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European Paper Talk: Arsenal consider £20m swoop for Sampdoria's Dennis Praet

Plus Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to make a £60m offer for Miralem Pjanic

Sampdoria midfielder  Dennis Praet is a £20m summer target for Arsenal
Image: Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet is a £20m summer target for Arsenal

With the end of the season rapidly approaching, many clubs across Europe, especially those with little to play for, will be turning 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.

Italy

Arsenal scouts were in attendance to assess Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet against Lazio on Sunday. The Gunners are considering a £20m move for the midfielder, who could be reunited with Lucas Torreira at the Emirates. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Gennaro Gattuso is once again under pressure at AC Milan after the club slipped out of the top four in Serie A. The decision on the Italian coach's future could be made this week. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Juventus have a two-man shortlist to replace Massimiliano Allegri, if the Italian coach decides to leave the club at the end of the season. The Serie A champions will target Pep Guardiola and Didier Deschamps. (Tuttosport)

Juan Mata celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Chelsea
Image: Juan Mata continues to be linked with a summer switch to Juventus

Juan Mata, who is out of contract at Manchester United this summer, is a Juventus transfer target. (Tuttosport)

Riccardo Orsolini, who is on loan at Bologna from Juventus, has attracted interest from AC Milan, Fiorentina and Roma. Bologna have an option to buy, which they're likely to trigger, but Juve could also structure a deal to bring him back to Turin this summer. (Tuttosport)

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Miralem Pjanic admits he doesn't know if he will still be a Juventus player next season. "I don't know what'll happen, you should ask the club, not me." (Tuttosport)

And Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to make a £60m offer for the 29-year-old Bosnian, who has four years remaining on his contract at Juventus. (Corriere dello Sport)

Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain
Image: Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain

Spain

Zinedine Zidane has cast further doubt over the future of Gareth Bale after Real Madrid's defeat to Rayo Vallecano. "I do not know if he's focused on Madrid," the French coach said. (Marca)

Rodri has told Atletico Madrid he wants to stay at the club this summer. The midfielder is a Manchester City transfer target and reports last week claimed he was keen on a switch to the Etihad Stadium. (AS)

France

Thomas Tuchel's position as Paris Saint-Germain coach has been weakened by the club's defeat in the Coupe de France to Rennes. (RMC)

Lucas Ocampos is set to sign a new contract with Marseille. The Argentine winger has been previously linked with Serie A and Premier League sides. (L'Equipe)

Lucas Ocampos
Image: Lucas Ocampos is set to stay at Marseille despite Premier League interest

Germany

Domenico Tedesco has turned down the chance to take charge at VfB Stuttgart. The 33-year-old was sacked in March by Schalke, who have considered bringing him back this summer. (Kicker)

Belgium

Borussia Dortmund transfer target Thorgan Hazard has reaffirmed his desire to quit Borussia Monchengladbach this summer.

"I have a year left on my contract but I want to start a new stage, to discover something new in my career. I hope the clubs will agree." (VTM Nieuws)

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