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European Paper Talk: Real Madrid keen to exchange James Rodriguez for David de Gea

By Sam McGuire, Football Whispers

Sunday 30 April 2017 11:18, UK

David de Gea reacts after Manchester United drop points against Everton

The season is reaching its climax but that won't stop Europe's top clubs looking ahead to next year.

Spain

Real Madrid have agreed to sell midfielder James Rodriguez to Manchester United in exchange for goalkeeper David de Gea. The 25-year-old attacking midfielder had previously been a transfer target for Chelsea, with the club looking to spend some of the Oscar money but United have jumped to the front of the queue. (Don Balon)

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has had multiple offers to leave the La Liga side next season, including approaches from Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United. (AS)

Jordi Alba, a summer transfer target for Manchester United, has committed his future to Barcelona. Manager Luis Enrique changed to a 3-4-3 system and the left-back missed out because of it. However, Alba has reiterated his desire to stay at the club for the long term: "It's clear that, the more I play, the better. My dream has always been to play here and stay for a long time." (Marca)

BILBAO, SPAIN - JANUARY 05: Jordi Alba of FC Barcelona reacts during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 first leg match between Athletic Club and FC Barcelona at
Image: Jordi Alba has committed his future to Barca

Isco will cost Real Madrid €1m if they win the league due of a clause in his transfer. Every time the Madrid giants win La Liga they have to pay Malaga €1m. It will be worth it, though, with the 25-year-old playmaker having been involved in 16 league goals this campaign. (AS)

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Germany

Former Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry's services are in demand this summer. The 21-year-old moved to Werder Bremen in the summer in search of first-team football and he's backed up his reasoning for moving away from the Emirates with his performances this season. The German international has scored 10 goals in the Bundesliga and even scored a hat trick for Germany on his debut. The top four in Germany - Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich - are all interested in the versatile attacker as they plan for life in Europe. (SportBild)

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Image: Serge Gnabry is attracting interest from a number of Bundesliga sides

Italy

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie wants to join AC Milan despite Roma already having agreed a deal with Atalanta. It looks set to spark a €30m battle for the 20-year-old with Roma livid. The Giallorossi agreed basic terms with Kessie and Atalanta in January but agreed to postpone the deal until the summer with the Bergamo side already having sold Roberto Gagliardini to Inter Milan. Vincenzo Montella's side have now made their move and Kessie's head has been turned much to the dismay of the club situated in the Italian capital. (Gazzetta dello Sport)