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European Paper Talk: Barcelona set for summer overhaul

Philippe Coutinho and his Barcelona team-mates looked dejected during the 4-0 Champions League defeat at Anfield
Image: Barcelona are set to overhaul their squad this summer after another Champions League disappointment

Many clubs across Europe, especially those with little to play for, will have already turned their attention to the summer and planning for the 2019/20 campaign.

So, with that in mind, we asked our friends at Football Whispers to round up all the latest news, views and gossip from across the continent.

Spain

After their Champions League defeat to Liverpool, Barcelona will invest heavily this summer. The club are confident they can land Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax and will also look to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. (Mundo Deportivo)

Barca will attempt to finance their summer overhaul by selling Ivan Rakitic and Philippe Coutinho. (Mundo Deportivo)

Eden Hazard's dream move to Real Madrid could be off after FIFA upheld Chelsea's two-window transfer ban. A switch to the Bernabeu this summer appeared a formality for the Belgian but the Blues are unlikely to sell if they can't sign a replacement. (AS)

Barcelona will move for Venezuela international Wuilker Farinez this summer. The 21-year-old goalkeeper is viewed as the ideal back up to Marc-Andre ter Stegen given current No 2 Jasper Cillessen wants to leave the club. (AS)

Italy

Massimiliano Allegri has underlined his commitment to Juventus
Image: Could Massimiliano Allegri be leaving Juventus this summer?

Juventus and Massimiliano Allegri are set to part ways at the end of the season. The Italian coach would consider taking charge at Paris Saint-Germain or Barcelona this summer but is also prepared to take a year off. (La Stampa)

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The Serie A champions will attempt to bring Antonio Conte back to Turin if Allegri does depart in the summer. However, the former Chelsea boss has also held talks with Inter Milan. (La Stampa)

Alexis Sanchez's agent has held talks with Inter Milan over a potential move. Manchester United hope to offload the Chilean this summer following a dismal 18 months at Old Trafford. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

However, Inter's priority this summer remains signing Edin Dzeko from Roma. The Bosnian striker will be allowed to leave this summer for a reduced fee as he is out of contract in 2020. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Torino will launch a move for Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra. The Argentine was linked with a return to Serie A in January and former Hornets boss Walter Mazzarri remains keen on the 28-year-old. (Tuttosport)

Germany

Bayern winger Arjen Robben
Image: Arjen Robben has reportedly been in talks with Benfica

Arsene Wenger has turned down the opportunity to manage PSG. The former Arsenal boss was approached by the Ligue 1 giants but he doesn't want to work alongside Antero Henrique, the club's sporting director. (Sport Bild)

Arjen Robben has held talks with Benfica over a potential move to the Portuguese club this summer. The Dutch winger will leave Bayern Munich at the end of this season and has been linked with a switch to the Middle East. (Sport Bild)

PSG will not offer Gianluigi Buffon a new contract. The 41-year-old goalkeeper was expected to sign a new deal but the Ligue 1 champions will instead recall Kevin Trapp from his loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt and make him their No.2 (Sport Bild)

France

Nicolas Pepe
Image: Nicolas Pepe has been linked with a move to PSG

Talks have begun between PSG and Lille for winger Nicolas Pepe. The Ivorian winger is also wanted by Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Liverpool and will cost around £60m. (Yahoo Sport France)

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is also wanted by the French champions. Thomas Tuchel is an admirer of the Spanish playmaker, who has two years remaining on his contract. (Paris United)

Portugal

Manchester City are prepared to sell Gabriel Jesus this summer as the Premier League leaders line up a move for Benfica star Joao Felix. (A Bola)

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