European Paper Talk: Barcelona want Ferland Mendy from Lyon
Saturday 9 February 2019 15:38, UK
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media to round up the latest transfer news from around Europe.
Spain
Lyon's Ferland Mendy is Barcelona's first-choice target for bolstering their options at left-back this summer. Barcelona's director of football, Eric Abidal, who played for both Lyon and Barca during his career, is a huge fan of Mendy's. But the Spanish league leaders are also monitoring Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, who is out of contract at the end of the season, and Junior Firpo of Real Betis. (Mundo Deportivo)
Italy
Real Madrid duo Isco and James Rodriguez - who is currently on loan with Bayern Munich - are Juventus' preferred options to replace Paulo Dybala should the Argentinian forward leave the Serie A champions this summer. (Tuttosport)
Serie A side Roma are preparing to treble the salary of gifted Turkish forward Cengiz Under in order to keep the 21-year-old at the Stadio Olimpico amid interest from Tottenham and Arsenal. (Calciomercato)
AC Milan are interested in signing Porto midfielder Hector Herrera on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season. The 28-year-old Mexico international is also wanted by Tottenham and Inter Milan. (Calciomercato)
Germany
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign highly rated 16-year-old French midfielder Hannibal Mejbri from Monaco. Manchester United are also said to be interested in the youngster. (Bild)
France
Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, who has scored 16 goals and registered eight assists in Ligue 1 this season, is set to be the subject of a summer bid by Bayern Munich, while the 23-year-old is also reportedly a Barcelona, Manchester City and Arsenal transfer target. (Le 10 Sport)
