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European Paper Talk: Real Madrid 'want Eden Hazard' with Alvaro Morata as makeweight

STRATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 06:  Eden Hazard of Chelsea celebrates after he scores his side first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham Unit
Image: Could Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata be swapping clubs this summer?

Our friends over at Football Whispers have scoured the continent's top media outlets to bring you all of the emerging transfer stories.

Spain

Eden Hazard continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid, with the European champions thought to be willing to offer a player-plus-cash deal for Chelsea's star man. Antonio Conte is thought to be interested in Real's Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, while Isco and James Rodriguez are also potential makeweights. (Mundo Deportivo)

Real Madrid's forward, Alvaro Morata (L), celebrates after scoring the winner against Villarreal
Image: Morata is out of favour at Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid are considering a summer swoop for Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette - but only if their transfer ban is lifted. The Lyon striker has scored 22 goals in Ligue 1 so far this season, five behind Edinson Cavani. (Marca)

Spanish giants Barcelona have held secret talks with the representatives of Andrea Belotti. Torino's 23-year-old striker has scored 22 goals in Serie A so far this term, attracting the interest of a number of Europe's top clubs, but the La Liga side are now leading the race for his signature. (Don Balon)

Another Serie A forward to be interested Spain's top league is Paulo Dybala, with Real Madrid considering offering Isco and Mateo Kovacic to Juventus in a bid to lure the 23-year-old to the Bernabeu. (Diario Gol)

Lionel Messi's protracted contract negotiations are set to come to an end, with both parties close to agreeing a €40million per season deal. (Mundo Deportivo)

Meanwhile, talks over a new deal for Andres Iniesta has been put on hold, though the Catalan club insist it is only to ensure they are able to maintain focus on the remainder of the season. (Mundo Deportivo)

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Andres Iniesta says he wants to finish his career at Barcelona
Image: Andres Iniesta's future at Barcelona is unclear

Manchester City could be set for a surprise summer move for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente. The former Juventus frontman has scored 11 times this season. (Don Balon)

Italy

Marco Verratti, a transfer target of Juventus and Inter Milan, could be forced out of the French capital if the player continues to receive negative press, according to his agent. (Calciomercato)

The future of young Lazio striker Balde Keita is also uncertain, with the Milan and Juventus target missing most of last week's training due to an injury to his foot picked up when celebrating his birthday in Barcelona. (Calciomercato)

Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Sassuolo's young striker Domenico Berardi. The La Liga side scouted the 22-year-old, who is also a target for Inter, Chelsea and Juventus, yesterday. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Berardi vorrebbe restare ancora un anno al Sassuolo (Getty)
Image: Atletico Madrid have reportedly joined the race to sign Domenico Berardi

Gregorz Krychowiak, acquired for €26million by Paris Saint-Germain last summer, is wanted by Inter Milan. The 27-year-old has made just seven league starts for the French champions, with the Nerazzurri thought to be closely monitoring his situation. Krychowiak was also recently linked with Arsenal and Manchester City. (Tuttosport)

Germany

Bayern Munich are keen on bringing Granit Xhaka back to the Bundesliga following a disappointing first season with Arsenal. "Bavaria certainly has Xhaka on the radar," said former Bayern boss Ottmar Hitzfeld. "Xhaka is always a topic of conversation for current top clubs and his development is not yet completed." (Bild)

Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil has claimed that his future at the Emirates does not depend on whether or not Arsene Wenger continues as manager next season. (Bild)

RB Leipzig's sporting director Ralf Rangnick is confident the club will hold onto Naby Keita, despite interest from a number of European clubs. "I think that he will be playing for us next season," said Rangnick. The 22-year-old central midfielder has been interesting Bayern Munich and Liverpool. (Sport Bild)

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