European Paper Talk: Kylian Mbappe decides to join Paris Saint-Germain
Wednesday 9 August 2017 10:39, UK
The summer transfer window is in full flow and clubs across Europe are making moves as they look to piece together the squad they need for the 2017/18 season.
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media for the latest news and transfer rumours.
France
Monaco's Kylian Mbappe has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his next destination. He has been convinced by the capital club's project and wants to play alongside Neymar. (Telefoot)
Julian Draxler will not leave PSG after Neymar's arrival, and sees himself as competing with Javier Pastore for his place in the team. The situation would not change if Mbappe arrives, although it would likely signal the end of Angel Di Maria's time in Paris. (L'Equipe)
Italy
Emre Can is Juventus' primary midfield transfer target this summer. The Germany international has overtaken Steven N'Zonzi and Blaise Matuidi in terms of viable options and Juve have made a bid of €25m (£22m). That is below Liverpool's asking price, though, with the Merseysiders willing to sell for €30m (£27m). (Corriere dello Sport)
Juventus have bid €30m (£27m) for former Manchester United target Kevin Strootman, but Roma are demanding €45m (£40m) for the midfielder. (Tuttosport)
Middlesbrough midfielder Marten de Roon is closing in on a return to Atalanta after Boro's relegation. The 26-year-old arrived at the Riverside Stadium from the Italian side last summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Spain
Real Madrid midfielder Isco is set to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu. (Marca)
Although Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho wants to leave Liverpool, he is unlikely to hand in a transfer request. That's because he doesn't want to upset the Reds after the good moments he's enjoyed at Anfield. (Mundo Deportivo)
Antonio Conte has told Chelsea's board he wants to bring Sergi Roberto to Stamford Bridge. Conte sees the Barcelona midfielder as the perfect replacement for Nemanja Matic, who has left for Manchester United. (Sport)
Barcelona's pursuit of Real Sociedad defender Inigo Martinez looks to have cooled. The Catalan club aren't willing to pay his €32m (£29m) buyout clause, with his current side unwilling to sell for anything less. (Marca)
Germany
Despite meeting with Borussia Dortmund representatives yesterday, Barcelona are yet to make an official offer for Ousmane Dembele. When they do, though, the German side won't sell for less than €150m (£135m). Ideally, they would not let him go, but they believe that is a fair price for a player who wants to leave. (Sport Bild)
RB Leipzig believe their transfer window is shut for the summer. They are confident of keeping Naby Keita, who has been subject of Liverpool transfer talk. (Bild)
Portugal
Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches, who is subject of Juventus and AC Milan transfer rumours, will be sold if a club offers €50m (£45m). (Record)
Sporting Lisbon captain Adrien Silva, who had been linked with Tottenham earlier this year, has pledged to give his all to his current side while he's wearing their shirt, but that doesn't mean he is entirely convinced by staying at the club this summer. (Record)