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European paper talk: Andres Iniesta out in the cold at Barcelona?

Barcelona hope Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta will extend their contracts
Image: Could Andres Iniesta's time at Barcelona be coming to an end?

Our friends at Football Whispers round-up the latest transfer news from the European papers as reports suggest a German club have made an approach for Anthony Martial, while Andres Iniesta's future seems uncertain.

Spain

Out of contract in 2018, there are suggestions Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta won't renew his deal with the Blaugrana. Inter Milan are interested in the Spanish international and could try and make a move for the World Cup winner before the start of the season. (Don Balon)

Barcelona may be forced to wait until January to sign Brazilian midfielder Paulinho. His club, Guangzhou Evergrande, are holding firm and refuse to agree a deal. The Chinese Super League side are holding out for €40m as they don't want to lose the former Tottenham Hotspur player mid-season. (Mundo Deportivo)

Currently a free agent, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has not ruled out a return to Manchester United this season. But the Swedish forward reportedly wants to wait and see how Jose Mourinho's side start the campaign before deciding. (Don Balon)

Italy

Linked with a move to Valencia, the brother of Inter Milan's Geoffrey Kondogbia has revealed Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have enquired about his sibling's services. He also admitted the 24-year-old Frenchman is happy at Inter. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Geoffrey Kondogbia moved to Inter Milan following impressive displays for Monaco
Image: Geoffrey Kondogbia moved to Inter Milan following impressive displays for Monaco

Manchester United transfer target Nemanja Matic has been left out of Chelsea's pre-season tour to Asia in order to complete a move away from Stamford Bridge. The Serb's agent is set to meet with Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici regarding a move to Italy. (Tuttosport)

Keita Balde's future at Lazio looks to be in doubt. Taking part in pre-season training in Trestina, the Chelsea transfer target has accused the Serie A side of preventing him from playing. Meanwhile, the club suggest it was the winger who refused to come on for their friendly on Sunday. (Corriere dello Sport)

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Potential Manchester United signing Andrea Belotti has set his sights on a move to AC Milan this summer. The Torino forward, who had also been linked with Chelsea, will meet with the club's owner, Urbano Cairo, to tell him he wants to leave. (Corriere dello Sport)

Juventus have cancelled the proposed transfer for Czech forward Patrik Schick due to issues with his medical. Now Inter Milan have entered the chase for the forward but must negotiate a €30m deal with Sampdoria. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Germany

Wolfsburg have spoken to Manchester United about the possibility of landing French striker Anthony Martial on loan this summer. The German club believe they have a chance of taking the French forward who looks to be on the fringes of Mourinho's plans. (Kicker)

Anthony Martial looks for a way past Pablo Zabaleta during the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium
Image: Anthony Martial is being linked with a move to Germany

France

Tottenham Hotspur will be pipped at the post by Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Argentine defender Juan Foyth. Midfielder Javier Pastore spent Wednesday telling everyone at the club that the 19-year-old would be arriving in Paris. (L'Equipe)

Watford and Sunderland transfer target Max Gradel is keen to join Ligue 1 side Toulouse. The French side have already had a loan bid with an option to buy rejected. The former Saint-Etienne winger is wanted by Le Tefece manager Pascal Dupraz, so a second bid is expected. (L'Equipe)

Former PSG and Liverpool transfer target Thiago Maia is expected in Lille on Thursday, ready to complete a €14m move from Brazilian side Santos. (L'Equipe)

Aston Villa's Jordan Veretout failed to turn up for a medical at Saint-Etienne on Wednesday. This is due to last minute interest from Italian side Fiorentina. They have offered higher wages and the player is keen on joining La Viola. (L'Equipe)

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