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European Paper Talk: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte refused Roman Abramovich's Neymar offer

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14:  Neymar of Barcelona runs during the warm-up before the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-
Image: Roman Abramovich has offered to bring Neymar to Stamford Bridge, according to the Italian press

Our friends at Football Whispers have looked at Europe's top media outlets to see what's making people on the continent talk today.

Italy

Antonio Conte has turned down Roman Abramovich's offer to bring Barcelona star Neymar to Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea boss is refusing to sign off on any transfer deals because he is tempted by Inter Milan's interest. (Tuttosport)

Juventus have entered the race for Real Madrid's Isco, who wants to leave the Bernabeu. But the Serie A leaders will face competition as the midfielder is also a transfer target for Manchester City and Barcelona. (Corriere dello Sport)

Stefan de Vrij is Inter Milan's main transfer target for the next summer. They have already agreed a four-year deal with the Lazio defender, but need to reach an agreement with his current club. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Stefan De Vrij
Image: Stefan De Vrij is a reported main transfer target for Inter Milan

Fiorentina coach Paulo Sousa has met with the Borussia Dortmund hierarchy to discuss taking a job with the Bundesliga side. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Spain

Barcelona will return for Riyad Mahrez this summer. They tried to bring him to the Camp Nou last summer but Leicester wouldn't sell. But the Barca hierarchy believe after the Foxes' disappointing season, they could cash in on their star man for €35m to €40m. (Sport)

Paulo Dybala has decided to leave Juventus in the summer and sees his future in Spain. The Argentinean wants a clause in his contract that establishes a set price that he can be sold to Barcelona for, but Juve aren't keen on letting him go and could ask for Andre Gomes, Ivan Rakitic or Javier Mascherano as part of any deal. (Mundo Deportivo)

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SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03:  Leicester player Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Leicester City at Stadiu
Image: Riyad Mahrez remains a wanted man by Barcelona

When asked about Kylian Mbappe possibly joining Real Madrid, Los Blancos president Florentino Perez refused to rule it out. "Anything is possibly in life, but at the same time I say 'We don't speak about players who don't play for Madrid.' He's a very good player, but we're focusing on the league and the Champions League." (Marca)

Perez also claimed Karim Benzema was the best No 9 in the world and he wants him to stay at Madrid until he retires. (Marca)

Sergi Roberto says Barcelona assistant manager Juan Carlos Unzue would be a great appointment to replace Luis Enrique as manager of the Catalan side. Unzue is currently one of the favourites for the role. (TV3)

Germany

during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and 1. FC Koeln at Wirsol Rhein-Neckar-Arena on December 3, 2016 in Sinsheim, Germany.
Image: Rumoured Premier League target Mark Uth wants to stay at Hoffenheim

Mark Uth, who is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton, has said a move to the Premier League would not interest him. The 25-year-old forward wants to stay at Hoffenheim. (Bild)

Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner thinks RB Leipzig could upset the apple cart and compete with the Bundesliga leader's dominance in the German transfer market. (Sport Bild)

France

Hatem Ben Arfa will leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer if Unai Emery is still manager. The 30-year-old attacker believes the Spanish coach hasn't given him a proper chance in the French capital. (Le Parisien)

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Hatem Ben Arfa (L) vies for the ball with Ludogorets' Bulgarian midfielder Svetoslav Dyakov during the UEFA Champions
Image: Hatem Ben Arfa has endured a tough time at PSG under Unai Emery

Karim Benzema has hailed Monaco right-back turned midfielder Fabinho. "I really like Fabinho," the Real Madrid forward said. "He was at Real Madrid and played in defence, but I've been really impressed with him in the middle of the pitch." (RMC Sport)

Portugal

Benfica are interested in Joel Pereira. The 20-year-old Manchester United goalkeeper made his debut for the Red Devils as a substitute earlier this year but the Lisbon club believe they can tempt him to move to Portugal. (Record)

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