On July 1st the official player transfer window opened - the most famous European clubs start forming their squads for the 2018-19 season. "EuroFootball.com" continues its traditional column and until the end of the transfer window presents the most interesting daily news about possible player transfers or already completed deals. The English media reports that London's "Chelsea" is not willing to sell Eden Hazard for any amount of money, although the player himself stated in an interview that he would like to join Real Madrid. According to "The Telegraph", the "Blues" have set a value for the Belgian higher than 250 million euros. *** The same London "Chelsea" is eyeing Roma's Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Serbian, also on Real Madrid's radar, is valued at around 80 million pounds. ("Corriede dello Sport") *** "Barcelona" will not give up and will continue to try to reach an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the arrival of Adrien Rabiot in the Catalan capital. ("Mundo Deportivo") *** The Catalans are also in talks with Ajax for promising midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Ernesto Valverde's priority this summer is to strengthen the defense, especially after the departures of Andres Iniesta and Paulinho. ("Sport") *** Borussia Dortmund is interested in acquiring Mario Mandzukic, who may be forced to leave after Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at Juventus. ("Bild") *** Kylian Mbappe immediately after the World Cup final confirmed that he will stay with Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid has also shown interest. *** If Alisson leaves the Italian capital this summer, Roma promises to contact Milan and discuss a possible deal for Gianluigi Donnarumma. ("Goal.com") *** Atletico Madrid and Liverpool are interested in the Croatian national team defender Domagoj Vida. He is valued at 35 million euros. ("Fanatik") *** Diego Simeone's Atletico is close to reaching an agreement with Milan for the acquisition of Nikola Kalinic, which would cost about 20 million euros. ("Tuttosport") *** James Rodriguez will not return to Real Madrid - Bayern Munich has no intention of giving up the player and believes that Jorge Mendes is trying to secure a higher salary for his client. ("Bild") *** Fulham has joined the race with Inter Milan for the promising Bordeaux winger Malcom. ("The Sun") *** Luke Shaw will stay at Manchester United this season, but if his playing time does not change, he will leave the club at the end of the next season. (ESPN) *** Liverpool is looking for more accessible goalkeepers and their attention has been drawn to Barcelona's backup goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen. ("Mundo Deportivo") *** OFFICIAL: West Ham signed a contract with 26-year-old center-back Fabian Balbuena. He played in Brazil until this summer, in the ranks of "Corinthians."
