between CD Leganes and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on April 5, 2017 in Leganes, Spain.  (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Rodriguez has fallen out of favour at Real Madrid

Daily Star has reported that the Colombian attacker has decided his next club with the 25-year-old keen on a move to the Premier League. The likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have been reported to be interested in him but Rodriguez has made his mind to join Manchester United according to the English publication.

He is expected to be valued at around £60 million by Los Blancos.

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