Arsenal also have also made it clear that they would be at the front of the queue for N'Golo Kante amid reports of a # 20m
release clause in his contract with new Premier League champions Leicester City.
In turn, it could be seen as a crucial factor in persuading him that he could easily acclimatise to life in China with his friends around him, although Mundo Deportivo add that he does have a $ 700m
release clause in his contract which would be an entirely separate problem.
Liverpool are also keen on landing Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo, with the Merseysiders prepared to meet the player's # 20.4
m release clause in his contract at the Mestalla.
Reus has a #
20m release clause in his contract, while City boss Manuel Pellegrini is prepared to offer the 25 - year - old a deal worth around # 200,000 - a-week to convince him to make the move to the Etihad Stadium.
Gaitan is reported to have a # 36m
release clause in his contract in Portugal and, for a long time, that has been an asking price that Benfica have been unwilling to budge on — but that looks set to change as Jorge Jesus» side look to secure some extra funding to avert a potential cash crisis at last season's Europa League finalists.
It's added that Griezmann has an #
85m release clause in his contract, but United are prepared to pay it and hope that Paul Pogba's close relationship with his compatriot will help seal the deal.
The teenage centre back put together three consecutive fine performances for Uruguay at the 2014 FIFA World Cup as he replaced captain Diego Lugano, making the # 19.2 million
release clause in his contract possible something of a bargain.
Still, it is said that if Falcao makes a 15th league appearance at the KC Stadium it could automatically see United trigger the #
43m release clause in his contract with Monaco, something Louis van Gaal will presumably be looking to avoid.
He has been known to chip in with a few spectacular goals and has scored 12 times in his two full seasons at the San Siro and was a target for Chelsea and Juventus last summer but Milan refused to negotiate and gave the Croatian a much improved contract until 2021, so he will certainly not come cheaply if Arsenal follow through with a bid, with the Metro reporting today that he has a #
43million release clause in his contract.
According to The Sun, it comes down to three defensive targets in Southampton's Virgil van Dijk who was valued at # 70m by the Saints this past summer, Jonny Evans who was handed a # 30m price - tag by West Bromwich Albion and Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez, who has a #
29m release clause in his contract, all as per the report.
As noted in the report by ESPN though, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has recently insisted that they have no desire to sell Paulinho, with the Brazilian ace having a $
40m release clause in his contract which could complicate matters for Barca.
At 23, Carvalho is five years younger than Vidal, and although he has a #
37m release clause in his contract, he could be a much better investment in the long run, especially if he can bring his form from Sporting Club over to the Premiership.
And he may now get his wish after Sevilla completed the signing of Bacca, who has agreed a five - year contract with Sevilla and has a 30million
euros release clause in his contract.
Former Ligue 1 champions PSG are also eager on a deal for Atletico «keeper Jan Oblak as reported by the Daily Record, who has a #
90M release clause in his contract with la Rojiblancos, with the player reportedly unwilling to leave club until January due to Atleti's ongoing transfer ban.
Hoilett has a #
7m release clause in his contract and QPR would have accepted less, but no offers were made and both his form and market value have since deteriorated,
Mourinho had set his sights on signing long - target Griezmann from Atletico Madrid and United were ready to trigger the #
87m release clause in his contract to bring the France international to Old Trafford.
The Belgian shot - stopper is keen to see the Reds bring in his fellow countryman, who has a # 32.5
m release clause in his contract and who is known to be attracting interest from several top clubs.
Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Marco Reus looks set to be one of the players who will dominate headlines over the next two transfer windows, with a # 19.7 million
release clause in his contract at Signal Iduna Park set to become active.
However, the problem comes with Griezmann, who is said to have a $ 100m
release clause in his contract with Atletico Madrid, as per the report, with Messi not in favour of the raid for the Frenchman as it would seemingly cast doubt over Luis Suarez's position in the line - up.
As per the report, the Frenchman has an #
85m release clause in his contract, and so whether City choose to put just money on the table or add Aguero to a deal, they'll have to find a way to meet their demands.
The marquee signing is Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, who is said to have an #
86m release clause in his contract and so would undoubtedly take up the bulk of that transfer kitty.
N'Zonzi has a # 36.5
Million release clause in his contract, although with the player and his representatives made their intentions to leave the club clear, it is claimed that the Spanish side would be willing to accept part of that fee in future bonuses.
Whether that means Wenger is trying to get Paulista for less than this remains to be seen but Wenger admitted that he did have
a release clause in his contract of 20 million euros so he is clearly trying to pay less or there would be no need for talks.
Arsenal reportedly had their initial $ 18 million bid rejected, with Valencia reportedly suggesting only the $ 50 million
release clause in his contract would be enough.
However, as noted by Calciomercato, via the paper edition of Tuttosport, the Spaniard has a $ 40m
release clause in his contract and is said to be keen on a move to Napoli.
Alan Pardew has warned that Newcastle will sell striker Demba Ba, who has been linked with Arsenal, QPR and Paris Saint - Germain, unless they can get rid of
the release clause in his contract.
However, it appears as though Milan still fear the possible threat of him leaving as Calciomercato note that Europe's elite, namely Paris Saint - Germain and Real Madrid, could yet meet the $ 70m
release clause in his contract and it's unpredictable as to what his agent Mino Raiola would do in that event.