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European Paper Talk: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte remains on Inter Milan's radar

Antonio Conte's Chelsea have dropped points in just three games since September
Image: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte remains on Inter Milan's summer wish list

As the season goes into its final few months, a number of teams are looking at getting deals in place to beat the rush in the summer.

Our friends at Football Whispers have looked at Europe's top media outlets to see what's making people talk today.

Italy

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is still Inter's main target to be their manager next season. If they are unable to convince him to leave the west London club, the Milan side will stick with current manager Stefano Pioli.(Tuttosport)

Ivan Perisic, who's been subject of Manchester United transfer rumours, won't be sold by Inter for anything less than €60m. The Suning Group, which owns the San Siro club, wants to re-establish the club as one of Europe's elite and will only consider selling players for huge offers.(Corriere dello Sport)

Lazio want to sign Leicester winger Bartosz Kapustka. The 20-year-old is yet to make a Premier League appearance since his summer arrival and the Rome-based club believe they could get him for €6m. (Corriere dello Sport)

Roma are expecting legendary captain Francesco Totti to retire at the end of the season. The 40-year-old has spent his entire career with the Giallorossi. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Francesco Totti of AS Roma celebrates after scoring the winner
Image: Francesco Totti is expected to hang up his boots at the end of the campaign

Boca Juniors midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has confirmed he will join Juventus. The deal should be made official in April. (Tuttosport)

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Spain

Man City winger Jesus Navas is edging towards a return to former club Sevilla. The 31-year-old is out of contract in the summer and doesn't want to renew his contract. He's been speaking to the Andalusian club about a return and has enrolled his son in a school in the area for next year. (AS)

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26:  Jesus Navas of Manchester City runs with the ball during the EFL Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Ma
Image: Jesus Navas may return to Sevilla this summer

Barcelona have been forced to officially deny they are in negotiations with Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde. Catalan television channel TV3 had claimed that the Blaugrana had been in touch with the 53-year-old to replace the outgoing Luis Enrique. (AS)

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will be staying in the French capital next season. When asked about a potential move to Barcelona, he said: "Barcelona? No, I'm happy in Paris. It's a great project and I think I'll be still at PSG next year." (Mundo Deportivo)

Atletico Madrid are braced for a big offer from China for striker Kevin Gameiro. Diego Simeone's side will try and resist any offer, especially if their transfer ban isn't lifted before the summer.(Marca)

Napoli are ready to offer €20m for Villarreal winger Samu Castillejo in the summer. The 22-year-old is looking a more complete player in his second season at the Estadio de la Ceramica and has attracted interest from Naples. (Marca)

Portugal

Jose Mourinho has identified centre-back Merih Demiral as a potential Manchester United summer transfer target. The 19-year-old Turkish defender is on loan at Sporting Lisbon from Alcanense and the Red Devils boss sees him as a hot prospect for the future. (O Jogo)

Jose Mourinho during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Manchester United at the Riverside Stadium
Image: Jose Mourinho has identified a new central defender for Man Utd next season

France

Former Paris Saint-Germain star Youri Djourkaeff has had his say on Monaco wonderkid Kylian Mbappe's future. He said: "If I were the PSG president, I would sign him, but I wouldn't be the only one in for him. He has tremendous potential, he must go to the club best suited for him. Look at [Anthony] Martial, when you go to a big club, you have to adapt and discover something else. Mbappé must pay attention to all of this." (Le Figaro)

Monaco's French forward Kylian Mbappe Lottin (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during a French League Cup football match between Monaco (ASM) and Rennes
Image: Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe Lottin should join PSG, says Youri Djourkaeff

Germany

Huddersfield defender Christopher Schindler says he's now fully settled in Yorkshire, and feels at home in England. (Bild)

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