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European paper talk: The latest transfer stories from across the continent

By Thomas McIlroy, Football Whispers

Friday 17 February 2017 14:44, UK

Monaco's Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim waves prior to the French L1 football match between Monaco (ASM) and Lorient (FCL) on January 22, 2017 at the Lou
Image: Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim has been touted as a potential replacement for Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Despite the transfer window in Europe being shut in most countries, the foreign media is still speculating about the future of many in the football world.

Our friends at Football Whispers have looked at Europe's top media outlets to see what's making people on the continent talk today.

Italy

There is set to be a summer transfer battle over Inter defender Jeison Murillo. The Colombian is an Arsenal transfer target, but is also on Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid's shopping lists. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini thinks Juventus striker Paulo Dybala will become the next Lionel Messi, and is already worth €150m. (Tuttosport)

Paulo Dybala of Juventus FC celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the TIM Cup match between Juventus FC and AC Milan
Image: Paulo Dybala can become the next Lionel Messi, according to Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini

Former Roma and Napoli manager Zdenek Zeman will take over at Serie A side Pescara today, signing a new contract until 2018. (Corriere dello Sport)

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Portugal

Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim is on the list of candidates to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. The other options are Juventus' Max Allegri, Dortmund's Thomas Tuchel and Bayer Leverkusen's Roger Schmidt. (Record)

Manchester City want Benfica goalkeeper Ederson, but the Portuguese club aren't willing to let him go for less than €40m. (O Jogo)

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Germany

Wolfsburg sporting director, Olaf Rebbe, has played down speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City or Tottenham, insisting he is happy at the German club. (Bild)

Swansea and West Brom are interested in Hoffenheim striker Sandro Wagner. The 29-year-old has scored 10 Bundesliga goals this season. (Bild)

Spain

Palmeiras defender Yerry Mina will join Barcelona next January. (Mundo Deportivo)

Colombia's defender Yerry Mina (L) and Chile's midfielder Charles Aranguiz vie for the ball during their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers football match in B
Image: Colombia defender Yerry Mina (left) has reportedly agreed a deal to join Barcelona in the summer

Malaga defender Roberto Rosals and Deportivo's Juanfran are the two names on Barcelona technical director Robert Fernandez's shortlist to replace the injured Aleix Vidal. (AS)

France

Lille interim boss Franck Passi says he knows nothing about whether former Athletic Bilbao and Napoli manager Marcelo Bielsa will take over at the Ligue 1 club in the summer. (RMC Sport)

Image: Could Marcelo Biesla be on his way to Lille?

Marseille could be set to sign a major deal with Under Armour to make them their shirt manufacturer. (RMC Sport)

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