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European paper round-up: Pep Guardiola targeted by Juventus if Massimiliano Allegri leaves

Pep Guardiola reacts on the touchline at Old Trafford
Image: Pep Guardiola is said to be a summer target for Juventus

What's going on in Europe? Here's the latest from the back pages, including Juventus' pursuit of Pep Guardiola and much more.

We asked our friends at Football Whispers to round up all the latest news, views and gossip from across the continent.

Italy

With Massimiliano Allegri's future uncertain, Juventus will target Pep Guardiola this summer and the Manchester City boss would be welcomed in Turin by Cristiano Ronaldo. (Il Giornale)

Inter Milan want to strike a swap deal with Juventus that will see Mauro Icardi head to Turin and Paulo Dybala arrive at the San Siro. Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne is also on the club's list of targets. (Tuttosport)

Paulo Dybala got the scoring under way for Juventus on Saturday
Image: Paulo Dybala got the scoring under way for Juventus on Saturday

Insigne, who has previously been a Chelsea and Liverpool target, will be allowed to leave Napoli this summer for around £60m after falling out with the club's supporters in the aftermath of their Europa League defeat to Arsenal. (Corriere dello Sport)

Roma continue to hold talks with Antonio Conte about taking charge this summer. The former Chelsea boss has also been heavily linked with AC Milan and Inter, but Roma have not given up hope of luring him to the capital. (Corriere dello Sport)

Germany

Zinedine Zidane wants Real Madrid to sign Jadon Sancho this summer. The England international has established himself as one of Europe's biggest young talents at Borussia Dortmund, who would consider selling the teenager for around £160m. (Bild)

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Jadon Sancho in action for Borussia Dortmund
Image: Jadon Sancho is wanted by Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund are the latest side to be linked with Brazilian starlet Reinier. The 17-year-old has yet to play a senior game for Flamengo but is also a reported target for Real Madrid. (Bild)

Bayern Munich will not take up their option to sign James Rodriguez permanently this summer. The Colombian has been on loan with the Bundesliga giants for the past two seasons but has failed to impress Niko Kovac. (Kicker)

Dinamo Zagreb have placed a £35m price tag on Dani Olmo, who is attracting interest from a number of European sides. The former Barcelona youngster joined the Croatian club in 2014 and has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp. (Kicker)

Ivory Coast international Jean-Philippe Gbamin wants to leave Mainz and secure a switch to the Premier League. The midfielder has previously been linked with Arsenal. (Kicker)

Spain

Diego Costa is the surprise name on Paris Saint-Germain's shortlist to replace Edinson Cavani, should the Uruguayan leave the Ligue 1 champions. Costa has struck just two La Liga goals this term and is expected to leave Atletico Madrid in the summer. (Cadena Cope)

Diego Costa of Atletico Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza on March 30, 2019 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
Image: Diego Costa has scored just two La Liga goals this season

Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is wanted by Marseille. The Ligue 1 side expect Mario Balotelli to depart at the end of the season and believe the Colombian is the ideal replacement. Rangers would demand at least £20m for the striker, though. (AS)

Marcelo is set to stay at Real Madrid after being reinstated to the starting XI by Zidane. The Brazilian was linked with Juventus but is now happy to remain at the Bernabeu. The future of Sergio Reguilon, though, is now uncertain. (Mundo Deportivo)

The agent of Barcelona winger Malcom has dismissed reports the Brazilian could leave the club this summer and head to Serie A. "I'm not talking to any club," Luis Fernando Menez García said. (Mundo Deportivo)

Malcom of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Copa del Semi Final first leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Nou Camp on February 06
Image: Malcom only joined Barcelona last year from Bordeaux

Real Madrid are ready to offer midfielder Fede Valverde a new contract. The Uruguayan's current deal doesn't expire until 2023 but Real want to ensure his future is at the Bernabeu amid interest from Napoli. (Marca)

Filipe Luis wants to stay at Atletico Madrid beyond this season. The Brazilian is out of contract this summer and Atleti have offered him a 12-month extension, which he turned down. "I hope I can continue next season, I want to and I've made it clear," Luis said. (Marca)

Turkey

Leicester and West Ham are pursuing AC Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu, who could be available this summer for a fee of around £26m and is reportedly keen on a switch to the Premier League. (Fanatik)

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