European Paper Talk: Juventus make contact with Leicester about Riyad Mahrez availability

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continent's media to bring you all of the emerging transfer stories.

Italy

Reigning Serie A champions Juventus made contact with Leicester City regarding the availability of Riyad Mahrez. (Calciomercato)

Manchester United and Inter Milan target Dries Mertens does not want to sign a new deal with Napoli, increasing speculation that the Belgium international will leave the San Paolo at the end of the season. Mertens has impressed throughout this campaign, scoring 19 Serie A goals. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)

Juventus are monitoring the situation of Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian. The 27-year-old hasn't been able to nail down a regular spot in Jose Mourinho's side, and is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. (Calciomercato)

Max Allegri looks set to snub overtures from Arsenal and sign a new deal with Juventus. The Italian coach had also been linked with Barcelona following the announcement that Luis Enrique will step down at the end of the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Alternatively, Roma could be interested in the services of Allegri should the 49-year-old leave Juventus this summer, according to club legend Roberto Pruzzo. (Calciomercato)

Another potential new arrival at the Stadio Olimpico is Vicente Iborra, who Roma have identified as the ideal replacement for Kevin Strootman, should the Dutch midfielder depart the Giallorossi for Manchester United or Inter Milan. (Calciomercato)

Ligue 1 side Lyon are interested in bringing Inter's 30-year-old striker Eder to the club this summer as a replacement for in-demand forward Alexandre Lacazette, should the French forward leave the club. The Italy international has struggled for the Nerazzurri this term, finding the net just six times in 30 appearances. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Le10Sport)

Spain

Chelsea have sounded out Real Madrid over a possible deal for defender Sergio Ramos. Antonio Conte is thought to be a long-time admirer of the 30-year-old, who has ten goals this season. (Diario Gol)

If Real are unable to prise Thibaut Courtois from the Blues, then Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno could be an alternative. "I am 25 years old and can aspire to new heights," Leno said recently. (Fichajes.net)

Another player on Barcelona's radar is Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti. The Italian impressed for the French side in the first-leg of their round-of-16 tie against the Catalans, and the La Liga club are thought to be ready to spend €70m for his services. (Mundo Deportivo)

Monaco star Bernardo Silva was very close to a move to Barcelona last summer, with the deal only falling down due to their inability to offload Arda Turan. Since impressing so much for the Ligue 1 side this season, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Chelsea have all joined the race to sign him. (Mundo Deportivo)

Bayern Munich are interested in Las Palmas' 27-year-old midfielder Roque Mesa as a replacement for the retiring Xabi Alonso. Mesa has scored one goal and provided two assists in La Liga this season. (Marca)

France

Angel Di Maria wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with a shock switch to Barcelona a possibility. The Argentine winger is thought to want to join up with his friend Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp. (Le10Sport)

Roma have identified PSG boss Unai Emery as a replacement for Luciano Spalletti, should the Italian coach leave the Stadio Olimpico at the end of the season. (Le10Sport)

Portugal

Everton and Southampton are monitoring Sporting Lisbon's central defender Ruben Semedo, despite the 22-year-old being dropped after a dip in form. (Record)

Benfica are interested in 17-year-old Independiente prospect Ezequiel Barco. The Argentine starlet, who has made 14 Primera Division appearances this season, would cost around €6m. (A Bola)

Germany

Kevin Großkreutz could link up with old club Borussia Dortmund after requesting the chance to train with the second team. The 28-year-old had his contract with Stuttgart terminated after he got into a bar fight. (Sport Bild)