European Paper Talk: Real Madrid and PSG battle for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala
Saturday 17 March 2018 12:14, UK
The January transfer window didn't close that long ago but Europe's biggest clubs are already plotting their summer moves with a World Cup to negotiate around.
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the European media to round-up the latest transfer news.
Italy
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested in Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. The Argentine forward is viewed as a Neymar alternative for both clubs. Furthermore, Juventus aren't against selling the 24-year-old and have already lined up Isco as a replacement. (Calciomercato)
In their search for a new manager, Paris Saint-Germain have turned their attention to Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri. Unai Emery looks set to leave the Parc des Princes at the end of the season and Luis Enrique was the favourite, but the former Barcelona boss could be heading to the Premier League. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Tottenham target Han Kwang-song still has his heart set on a move to Juventus despite the Serie A leaders failing to keep their promises during the January transfer window. It was reported that Cagliari cut Han's loan at Perugia short because he was being lined up to be sold, but a move never materialised. Juventus are still keen but Han's impressive performances alongside Leonardo Pavoletti has seen his price swell, much to the annoyance of Giuseppe Marotta, the general manager in Turin. (Calciomercato)
AC Milan want to extend Gennaro Gattuso's contract at the San Siro after the former midfielder impressed since taking charge. The offer on the table is up until 2020 and he's expected to put pen to paper before the season comes to an end. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Spain
Liverpool target Alisson has revealed he is proud to be linked with a move to Real Madrid. Reports suggest Florentino Perez is keen on the Brazilian goalkeeper after being told David de Gea wouldn't be leaving Old Trafford. Speaking to Globoesporte, Alisson spoke about the confidence the links gave him: "People get satisfaction from having recognition. I feel very happy to have that recognition. It means that I am doing my job well, that they are watching me. Even more so when one hears about Real Madrid." (Marca)
Atletico Madrid are looking to raid Villarreal, again. Following on from the success of Diego Godin and Diego Forlan, who both made the switch from Villarreal to the Spanish capital, Diego Simeone wants to add Samu Castillejo to his squad following on from the departures of Nicolas Gaitan and Yannick Carrasco. (AS)
Germany
Bayern Munich believe Malcom is the perfect replacement for both Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. The 21-year-old Bordeaux winger has caught the eye of Hasan Salihamidzic, a leading scout for the Bavarian club, and a deal is in the works for a summer move. (SportBild)
France
In his search for a new goalkeeper, Antero Henrique, the sporting director at Paris Saint-Germain, has checked on the availability of Juventus shot-stopper Wojciech Szczesny in addition to Gianluigi Donnarumma, Thibaut Courtois and Alisson. (L'Equipe)
