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European Paper Talk: Barcelona want to re-sign Gerard Deulofeu

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 19:  Gerard Deulofeu of AC Milan celebrates his goal with his team-mate Mario Pasalic during the Serie A match between AC Milan and
Image: Gerard Deulofeu is on loan at AC Milan from Everton

The summer transfer window is drawing ever closer and we have updates from across Europe on Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema and more.

Our friends over at Football Whispers have scoured the continent's top media outlets to bring you all of the emerging transfer stories...

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Spain

Spanish champions Barcelona still hold a buyback option on Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu, who is currently on loan in Serie A with AC Milan, which could see the former La Masia prospect return to Catalonia for £10m. (Sport)

Another former Barca youth star continually linked with a return to the Camp Nou is Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin. The 22-year-old has spoken of how he is "flattered" to be considered a transfer target for Luis Enrique's side, although he also affirmed his commitment to the Gunners. (Mundo Deportivo)

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is one of four candidates on Barcelona's short list of potential replacements for Luis Enrique this summer. (Mundo Deportivo)

Ronald Koeman and Marco Silva watch from the touchline at Goodison Park
Image: Ronald Koeman is on Barcelona's shortlist

Real Madrid target Thibaut Courtois appears to have ruled out a summer move to the Bernabeu. When asked about a potential switch to the 11-time European champions, Chelsea's Belgian international goalkeeper is quoted as saying: "I see myself as an important player at Stamford Bridge." (Cadena Ser)

Courtois is not the only Chelsea player attracting the attention of Real Madrid, with the Spanish league leaders reportedly keen on left wing-back Marcos Alonso. The Blues are not willing to sell the man they signed from Fiorentina last summer, however. (Marca)

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Despite being banned from making any signings until January 2018, Atletico Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, who was reportedly recommended to the club by Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann. Diego Simeone's men are confident that their transfer ban will be overturned on appeal in May, but they still need to agree a fee for the 25-year-old with the Ligue 1 side. (Cope)

Real Madrid are "fascinated" by Monaco's 18-year-old sensation Kylian Mbappe. Los Blancos tried to sign the youngster before he penned professional terms with French table toppers and haven't given up hope of bringing him to the Bernabeu. (As)

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Image: Kylian Mbappe of AS Monaco celebrates as he scores

Italy

Inter Milan are set to spend big again this summer, and the Nerazzurri have identified Roma duo Kostas Manolas and Radja Nainggolan as their top targets. (Tuttosport)

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri, who has been tipped as a potential successor to Wenger at Arsenal, is reportedly demanding a new three-year contract with the Bianconeri. (Tuttosport)

Germany

Ana Ivanovic, retired Serbian tennis star and wife of Bastian Schweinsteiger, could have played a role in helping her husband securing a move to Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire through her links with the team's coach, fellow Serb Veljko Paunovic. (Bild)

Portugal

Chelsea and Real Madrid are both considering bidding for Juventus' €45m-rated left-back Alex Sandro when the transfer window opens. (A Bola)

France

Arsène Wenger has labelled reports that he has been offered a contract by French Champions Paris Saint-Germain as "fake news". (BeIN Sports)

N'GOLO KANTE
Image: N'Golo Kante is overrated, according to Joey Barton

Chelsea's midfield dynamo, N'Golo Kante, is being tipped as a potential Player of the Year candidate, but Burnley midfielder Joey Barton is not sure what all the fuss is about, admitting that he is "sceptical" about how good the former Leicester City man really is. (Le Journal de Dimanche)

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