Reports: Manchester United enter race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

What’s the story?

Manchester United are interested in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer and have already contacted striker’s agent regarding the transfer, according to L’Equipe. It is claimed that the 27-year-old will choose to move to Real Madrid, however, United have also approached his agent as they want to bring him to Old Trafford next season.

Aubameyang moved to Borussia Dortmund in 2013 from Saint-Etienne for €13 million. The Gabon international has scored 37 goals and assisted another five in 44 appearances for his club this season.

The 27-year-old has admitted that it is his dream to play for Real, revealing that he promised his late grandfather that he would play at Bernabeu someday.

Real Madrid announce squad for crunch Celta Vigo clash

MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid have gambled on the Spanish soccer association's appeals committee ruling in their favour by naming suspended defender Nacho in a 20-man squad for the crucial trip to Celta Vigo on Wednesday, hoping his ban will be overturned.

Nacho, who scored with a quick free kick in Real's 4-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday, was booked in the 80th minute for arguing with an opponent, earning a suspension for completing a cycle of five yellow cards.

The federation's competition committee upheld the yellow card on Tuesday, leaving Real to turn to the appeals committee as a last resort. A decision is expected later on Wednesday.

Real are locked on 87 points with champions and leaders Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings and can go three points clear at the top and close in on a first league title in five years if they win at Celta.

Defenders Pepe and Dani Carvajal are ruled out due to injury along with forwards James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale.

Daily transfer news and rumors roundup - 17th May 2017

Bale and James to United and Griezmann to Real Madrid?

Don Balon reports a sudden turnaround by Europe’s heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester United. According to the paper, United have their sights set on Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez with many sources reporting that a deal is in place for the Colombian already.

Bale has struggled with injuries this season for Real Madrid and United want to sign the Welshman to bolster their attack ahead of next season. Don Balon further states that Real Madrid will allow Bale to leave and replace him with Antoine Griezmann.

However, whether Atletico are prepared to sell Griezmann to their city rivals is still not known, especially after fending off interest from United. More on this development to come, watch this space. 

Antonio Conte to make six new signings.

According to the Independent, Antonio Conte is set to make six new signings to strengthen his Chelsea squad for Champions League and Premier League next season. Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata is his top priority along with PSG's Marco Verrati and Southampton’s Virgil Van Dijk.

Chelsea will also sign a few younger players with rumours of Conte scouting Italy, Germany and France for talented youngsters to add to his squad. Expect Chelsea to spend big ahead of next season as they look to challenge for the Champions League and retain the Premier League. 

Everton slap £50 million price tag on Ross Barkley.

Everton have set an asking price of £50 million for their wantaway midfielder Ross Barkley. With the player’s contract situation uncertain at the moment, it looks as though Barkley is waiting for a move to a bigger club. Arsenal and Tottenham are rumoured to be looking to sign Barkley and could submit bids for the England international.

The Daily Mail states that Barkley has been told by Everton that he must either sign a new deal or leave the club in the near future if he doesn’t want to stay. 

Manchester United to bring back Keane while Carrick could stay on.

Burnley’s Michael Keane could be on his way back to Old Trafford at the moment, according to the Daily Mail. United want to bring back their youth product who they sold to Burnley for £2 million just two years ago. The centre-back has impressed in the Premier League this season but could cost United £25 million if they choose to re-sign him.

While veteran Michael Carrick is set to be handed a one-year extension according to the BBC. Jose Mourinho reportedly wants Carrick to stick around for at least another season as he looks to rebuild his United squad. 

Barcelona transfer round-up: Marquinhos clear to sign for Manchester United, Neymar opens up about his future

Manchester United are the new favorites to sign PSG’s central defender Marquinhos as Barcelona have dropped out of the race to the Brazilian. According to Spanish newspaper Sport, PSG are ready to negotiate a deal for Marquinhos, who previously hinted at a long-term stay in Paris.

In a recent interview with Canal+, Marquinhos said: "My future? I will be here next season to win back the title, I will 100% be Parisian."