European papers: Juventus want Alexis Sanchez for £25m

By Philip Costa, Football Whispers

Sunday 5 March 2017 13:13, UK

There may be a third of the season still to play - but according to the international media, teams across Europe are already planning their summer spending sprees.

Our friends at Football Whispers have trawled the European press to pick out the biggest news and the most interesting transfer rumours doing the rounds on the continent.

Here's what they found in Sunday morning's press...

GERMANY

Bayern Munich have reportedly joined Arsenal, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund in the race for RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita. The 22-year-old has been one of the pivotal figures behind the club's surprise start to life in the Bundesliga, scoring four goals and assisting eight in 21 appearances. (Bild)

Manchester United and Manchester City risk missing out on Ajax starlet Daishawn Redan with RB Leipzig close to securing his signature. The 16-year-old is regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in the academy and has scored 19 goals so far this season. (Kicker)

ITALY

Juventus have bid £25m for Alexis Sanchez, with Arsenal resigned to losing the Chilean this summer. The Gunners have offered Sanchez a contract worth around £180,000-a-week (a £50,000 per week increase on his current deal), but the forward will not budge from his £250,000-a-week demands which has given the Serie A champions leverage. (Corriere Dello Sport)

Both Everton and West Ham are preparing summer bids for Udinese midfielder Seko Fofana. The 21-year-old originally joined the club on loan from Manchester City, but the move was then made into a permanent one after impressing manager Luigi Delneri. It's believed that Udinese would be willing to sell for around €10m - a number that would drop significantly if they are relegated. (Calcio Mercato)

SPAIN

Oriol Romeu has emerged as a surprise target for Barcelona after a string of excellent performances for Southampton. The 25-year-old is being touted as an 'alternative option' to Sergio Busquets who has struggled for form this season in the heart of midfield. Romeu started his career with the Catalan club before moving to Chelsea in 2011 in search of first team football. (Mundo Deportivo)

Inter striker Mauro Icardi is being lined up by Atletico Madrid as a potential replacement for Antoine Griezmann. The 24-year-old has scored 16 goals in Serie A this season and Diego Simeone wants the Argentine to lead Los Rojiblancos into a new era should their talismanic striker depart. (Marca)

FRANCE

Four clubs are interested in Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette: Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal and Manchester City. The 25-year-old is on record saying that he would like to leave the club this summer, but will cost upwards of £50m with Jean-Michel Aulas a tough negotiator. (Telefoot)

Paris Saint-Germain are targeting a move for Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam. The 26-year-old has become one of the most consistent performers in Serie A following his move from Saint Etienne in 2014, and could replace Maxwell at the Parc des Princes. Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with the Algerian. (Foot Mercato)

PORTUGAL

William Carvalho, who hired Pere Guardiola - Pep Guardiola's brother - as his agent last month will join Manchester City this summer. The midfielder has been linked with big money moves to Arsenal and Liverpool in the past, but has been convinced by Guardiola that his future belongs at The Etihad. (Record)

Pedro Madeira Rodrigues has promised that he will sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Taison if he is elected as the new Sporting President. The 29-year-old verbally agreed to join the club this summer, but will only sign a contract with Rodrigues in charge. (O Jogo)