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European paper talk: Diego Costa closing on Atletico Madrid move from Chelsea

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Image: Diego Costa is close to signing for Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental press to round up the latest transfer news from across Europe.

Spain

Atletico Madrid will finally complete the signing of Diego Costa from Chelsea this week. Costa has not been involved for Antonio Conte's side this season as he tries to force through a move to his old club. (Marca)

Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig striker and Liverpool target Timo Werner. The 21-year-old scored 21 goals last season and has caught the eye recently with three goals in Germany's two World Cup Qualifiers last week. It is claimed the club have identified Werner as a long-term replacement for Arsenal target Karim Benzema. (AS)

Arsenal may be offered the chance to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema next summer as the Spanish club set their sights on Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann. Benzema has been a long-time target for the Gunners and has scored 181 goals in 371 appearances during his eight years at Madrid. (Don Balon)

Karim Benzema milks the supporters' applause after scoring Real Madrid's second goal
Image: Karim Benzema could be available next summer

Germany

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has played down talk of the club selling striker Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international sparked outrage when he criticised the Bundesliga champions' transfer policy, but Hoeness said he does not view the situation as serious. (Spiegel)

Thomas Muller has revealed he thought about leaving Bayern Munich for Manchester United in 2015 and has not ruled out a move away in the future. United lodged an ambitious bid to sign the Germany international when Louis van Gaal was in charge, but the Bundesliga club convinced him to stay by saying he was an important part of the team's future. (Kicker)

Hoffenheim manager Julian Nagelsmann has admitted that managing Bayern Munich is a big dream of his. The 30-year-old coach was speaking after his side beat the Bundesliga champions 2-0 at the weekend. (SportBild)

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Italy

Barcelona target Paulo Dybala admits he does not know if he will join Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp in the future. The 23-year-old said he is happy to have Messi as a team-mate at Argentina and admits that he learns a lot from the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. Dybala also insists he is happy at Juventus and was not aware of any interest from the Catalan giants during the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Paulo Dybala was on the scoresheet for Juventus in Turin
Image: Paulo Dybala is unsure as to whether he will play for Barcelona in the future

AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone has insisted that the club's aim is to finish in the top four this season. The Rossoneri were beaten 4-1 by Lazio at the weekend but Fassone insists that it was merely a stumble, and has criticised agent Mino Raiola after the agent claimed Milan's current project will not restore the club's former glories. (Corriere dello Sport)

France

Kylian Mbappe believes people should be happy that he chose to stay in Ligue 1. Mbappe moved to Paris Saint-Germain on loan from Monaco amid reported interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City and Barcelona but says he is happy he opted to join the 'best team in Ligue 1'. (L'Equipe)

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