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European Paper Talk: Manchester United in for PSG's Blaise Matuidi

Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Blaise Matuidi celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and
Image: Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Blaise Matuidi is a Manchester United target, according to reports in France

Who's making headlines across Europe? We take a look at the major transfer stories on the continent…

Some of Europe's biggest clubs are already lining up some big moves to strengthen their squads for the next campaign, according to the back pages.

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

France

Blaise Matuidi will be allowed to leave PSG in the summer for €10-15m (£8.3-£12m). He has offers from England and Spain, with Manchester United at the front of the queue for his signature. (Le Parisien)

PSG striker Edinson Cavani will sign a contract extension until 2020. (L'Equipe)

Edinson Cavani celebrates
Image: Edinson Cavani is reportedly set to extend his stay in Paris

Spain

Tottenham want Valencia youngster Rafa Mir. Spurs scouts think the 19-year-old forward could be perfect for the Premier League and want to bring him in this summer before sending him out on loan. (Super Deporte)

Mauricio Pochettino looks on from the sideline at White Hart Lane
Image: Could Mauricio Pochettino raid Valencia this summer?

Joao Cancelo will leave Valencia in the summer. The right back has been subject of Barcelona transfer rumours and Los Che are worried he could leave on the cheap due to his recent poor performances. (Super Deporte)

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Diego Lopez admits Chelsea made a bid for him last year. But the Espanyol goalkeeper, who is on loan from AC Milan, doesn't know if they'll come back in for him this summer. (Marca)

Barcelona hope Atletico Madrid defender Theo Hernandez, who's currently on loan at Alaves, will choose them over Real Madrid. They believe he may opt for the Catalan club to follow fellow Frenchman Eric Abidal. (Mundo Deportivo)

Italy

Roma sporting director Monchi will make Manchester City winger Jesus Navas his first signing. (Corriere dello Sport)

Jesus Navas and Nathan Redmond battle for the ball at St Mary's
Image: Could Manchester City's Jesus Navas be on the move?

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio met super-agent Jorge Mendes last night to discuss a move for Monaco's Fabinho and Real Madrid's James Rodriguez. (Corriere dello Sport)

More than 100 children from across Italy have sent Chelsea and Arsenal transfer target Andrea Belotti video messages, photographs and letters begging him not to leave Torino. (Tuttosport)

Germany

Bayern Munich are likely to overhaul their squad after their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. Marco Verratti is likely to be a top target with Carlo Ancelotti a fan from his days at Paris Saint-Germain. (Bild)

Marco Verratti in action during the Group A, Champions League, Group A match between Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and Basel
Image: Carlo Ancelotti wants Marco Verratti at Bayern, according to Bild

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sebastian Rode is set to leave the Westfalenstadion less than 12 months after joining. He's a transfer target for Cologne. (Sport Bild)

Portugal

Benfica are watching Barcelona B forward Jordi Mboula. (Record)

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