All the latest from today's European newspapers
Friday 3 May 2019 10:24, UK
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.
Real Madrid are confident Eden Hazard's move from Chelsea will be completed as soon as the current campaign ends. However, Real Madrid have doubts over a move for Paul Pogba. The midfielder's salary and the fee Manchester United will demand are viewed as stumbling blocks, but Zinedine Zidane continues to push the club to move for the Frenchman. (Marca)
If Real do pull out of the race to sign Pogba, they will turn their attention to Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the midfielder who will cost £50m this summer. (Marca)
Arsenal continue to monitor Getafe defender Djene Dakonam ahead of a potential move this summer. The 27-year-old centre-back has a £30m buyout clause in his current contract. (Marca)
Bayern Munich will send James Rodriguez back to Real Madrid when his two-year loan deal expires at the end of the season. The Colombian is not wanted by the La Liga side, though, and will be allowed to leave for around £40m. (Marca)
Alaves centre-back Guillermo Maripan has emerged as a West Ham transfer target. The Irons want to pay around £10m for the defender but the La Liga side will only let the 24-year-old depart if his £20m buyout clause is paid. (Marca)
Atletico Madrid are set to complete a deal to sign Felipe from Porto. The La Liga side will pay around £20m for the centre-back, who turns 30 years old in May. (Marca)
Atletico also hope to secure a deal for Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi. The Argentine wants to leave the Etihad this summer and Atleti hope he can fill the void that will be left when Diego Godin moves to Inter Milan. (AS)
Real Madrid are prepared to listen to offers for nine first-team players this summer in order to finance their summer spending. Gareth Bale, Toni Kross and Isco are three high-profile stars who could depart while the likes of Keylor Navas and Dani Ceballos are also at risk. (AS)
Manchester United scouts will watch Kalidou Koulibaly and Nicolo Barella this weekend when Napoli take on Cagliari. There is a £100m price tag on Koulibaly while Barella, who has been compared to Paul Scholes, will cost around £50m. (Gazetta dello Sport)
Juventus have held talks with Inter Milan over a move for Mauro Icardi. The Serie A champions are prepared to pay £50m for the Argentine striker and will not include Paulo Dybala in any deal. (Corriere di Torino)
Milan will send Tiemoue Bakayoko back to Chelsea this summer when his loan deal ends. The Serie A club have a £30m option but no longer want to trigger it after the French midfielder arrived an hour late to training this week. (Sport Mediaset)
Brescia will not sell Sandro Tonali this summer after they clinched promotion to Serie A. The Italian midfielder, who has been compared to Andrea Pirlo, has previously been linked with Roma, SC Milan and Liverpool. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Bayern Munich have cooled their interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt over concerns about his consistency. (Bild)
That has opened the door for Borussia Dortmund to launch a move for the 23-year-old Germany international. BVB have met with the Brandt's father but he is also a target for Liverpool. (Bild)
Eintracht Frankfurt's Luka Jovic is interested in a move to Bayern Munich this summer. The Serbian striker, who scored against Chelsea in the Europa League last night, is also wanted by Real Madrid. (Sport Bild)
Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have sounded out Lyon over a potential move for Moussa Dembele this summer. The French striker has impressed following his move from Celtic, scoring 18 goals for the Ligue 1 side. (L'Equipe)
Manchester United are prepared to rival Juventus in the race to sign Ruben Dias from Benfica. The Portuguese centre-back is also a target for Atletico Madrid and will cost around £40m. (Record)
