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European Paper Talk: Man Utd reportedly table world-record bid for Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe Lottin reacts during the French Ligue 1 football match between Monaco (ASM) and Caen (SMC) on December 21, 2016
Image: Kylian Mbappe has scored 17 goals for Monaco in all competitions

As we reach the business end of the 2016-17 season, rumours of big-money summer deals are beginning to circulate across Europe.

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

Spain

Manchester United have tabled a potentially world record-breaking €110million bid for Monaco's 18-year-old sensation Kylian Mbappe. The Red Devils are the only side to have submitted a firm offer for the youngster so far. (Cope)

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Kylian Mbappe once again underlined his reputation as one of the most sought-after players in Europe as he opened the scoring for Ligue 1 leaders Monaco at Caen

Real Madrid are lining up a move for 27-year-old Real Sociedad left-back Yuri Berchiche, who was at Tottenham earlier in his career. The Spanish defender never made a senior appearance for the White Hart Lane club and was sent on loan to Cheltenham Town in 2009. (Marca)

Los Blancos will also make an attempt to steal young midfield prodigy, Carlos Aleña, away from bitter rivals Barcelona. The 19-year-old has been labelled "the new Iniesta". (Diario Gol)

Liverpool's hunt for a left-back could see them target Atletico Madrid's Theo Hernandez. The 19-year-old Frenchman has impressed on loan with Deportivo Alavés this term. (Cadena Ser)

France

Antoine Griezmann will decide his future at the end of the season, but he is edging towards an exit from Atletico Madrid. The player's relationship with Paul Pogba gives Manchester United an advantage in their pursuit of the 26-year-old superstar. (L'Equipe)

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France's forward Antoine Griezmann (R) speaks to France's midfielder Paul Pogba during a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines near Paris on Octob
Image: Antoine Griezmann's (right) relationship with Paul Pogba reportedly gives Man Utd an advantage in the race to sign him from Atletico Madrid

Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger believes Gunners fans need some "perspective" and must understand all the good work he has done at the club in his two decades in charge. (BeIn Sports)

Brazilian full-back-cum-midfielder Fabinho, who signed a new long-term contract with Monaco earlier this season, has a gentlemen's agreement with the club allowing him to leave in the summer. Manchester City are favourites to sign the athletic and versatile 23-year-old. (L'Equipe)

Contrary to claims in the Spanish media earlier this week, Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has not made a verbal agreement to join Atletico Madrid. Arsenal and Manchester City are still monitoring his situation. (L'Equipe)

Lyon's French forward Alexandre Lacazette (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match Olympique Lyonnais (OL) vs Bastia  on Nov
Image: Alexandre Lacazette (middle) has been linked with Atletico Madrid

Wenger is set to extend his stay at the Emirates and launch a summer of unprecedented spending, with Lacazette and Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibé high on his wish list. (L'Equipe)

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris intends to stay at the club as long as Mauricio Pochettino is in charge. The French No.1 regards the former Southampton boss as the best coach in the world. (Le Figaro)

Italy

After the agent of Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Marco Verratti admitted that his client's future at the club is uncertain - citing a desire to compete for the Champions League - Manchester United and Chelsea could swoop for the 24-year-old Italian. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Marco Verratti in action during the Group A, Champions League, Group A match between Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and Basel
Image: Man Utd and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Marco Verratti

Juventus are preparing to offer highly-rated Brazilian left-back Alex Sandro a new deal in order to fend off interest from Chelsea. (Corriere dello Sport)

Germany

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made contact with Schalke left-back Saed Kolasinac, believed to also be a target for Tottenham and Liverpool, who is out of contract in the summer. (Bild)

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Image: Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac has reportedly been approached by Man City boss Pep Guardiola

Portugal

Benfica defender Victor Lindelof has played down interest from Manchester United, but a summer move to Old Trafford remains likely. (Record)

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