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European paper talk: Barcelona plotting summer raid on Chelsea's squad

Thursday 9 March 2017 13:14, UK

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 05: Marcos Alonso of Chelsea celebrates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Everton at Stamford Bridge on Novem
Image: Marcos Alonso is one of three players Barcelona are scouting, according to reports in Spain

Our friends at Football Whispers cast their eye over the European newspapers to bring you the latest stories from around the continent.

Football Whispers uncovers all of the emerging transfer rumours from the continent's media outlets.

Spain

Barcelona are scouting Chelsea trio Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso and Nemanja Matic, while they continue to be interested in bringing former youth product Hector Bellerin back to the Nou Camp. (Marca)

Former Tottenham star Gareth Bale has urged Real Madrid to sign Dele Alli. The Welshman sees the 20-year-old as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. (Don Balon)

Meanwhile, the president of the European champions, Florentino Perez, is considering bringing Sevilla's sporting director Monchi to the club this summer. (Marca)

Juventus have opened negotiations with Athletic Bilbao over their 22-year-old striker Inaki Williams. The Spaniard is a summer transfer target for Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. (Deia)

Inter Milan have slapped a €40m price tag on Manchester City target Jeison Murillo. The Colombian's impressive displays at the heart of Inter's defence this season have caught the eye of Pep Guardiola, who will be looking to strengthen his own defensive line this summer. (Mundo Deportivo)

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Italy

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has used the reported interest from Arsenal to issue a set of demands to the Serie A club's board, including a £4.3m salary and more control over the first team. (Il Tempo)

Meanwhile, Juve's star forward Paulo Dybala has become frustrated at how long negotiations are taking regarding a new contract, while the Argentine is also 'disgusted' with some of Allegri's recent decisions. (Tuttosport)

Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala netted twice from the penalty spot
Image: Juventus' forward Paulo Dybala is 'frustrated' over negotiations on his new contract

Sami Khedira is another Juventus player whose future is in doubt, with the 29-year-old German international thought to be considering offers from the MLS. (Calciomercato)

Roma's Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan, a player long-admired by Chelsea and Inter Milan, refused to rule out a move when asked about his future. (Sky Italia, via Calciomercato)

Manchester United target Stefan de Vrij looks set to join Inter Milan this summer. The Nerazzurri are understood to have a verbal agreement in place for the Lazio defender. (Corriere dello Sport)

Inter also look to be leading the race to sign Fiorentina's Federico Bernardeschi. The 23-year-old winger, a target for Chelsea and Juventus, will move for €40m in the summer, according to the sports editor of Il Messaggero. (Lady Radio, via Calciomercato)

The agent of Kalidou Koulibaly, a player linked with Chelsea, claimed that "with a president like this who has a lot to say, it is difficult for us to affirm 100 per cent that he will be staying at Napoli next season". (TMW, via Calciomercato)

The wife of Leonardo Bonucci has revealed that the Juventus defender was contacted by Pep Guardiola last summer over a potential move to Manchester City. (Tuttosport)

Leonardo Bonucci, Juventus
Image: Leonardo Bonucci has been linked with Manchester City

France

Long-term Real Madrid target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will try to force through a move away from the Westfalenstadion this summer. Both Los Blancos and Manchester United are keen on a move for the Borussia Dortmund striker. (L'Equipe)

Paris Saint-Germain are the latest top European club to be linked with Real Madrid's Spanish midfielder Isco. Manager Unai Emery has reportedly asked the French champions' hierarchy to sign the 24-year-old. (L'Equipe)

PSG rejected a €60m offer from Chelsea for Brazilian defender Marquinhos last summer, while Barcelona and Manchester United also made unsuccessful bids. (Le10Sport)

If Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City or Arsenal want to sign Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko they will have to part with £52m. (France Football)

Marco Verratti 'would love to spend the rest of his career in Paris', according to the midfielder's brother. The 25-year-old has been the subject of interest from a number of clubs. (L'Equipe)

Arsenal's Nigerian striker Alex Iwobi (R) breaks past Paris Saint-Germain's Italian midfielder Marco Verratti (L) during the UEFA Champions League group A
Image: Marco Verratti (L) is ready to spend the rest of his career at PSG, according to reports

Germany

Marco Reus, a target of Chelsea and Arsenal, is happy at Borussia Dortmund.

"I was born in Dortmund and I love to play here," the 27-year-old German international said. (Sport Bild)

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