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European paper talk: Real Madrid lining up Thibaut Courtois and Hugo Lloris

By By Thomas McIlroy, Football Whispers

Tuesday 7 February 2017 14:53, UK

Hugo Lloris (L) and Thibaut Courtois (R) have been linked with a move to Real Madrid
Image: Hugo Lloris (left) and Thibaut Courtois have been linked with a move to Real Madrid

The European transfer window may be shut, but that does not mean the foreign media is not speculating about the future of many in the football world.

Our friends at Football Whispers have looked at Europe's top publications to see what's making people on the continent talk this morning.

Spain

Thibaut Courtois and Hugo Lloris are on Real Madrid's shortlist as they look for a new first-choice goalkeeper. (AS)

Real Madrid and Barcelona are on alert to see what happens with Sergio Aguero's future at Manchester City, with both Spanish clubs interested in the forward. (Marca)

Tottenham have been impressed with goalkeeper Pau Lopez since he arrived on loan from Espanyol in the summer and are willing to pay £6million to make his move permanent. (Sport)

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ENFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 06: Pau Lopez of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 6, 2017 i
Image: Pau Lopez joined Tottenham on loan in the summer

France

Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye says he was flattered by Marseille's interest in him during the January transfer window. (L'Equipe)

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas won't stand in Alexandre Lacazette's way if he wants to leave for a bigger club in the summer. (Canal+)

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Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Olympique Lyonnais (OL) vs Bastia on Nov
Image: Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette has been linked with a move to the Premier League

Germany

Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac, who is out of contract in the summer, is leaning towards a move to England after Chelsea's January interest. (Bild)

Sead Kolasinac in action during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Schalke 04
Image: Sead Kolasinac in action during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and FC Schalke 04

Former Hamburg defender, Emir Spahic, will decide his next club in the next few days, with offers from Croatia and China. (Bild)

Italy

The hierarchy at AC Milan are considering replacing manager Vincenzo Montella with former Manchester City and Inter boss Roberto Mancini. (Corriere dello Sport)

Lazio captain Lucas Biglia is set to sign a new two-year contract after turning down moves to the Chinese Super League and MLS. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 31: Lucas Biglia of SS Lazio celebrates victory at the end of the TIM Cup match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Gi
Image: Lucas Biglia could be set to extend his Lazio stay

Portugal

Arsenal scout Luis Boa Morte was watching Porto midfielder Danilo during their game with Sporting Lisbon and sent a glowing report to Arsene Wenger. (O Jogo)

Porto's midfielder Danilo Pereira (L) vies with Sporting's Argentinian forward Alan Ruiz during the Portuguese league football match FC Porto vs Sporting C
Image: Porto midfielder Danilo Pereira (L) vies with Sporting forward Alan Ruiz

Porto forward Laurent Depoitre does not want a move to Asia, despite only starting two league games since his arrival last summer. (A Bola)