Real Madrid eyeing major overhaul worth €250 million, Manchester City want Chelsea superstar and more: Transfer round-up, May 18, 2018
Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering its final month, 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 May 18, 2018:
#1 La Liga
Real Madrid to sign four defensive players worth €250 million
Though the current focus is on Real Madrid's pursuit of Neymar and Mohamed Salah, it is believed that the Bernabeu side are also planning a major overhaul in defence. Don Balon has claimed that Florentino Perez has sanctioned €250 million for four defensive players this summer.
The list includes David De Gea, Samuel Umtiti, Alvaro Odriozola and Marcos Alonso. De Gea is valued at €100 million, Umtiti at €60 million, Odriozola at €40 million and Alonso at €50 million.
Ayoze Perez linked with Real Betis
According to the Sun, Real Betis have made Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez as their top summer target. The Magpies are keen on holding onto their star man who has scored 35 goals in 100 appearances for them.