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Euro Paper Talk: Paris Saint-Germain eye Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid v Juventus
Image: Could Cristiano Ronaldo be swapping Real for PSG next season?

European football is a wide, open plain of endless transfer tales and rumours. Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the European media to round up the latest transfer news and big stories.

Spain

PSG would be prepared to tempt Cristiano Ronaldo away from Real Madrid with an annual salary of €45m (£39m). However, the Parisians would not be able to offer any more than €150m (£131m) for the star and would be forced to sell a number of key players, including Edinson Cavani, Goncalo Guedes and Angel Di Maria. (Sport)

Real Madrid have signed 18-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrigo Rodrigues from Gremio Novorizontino. The player will join Madrid's Castilla "B" team next season. (Marca)

Atletico should face a battle to sign former Spain U21 international full-back Jonny from Celta Vigo. The defender's current employers are holding out for the full €18m (£16m) release clause despite his contract expiring next summer. (Sport)

Celta Vigo's defender Jonny Castro (l) vies with Manchester United's midfielder Jesse Lingard during their UEFA Europa League semi final first leg football
Image: Atleti want to sign Celta Vigo defender Jonny Castro (left)

Inter Milan transfer target Alan Franco is on Villareal's radar and could be the subject of a €10m (£8.75m) offer from the Spanish club within the next week. (Marca)

Italy

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has stated that he rejected a €110m (£96m) offer for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic last summer and another bid of that magnitude would be needed if the player were to move to Juventus this summer. (Calciomercato)

Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic Savic
Image: Lazio rejected a bid for Sergej Milinkovic Savic last summer

Former Manchester United forward Memphis Depay could be on his way to Italy, with both Milan clubs looking to snap up the Lyon forward for a proposed price of just €30m (£26m). AC Milan were the first to declare their interest in the Dutch international but could be held back by FFP rulings, allowing Inter to swoop in for the young talent. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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AC Milan's plans to sign Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj could be jeopardised by Juventus now considering a bid for the 29-year old. Massimiliano Allegri is apparently a fan of the Croatian international and the Turin club would be able to match the €2m (£1.75m) annual salary offered by their Milan rivals. (Calciomercato)

Mario Balotelli would be allowed to leave Nice for €10m (£8.75m) this summer and has been tempted by Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal and Marseille. However, the Italian striker would prefer a return to Italy and is already in discussions with Roma and Napoli, with Genoa and Parma also showing interest. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Germany

Robert Lewandowski's agent has confirmed that the Bayern Munich striker needs a "new challenge" and hopes to leave the club this summer. Pini Zahavi, the striker's agent, has stated that he hopes to find a potential suitor that can offer cash and a striker in return to the Bundesliga champions. Three clubs have been contacted, including PSG. (Sport Bild)

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has been linked with a move to Chelsea
Image: Robert Lewandowski may leave Bayern this summer, says his agent

David Alaba has shot down quotes attributed to his father by the Spanish press, claiming that Real Madrid were interested in signing the Bayern Munich defender. The Austrian international stated that he planned to remain playing in Germany next season. (Sport Bild)

Schalke have signed this season's 2.Bundesliga second-top goalscorer, Steven Skrzybski, from Union Berlin. The 25-year old has arrived in Gelsenkirchen after agreeing a three-year deal with the Bundesliga giants. (Kicker)

France

Thomas Tuchel has plans to not only coach PSG's first team but also wants a full breakdown of the club's second team and may also seek to appoint his own coach to run the team of young players. (L'Equipe)

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Image: Thomas Tuchel wants to name his own coach to run the PSG second team
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