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European paper talk: Barcelona to target Antoine Griezmann if Neymar leaves

Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring during the Spanish league football match Club Atletico de Madrid vs Sevilla FC
Image: Barcelona could target Atletico's Antoine Griezmann if Neymar leaves the Nou Camp

Our friends at Football Whispers round up the latest transfer news from the European papers as rumours of Neymar leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain continue to circulate.

SPAIN

Paris Saint-Germain target Neymar has reportedly told his Barcelona team-mates that he will leave for the French giants this summer. It is said that he will not return to Catalonia following their friendly with Real Madrid and will instead sign a contract with PSG. (Mundo Deportivo)

Should Neymar leave for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona will target Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann to replace him on the left of their front three. The Frenchman, who scored 26 goals in all competitions last season, would come at a cost of €100m (£89m). (Marca)

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Juventus frontman Paulo Dybala is another target for Barcelona should Neymar go. The Argentine has been in superb form for the Italian champions over the last two seasons and has drawn comparisons with Lionel Messi. (Diario Sport)

Former Manchester City winger Jesus Navas is reportedly on the verge of a return to Sevilla, the club whose youth academy he came through. When asked about the potential move the player simply said: "We have to wait." (Marca)

ITALY

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Paris Saint-Germain are interested in versatile Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario and are willing to offer right-back Serge Aurier as part of a player-plus-cash deal - also involving a €30m (£27m) fee. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Portugal's midfielder Joao Mario (C) vies with Wales' defender Chris Gunter (R) during the Euro 2016 semi-final football match between Portugal and Wales a
Image: Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario could be on his way to PSG

Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is a target for Roma as they look to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure for Liverpool. However, the Giallorossi are also considering a move for Juventus' Juan Cuadrado. The Colombian could find regular football to be difficult following the Italian champions' signings of Douglas Costa and Federico Bernardeschi. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

FRANCE

Nice, who surprised everyone to finish third in Ligue 1 last season, are mulling over a move for experienced Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder. Having enjoyed success bringing in Mario Balotelli on a free transfer last summer, the French club could make a similar move for the former Real Madrid and Inter Milan midfielder. (L'Equipe)

Saint-Etienne are said to have reached an agreement with Italian Serie B side Empoli over the transfer of Assane Diousse. A fee of €5 (£4.5m) has been set between the clubs for the talented 19-year-old defensive midfielder. (L'Equipe)

GERMANY

Bayern Munich target Leon Goretzka has denied that there is an agreement in place that will see him join the German champions in 2018. Speaking at a training camp in Austria, the Schalke man stated: "I have no agreement [with Bayern], that's utter nonsense." (Bild)

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