Real Madrid launch a €200 million bid for Kylian Mbappe, FC Barcelona want Marcos Alonso and more: Transfer round-up, April 27, 2018
Hello folks! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering its final quarter, top clubs are keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. After scorching through papers and sources from all over Europe, we have managed to find transfer stories that made headlines on April 27, 2018:
La Liga
Real Madrid to make a €200 million bid for Kylian Mbappe
According to Don Balon, Real Madrid are ready to test PSG's resolve by opening the bid for Kylian Mbappe at €200 million. After missing out on his signature last summer, Los Blancos are now looking to rectify their mistake.
With Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema set to be offloaded, Real Madrid do not worry about Mbappe's high valuation. Also, Florentino Perez has given his word to PSG owners that Real Madrid will back out of Neymar's pursuit if they acquire the Frenchman.
FC Barcelona worrying over Antoine Griezmann
The Catalans are growing restless over Antoine Griezmann's potential move to Barcelona. Sport understands that Griezmann has a number of offers on his table along with an extension deal from Atletico Madrid.
Barcelona fear that having a lot of options may make Griezmann postpone his future decision after the World Cup which will see his release clause shoot up to €140 million. Until July 1, he has a release clause of €100 million.