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European paper talk: Bayern Munich target Alexis Sanchez and Kyle Walker

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 6: of Arsenal during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at W
Image: Alexis Sanchez (left) and Kye Walker (right) are both reported targets for Bayern Munich

As the end of the season draws nearer and near, some of Europe’s biggest clubs are already lining up some big moves to strengthen their squads for the next campaign.

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

Germany

Bayern Munich want Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez and Tottenham Hotspur's Kyle Walker in the summer. Representatives from the Bavarian club were at Wembley this weekend to watch the pair in the FA Cup semi-finals. (Kicker)

Italy

Chelsea are set to offer €65m (£55m) for Manchester United transfer target Ivan Perisic. United are prepared to offer €60m (£50m) for the Inter winger, but Antonio Conte's side are prepared to gazump them. (Corriere della Sera)

Ivan Perisic of FC Internazionale Milano gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AS Roma
Image: Chelsea will reportedly offer £55m for Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic

Chelsea are making a last-ditch attempt to sign Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, despite a reported €28m agreement with Roma. (Corriere della Sera)

Inter manager Stefano Pioli's resignation was rejected after Saturday's 5-4 defeat to Fiorentina. (Corriere dello Sport)

But Inter still favour either Conte or Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and will offer a five-year deal worth €55m (£46m) to a new boss. They have given both candidates 20 days to tell them whether they'll take over from Pioli in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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Diego Simeone gestures during the Champions League quarter final first leg between Atletico Madrid and Leicester
Image: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone

Thomas Lemar is now on Juventus' transfer wishlist for the summer, alongside fellow Monaco man Bernardo Silva. (Tuttosport)

France

Serge Aurier will be a Manchester City transfer target in the summer. Pep Guardiola wants a new right-back with Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna not getting any younger. But he will face competition from Manchester United and Barcelona for the Paris Saint-Germain man. (Le Parisien)

Paris Saint-Germain's Ivorian defender Serge Aurier controls the ball during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique of Mars
Image: Paris Saint-Germain full-back Serge Aurier is thought to be attracting the interest of both Man City and Man Utd

After prolonged talks, PSG striker Edinson Cavani will sign a contract extension until 2020 this week. (Le Parisien)

Portugal

Brighton are interested in Arsenal winger Joel Campbell, who is currently on loan at Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese side have no interest in keeping the Costa Rican after this season. (O Jogo)

Joel Campbell scored twice in three minutes against USA
Image: Arsenal's Joel Campbell is a reported target for Brighton

Spain

James Rodriguez's celebration after equalising in El Clasico had nothing to do with his uncertain future at Real Madrid and was instead a dedication to his daughter. (AS)

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Highlights of the Clasico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona

No one at Real Madrid is sure about how to stop Gareth Bale being so injury prone after he limped off against Barcelona. It's the 17th medical issue the Welsh international has had since arriving in Spain. (AS)

Malaga duo Pablo Fornals and Ignacio Camacho are Valencia transfer targets after impressing in the Andalusian's victory over Los Che. (Super Deporte)