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European Paper Talk: Liverpool want Iker Casillas from Porto

Iker Casillas, Borussia Dortmund v FC Porto, Europa League, February 2016
Image: Iker Casillas could be on his way to the Premier League

Our friends at Football Whispers have rounded up all the latest transfer rumours from across the continent.

With the European football season coming to an end, clubs are beginning to ratchet up their summer transfer plans.

We round-up the best from the press across Europe...

Spain

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas is wanted by several clubs in Turkey, Qatar and China, but he could choose to join Liverpool. Some sources even suggest that the Porto goalkeeper, who kept 23 clean sheets in 2016/17, has already agreed pre-contract terms with the Premier League side. (AS)

Barcelona have reignited their interest in former youth team graduates Hector Bellerin and Gerard Deulofeu. Both players scored goals for their current clubs, Arsenal and AC Milan respectively, at the weekend. (Mundo Deportivo)

Hector Bellerin celebrates the opening goal at the Emirates Stadium
Image: Hector Bellerin has been linked with a move to Barcelona in recent months

Atletico Madrid are yet to know if their FIFA transfer ban will be lifted following appeal this summer, however, if it is they will seek to sign Malaga forward Sandro Ramirez. The 21-year-old scored 14 goals in La Liga this season, though it is understood he is not the only attacker among Atletico's transfer targets. (Marca)

Germany

Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese hitman is said to be wanted by clubs in China and England, but the French capital now appears to be his preferred destination. (Kicker)

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Italy

Inter Milan could raid Roma for a manager and a player this summer. The Nerazzurri are seeking to appoint Luciano Spalletti as their next head coach, and want Belgian midfield dynamo Radja Nainggolan to follow him to the San Siro. (Corriere dello Sport)

Keita Balde Diao has been an AC Milan transfer target for some time, but he is not the only Lazio player they want. The Rossoneri are also interested in bringing in Argentine ball-winner and playmaker Lucas Biglia this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Barcelona's midfielder Andres Iniesta (L) vies with Villarreal's midfielder Bruno Soriano during the Spanish league football match Villarreal CF vs FC Barc
Image: Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta could join Juventus this summer

Multiple reports suggest that Andres Iniesta is a target for Juventus. The Italian champions may use the presence of the player's former Barcelona team-mate, Dani Alves, to lure him away from the Camp Nou. (Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta dello Sport)

In order to meet Financial Fair Play regulations, Inter Milan may sell Ivan Perisic. The Croatian winger is a Chelsea transfer target, though Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be looking at him. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

France

After a disappointing season that saw them fail to win Ligue 1 while exiting the Champions League at the second round stage, Paris Saint-Germain are determined to strengthen their squad with a number of additions this summer. Three of their main targets are believed to be Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri and Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam. (L'Equipe)

With the future of on-loan Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis unclear, Marseille are keen to sign Arsenal's Olivier Giroud. However, the player responded to the rumours by saying: "I feel good at Arsenal." (Le10sport)

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