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European paper talk: Jose Mourinho plots summer Neymar bid

Neymar Jr. during the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg match against Real Sociedad
Image: Could Neymar make a sensational summer move to Manchester United?

The transfer window is months away from re-opening but rumours of big-money summer deals are popping up all over Europe. 

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media to round up all the latest transfer news...

Spain

SPORT

Jose Mourinho has made contact with Barcelona superstar Neymar ahead of Manchester United launching a sensational bid for the Brazilian in the summer.

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MARCA

Arsenal are said to be monitoring Malaga midfielder Pablo Fornals. The 21-year-old has scored four times for the Boquerones.

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Real Madrid are weighing up whether to sign Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois or Manchester United's David de Gea, as they look to replace goalkeeper Keylor Navas in the summer.

David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois
Image: Real Madrid are still keen on David de Gea and Thibaut Courtois, say the Spanish media

With just 16 months to run on his contract, Isco's Real Madrid future is uncertain. A potential move to great rivals Barcelona is becoming a possibility for the 24-year-old Spanish international midfielder.

Real Madrid will sign 17-year-old Brazilian playmaker Augusto Galvan from Sao Paolo for €3m (£2.5), according to Globoesporte.

MUNDO DEPORTIVO

Arsenal target Alexandre Lacazette is set to leave Lyon in the summer, with Atletico Madrid his most likely destination.

Luis Enrique is at odds with the Barcelona board over their reluctance to make an emergency signing to cover for the loss of right-back Aleix Vidal to injury.

Italy

GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT

Chelsea and Manchester City are planning to revive their interest in Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci after he fell out with manager Massimiliano Allegri last week.

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has turned down the chance to replace Claudio Ranieri at Leicester City.

CORRIERE DELLO SPORT

AC Milan want to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund and Keita Balde Diao from Lazio to form a new-look attack next season.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses a penalty against Benfica
Image: AC Milan are keen on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports in Italy

France

LE10FOOT

Despite a recent takeover by American billionaire Frank McCourt, Marseille will not have the kind of spending power seen at Paris Saint-Germain or Manchester City in recent years.

Germany

SPORTBILD

Bundesliga high-flyers RB Leipzig could be interested in Manchester City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.

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