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European Paper Talk: Man Utd keen on Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane

Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane claps at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match Real Madrid CF vs SSC Napol
Image: Manchester United are thought to be keen on Real madrid defender Raphael Varane

As the action on the pitch draws to a close, the transfer talk ahead of the summer is seriously hotting up.

Our friends over at Football Whispers have scoured the European media to bring you all of the latest gossip from the continent.

Spain

Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing 24-year-old defender Raphael Varane to Old Trafford and has held talks with the player. (Don Balon)

Real Madrid star James Rodriguez is desperate for a move away from the Bernabeu this summer to secure regular first-team football, and has a verbal agreement with his agent Jorge Mendes to make sure a transfer to Manchester United goes through. (Diario Gol)

Representatives from Barcelona have flown to London to secure the signing of Hector Bellerin from Arsenal. The 22-year-old started his career in the Blaugrana's youth set-up. (Diario Gol)

Hector Bellerin appluds fans after the 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace
Image: Hector Bellerin has reportedly attracted the interest of Barcelona

However, the La Liga giants could be put off the move by the Gunners' £34m asking price. (Marca)

RB Leipzig's 21-year-old forward Timo Werner, a target of a number of top European clubs, is attracting interest from Real Madrid. The Germany international has already scored 17 goals in the Bundesliga this season. (OK Diario)

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Italy

AC Milan are set to offer 18-year-old goalkeeping sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma the team captaincy to ward off interest from Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus. (La Repubblica)

Meanwhile, Milan are hoping to beat Tottenham to the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic. The Croatian has struggled for playing time under Zinedine Zidane and would cost in the region of €30m. (Calciomercato)

Wojciech Szczesny hopes Wenger will stay with Arsenal.
Image: Napoli have entered the race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny

Napoli have entered the race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Polish keeper is currently on loan with Serie A rivals Roma but the two clubs have yet to agree a permanent move for the 27-year-old. (Il Mattino)

Everton's on loan winger Gerard Deulofeu has impressed for AC Milan since his move in January, with his performances attracting the attention of former club Barcelona, who are considering activating their €12m buy-back clause. However, Milan are keen to sign the 23-year-old on a permanent deal this summer. (Calciomercato)

France

Monaco's French forward Kylian Mbappe Lottin celebrate scoring during the UEFA Champions League 1st leg quarter-final football match BVB Borussia Dortmund
Image: Only four clubs in the world can afford Kylian Mbappe, according to his agent Pascal Boisseau

According to his agent Pascal Boisseau, there are only four clubs in the world that can afford Monaco's 18-year-old star striker Kylian Mbappe: Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. (L'Equipe)

Germany

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Freiburg's midfielder Maximilian Philipp. The 23-year-old, who can play on the left or the right, has scored eight and assisted two in the Bundesliga so far this season, and is valued at around €7m. (Badische Zeitung)

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