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European paper talk: Barcelona eye Paulo Dybala from Juventus

Paulo Dybala was on the scoresheet for Juventus in Turin
Image: Paulo Dybala is being linked with a move to Barcelona

Our friends at Football Whispers round up the latest transfer news from the European papers as Barcelona are linked with Juventus star Paulo Dybala.

SPAIN

Barcelona have realised that the chances of their Brazilian attacker Neymar leaving this summer are more serious than was initially thought. The forward is a Paris Saint-Germain target and it is believed the French side may be willing to pay his release clause fee to secure a deal. (AS)

Fortunately, the Catalan giants have already identified Neymar's possible replacement in Paulo Dybala. The Argentine forward has been exceptional for Juventus over the last two seasons and could be Barca's big summer signing. (Mundo Deportivo)

Danilo could be confirmed a Manchester City player by next Tuesday. The Real Madrid right-back, who is also a Chelsea target, could join Pep Guardiola's side on a five-year deal. (Marca)

Mamadou Sakho
Image: Mamadou Sakho could be on his way to Spain

Sevilla may make a move for out-of-favour Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho. The Frenchman is a Roma and Crystal Palace target, but the Spanish side have emerged as his latest potential suitors. However, they are unlikely to pay the €30m (£26.9m) asking price set by the Premier League side, meaning a loan move could be on the cards. (Football Espana)

FRANCE

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Having hired Mino Raiola as his agent, Marco Verratti is now negotiating the renewal of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian playmaker is a Barcelona transfer target, however, so far a deal has proved elusive for the La Liga side. (L'Equipe)

Watford have had a bid of €12m (£10.7m) for Maxwell Cornet rejected by Lyon. The Ivorian wide man is seen as an important player in the French club's future, and thus a move is unlikely. (L'Equipe)

Versatile Bournemouth attacking midfielder Max Gradel has told his club that he wishes to move back to France, with Toulouse showing interest in his services. The Ligue 1 side have made an offer of a loan with an option to buy, though this was turned down by the Cherries. (L'Equipe)

MARBELLA, SPAIN - JULY 15:  Max Gradel of AFC Bournemouth in action during a Pre Season Friendly match between AFC Bournemouth and Estoril Praia at the Mar
Image: Bournemouth midfielder Max Gradel has told the club he wants to move back to France

ITALY

Inter Milan are closing in on a deal for Sampdoria prodigy Patrik Schick. The 21-year-old, who hit 11 goals in Serie A last season, was on the verge of moving to Juventus until a medical issue led to a breakdown. Inter could pay €30million over a three-year period for the striker. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

With Alvaro Morata and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang no longer viable options, AC Milan are looking elsewhere for their next striker. And, despite links to Andrea Belotti, they are close to sealing a deal to sign Nikola Kalinic. The Croatian striker, who had a spell at Blackburn Rovers, could join from Fiorentina on a five-year deal. (Tuttomercatoweb)

GERMANY

Hertha Berlin are closing in on the signing of Valentino Lazaro from Red Bull Salzburg. The Austrian club's sporting director, Christoph Freund, stated that: "Hertha has made an offer for us. The talks have gone well and promising." (Kicker)

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