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European Paper Talk: Zinedine Zidane convinces Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid

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It's the calm before the storm. The summer transfer window is open and teams are already making moves.

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media for the latest news and transfer rumours.

FRANCE

Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe looks set to join Real Madrid after another conversation with manager Zinedine Zidane. It had appeared as though the 18-year-old had decided to stay in Monaco for another season after initially feeling he wouldn't get the required playing time in the Spanish capital. But Zidane's persistence over the phone may have been enough to convince the world's most in-demand teenager to join him. (L'Equipe)

Roberto Mancini, the new coach of the Zenit Saint Petersburg, wants to recruit Lorenzo Callegari. The 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder wants first-team exposure and knows his options in the French capital are limited. (L'Equipe)

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Borussia Dortmund's versatile left-back Raphael Guerreiro. The 23-year-old Portuguese international joined the Bundesliga club from Lorient in the summer of 2016 for a rumoured fee of £12million. (Le Parisien)

Lyon's president says Arsenal will have to improve their bid to €65m (£57m) if they want to sign 26-year-old forward Alexandre Lacazette. But talks between the Gunners and the French striker are progressing at a speedy rate. (L'Equipe)

Alexandre Lacazette in action during the Europa League round of 16 against Roma on March 9

SPAIN

Neymar wants Barcelona to sign his compatriot Lucas Lima. The midfielder has been linked with a January switch to the Nou Camp and the striker talked about the prospect of linking up with his friend in a recent interview.

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"I've been trying to help and do what I can so that he can join us," Neymar said. "He's a player who I have a great admiration for - I like him a lot and he's also a good friend. I hope it all goes through without problems.

"If he joins Barcelona he will be welcomed with open arms. I am sure he will bring a lot of joy to the team if he ends up with us." (Marca)

Real Madrid striker Mariano Diaz is getting closer to a switch to Ligue 1 side Lyon, with negotiations underway between the two clubs. A fee is yet to be finalised but it is believed the La Liga side wants €10m (£8.7m) for Mariano. (Marca)

Barcelona are keen to sign Saul Niguez if they can't land Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain. (AS)

Atletico Madrid's midfielder Saul Niguez celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg football match between

Real Betis have launched an audacious attempt to sign Marcos Llorente from Real Madrid on loan for the 2017/18 season. It was thought that Llorente would form part of Zinedine Zidane's squad, providing cover for Casemiro, but the 22-year-old wants regular first-team football. (AS)

GERMANY

Champions League new-boys Hoffenheim are interested in signing Dennis Aogo. The Schalke left-back is out of contract in July, meaning Julian Nagelsmann's side could bring the versatile 30-year-old in on a free transfer. (SportsBild)

ITALY

Juventus are planning for life after Chelsea target Leonardo Bonucci and have lined up Paris Saint-Germain centre-back Marquinhos. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Reported Arsenal target Kostas Manolas is close to joining Roberto Mancini at Zenit St Petersburg side. He could be closely followed by Roma teammate Leandro Paredes. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Juventus and Inter are set to do battle in the transfer market for the second time during this window. Both are vying for the signature of Federico Bernardeschi and now the two Serie A giants are going to battle over Valencia right-back Joao Cancelo. The Italians are trying to identify a long-term full-back solution, with Inter failing to replace Maicon and Dani Alves expected to leave Juve imminently. (Calciomercato)

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