European Paper Talk: Barcelona contacted Real Madrid playmaker Isco over potential transfer
Sunday 17 September 2017 11:19, UK
The transfer window may be closed but plans have already moved towards January. Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental press to round up the latest transfer news from across Europe.
Spain
Real Madrid playmaker Isco has admitted that he has been the subject of Barcelona transfer talk, but never wanted to make the move happen. "There was some contact from Barca, but I never listened to it," he said. "My intention was to succeed here, with the team that counted on me." He recently signed a new deal keeping him at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2022. (Marca)
Germany international Timo Werner has emerged as a Real Madrid target, and the striker is pleased to hear the rumours. "Of course it makes me happy to hear that clubs like Madrid are interested in me," he admitted. "I would be lying if I said it didn't interest me." (AS)
Barcelona reserve Aleix Vidal is an AC Milan target. The Italian giants are interested in taking the Spaniard on loan in January following a long-term injury to their first-choice right-back, Andrea Conti. (Mundo Deportivo)
Italy
Having impressed against Lazio in Europa League action for Vitesse Arnhem, Milot Rashica could be the subject of a January bid from the Roman side. The 21-year-old, who is also wanted by Napoli, has a €10m (£8.8m) price tag. (Il Messaggero)
Chelsea target Alex Sandro could be set for a new deal with Juventus. The reigning Serie A champions saw off Premier League interest over the summer and could now offer the Brazilian an improved contract until 2022. (Calciomercato)
The AC Milan transfer rumours continue long after the summer window came to a close. Now they are looking to add a box-to-box midfielder, with Kerem Demirbay, Jakub Jankto, Leon Goretzka, Milan Badelj and Alfred Duncan all possible options. (Calciomercato)
Former Arsenal target Kostas Manolas is set to sign a new contract with Roma. The centre-back, who nearly joined Zenit Saint Petersburg in the summer window, could extend his deal to 2021 with a release clause of €35m (£30.8m). (Tuttomercatoweb)
Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa is interesting some of the top clubs in Italy and Germany, with Napoli, Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund all considering his signature. However, there is also purported interest from the Premier League. (Calciomercato)
Germany
Former Tottenham Hotspur target Mark Uth could leave Hoffenheim at the end of the season. The German striker's current contract runs out next summer and he has yet to put pen to paper on a new deal. (Kicker)
France
Lucas Tousart has confirmed that he is enjoying his new importance at Lyon. "We are entering a new phase of the club. I find myself with a new scope and more responsibilities," he stated. "And that suits me." (L'Equipe)
