European Paper Talk: Paul Pogba already in talks with Real Madrid
Plus Juventus want Toby Alderweireld and David de Gea
Saturday 27 April 2019 11:17, UK
Our friends at Football Whispers have sifted through the European media to find the best transfer news and the latest news stories.
Spain
Paul Pogba plans to leave Manchester United this summer and has already started negotiations with Real Madrid. The World Cup winner, who was named in the PFA Team of the Year, has reportedly refused to fill in his VISA application for United's pre-season tour of the States as he looks to push through a move. (Marca)
After the appointment of Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid players are now determined to stay at the Bernabeu. It was reported that World Cup-winning defender Raphael Varane intended to look for a new challenge in the summer but the 26-year-old is now content with the direction of the club. (Marca)
Atletico Madrid are now tired of Diego Costa's antics and are prepared to sell the forward to the highest bidder this summer. After being red-carded for a foul-mouthed rant during what many believed to be the title decider against Barcelona, Diego Simeone now feels as though the 30-year-old striker's time at the club is over. Especially with Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann clicking in the final third for Atleti. (Mundo Deportivo)
Italy
Ever the shrewd operator in the transfer market, Juventus have set their sights on Toby Alderweireld this summer. The 30-year-old has a £25m release clause and the Serie A champions feel he can be the long-term successor to Andrea Barzagli. (Calciomercato)
West Ham and Watford are among a host of clubs monitoring Juan Cuadrado's situation at Juventus. The 30-year-old has seen his playing time in Turin take a hit since the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and a move could be on the cards. (Tuttosport)
If AC Milan fail to qualify for the Champions League they may be forced to sell a number of stars in the summer. Alessio Romagnoli could be the big name casualty with the centre-back eager to test himself in Europe's elite competition. The 24-year-old is valued at between £60-70mn. (Calciomercato)
Germany
Despite reported interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, Luka Jovic's likely destination is Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain. The Eintracht Frankfurt hitman has had another superb season in front of goal and is expected to leave for big money, with the Bavarian giants leading the way for his signature. (SportBild)
Borussia Dortmund are keen on Marseille maestro Maxime Lopez. The 21-year-old could replace Julian Weigl, with the German playmaker a target for Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain, in the heart of the midfield for Lucien Favre's side. (Kicker)
France
Paris Saint-Germain's plans to sign David de Gea may have taken a hit with Juventus now interested in the Spanish shot-stopper. The Serie A champions are open to parting ways with Wojciech Szczesny and have identified De Gea as the player to be the club's No 1 moving forward. Juventus' relationship with agent Jorge Mendes could work in their favour. (Le10Sport)
PSG are also set to battle Juventus for the signature of Mauro Icardi. The Argentine striker is expected to leave Inter this summer and the French side want him to replace Edinson Cavani as their No 9. However, Juventus feel they could sway him to stay in Italy. (Le10Sport)
