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European Paper Talk: €700m buyout clause in Isco's new Real Madrid contract

Isco scored a sublime second for the Champions League winners

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.

Spain

Isco has agreed terms on a new contract at Real Madrid. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder will sign a five-year deal with a €700m (£634m) buyout clause. (AS)

Despite Liverpool's refusal to negotiate over Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona are still confident of bringing him to the Camp Nou this summer. (Mundo Deportivo)

Valencia want Gabriel Paulista to replace Ezequiel Garay, who is off to Spartak Moscow. Inter's Jeison Murillo had appeared to be top of manager Marcelino's shortlist, but he prefers the Arsenal centre-back, who he previously coached at Villarreal. (Superdeporte)

Barcelona are not concerned with the speculation surrounding Sergi Roberto, who has been linked with Manchester United and Chelsea. The 25-year-old, who has a €40m (£36m) buyout clause in his contract, is understood to want to stay and fight for his place at the Camp Nou. (Mundo Deportivo)

Sergi Roberto celebrates his winning goal with team-mate Samuel Umtiti

Real Madrid have not completely given up on Kylian Mbappe. They hope Monaco will refuse to sell to PSG. (AS)

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After selling Danilo to Manchester City, Real Madrid have set their sights on PSG right-back Thomas Meunier. The Belgian would rather be back-up to Dani Carvajal in the Spanish capital than to Dani Alves in Paris. (AS)

Arda Turan is likely to leave Barcelona this summer. Galatasaray are pushing for his signature, but are only willing to pay €10m (£9m) for the 30-year-old, way below the current asking price. (Mundo Deportivo)

France

Kylian Mbappe has chosen to sign for Paris Saint-Germain because he wants to play alongside Neymar. The 18-year-old Monaco forward has asked for an annual gross salary of €16.8m (£15.2m). (L'Equipe)

Barcelona should seal the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele within the coming hours. (L'Equipe)

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Arsenal midfielder Jeff Reine-Adelaide could return to France. The 19-year-old is a target for Nantes, with the Ligue 1 club looking to sign the former Lens teenager on loan. (L'Equipe)

Italy

Roma have not given up on Riyad Mahrez and will make another bid for the Leicester City winger. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Juventus are set to switch their attention from Emre Can to Kevin Strootman after Liverpool refused to consider the sale of the Germany international. Roma insist Juve will have to pay Strootman's €45m (£40m) buyout clause. (Tuttosport)

Roma's midfielder from Netherlands Kevin Strootman (L) celebrates after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match SS Lazio vs AS Roma on December 4

Former Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic has emerged as a target for Inter Milan. The Schalke defender had looked set to join Roma last month, but the deal collapsed at the 11th hour. (Tuttosport)

Portugal

West Ham transfer target William Carvalho looks set to leave Sporting Lisbon. Jorge Jesus has made it clear he is not part of his plans for this season. (Record)

William Carvalho of Portugal controls the ball during the UEFA Under-21 European Championship 2015 match against Italy in 2015

Germany

Wolfsburg midfielder Josuha Guilavogui is a Newcastle United target, but they face serious competition from Nice, who want to sign him ahead of their Champions League play-off against Napoli. (Bild)

Leeds United have made enquiries about Hamburg striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga. He is out of favour at his current club and could join the Championship side on a season-long loan. (Bild)

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Hibernian striker Brian Graham has signed for League Two club Cheltenham Town

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