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European Paper Talk: Liverpool tipped to rival Arsenal for Thomas Lemar

Arsenal target Thomas Lemar steered Monaco to Ligue 1 glory and a Champions League semi-final last season

The summer transfer window is in full flow and clubs across Europe are making moves as they look to piece together the squad they need in time for the start of the season.

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media for the latest news and transfer rumours.

France

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Although Arsenal are still the frontrunners for Monaco's Thomas Lemar, the France international has been mooted as a possible Liverpool transfer target.

Neymar's chances of moving to Paris Saint-Germain are now 60/40. That's not quite as confident as the press suggested last week, but there's still belief it will move over the line. (L'Equipe)

Philippe Coutinho
Image: Philippe Coutinho is a target for Barcelona

If Neymar moves to France, Barcelona will push hard for Philippe Coutinho. (Le10Sport)

Real Betis have made a €7m (£6.3m) offer for West Ham United transfer target Ryad Boudebouz. The Hammers are monitoring the situation and are interested in the playmaker. Genoa, Bayer Leverkusen and Sampdoria are also keen. (France Football)

Spain

Atletico Madrid's transfer ban has put Diego Costa's Chelsea exit on hold. The Spanish side cannot register him until January, so they are no rush to complete the move. The player will not stay in London for long, though, and could instruct his agent, Jorge Mendes, to find an alternative club. (Marca)

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"He's going." Neymar will join PSG this summer according to Spanish media. (Sport)

Neymar is expected to have his PSG medical in Qatar on Tuesday. He did not fly back to Spain with the rest of his team and reportedly travelled instead to meet PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi. He will fly to China on Monday to meet commercial appointments but then return on Tuesday to sign for the Ligue 1 side. (Marca)

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Image: Paulo Dybala helped Juventus beat Barcelona in last season's Champions League

An option to replace Neymar is Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. Barcelona will meet with Juventus representatives soon in order to facilitate a €110m (£98.5m) move for the Argentine striker. (Marca)

Cristiano Ronaldo will appear in court on Monday and is expected to deny allegations in a €14.6m (£13m) fraud case. (AS)

Barcelona will go on the offensive after finishing their tour of the USA. They want a central midfielder and a left winger. Coutinho is close but they also want Ousmane Dembele and Manchester City transfer target Kylian Mbappe. (Mundo Deportivo)

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Germany

Leon Goretzka has responded to reports he has already agreed a transfer to Bayern Munich.

"I have no agreement, that's utter nonsense," he explained at Schalke's training camp in Austria. The Germany international went on to state that once an agreement has been made, whether it's a move away from Schalke or a contract extension, there will be an official statement. (Bild)

Germany's midfielder Leon Goretzka celerate after scoring during the 2017 Confederations Cup semi-final football match between Germany and Mexico at the Fi
Image: Germany's midfielder Leon Goretzka is being linked with a move to Bayern Munich

Italy

Inter Milan should complete a deal for former Liverpool transfer target Dalbert on Monday. The Brazilian left-back impressed for Nice last term and has long been on the Italians' wanted list. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Mauro Icardi has explained there has been a change of atmosphere in the Inter dressing room since the arrival of coach Luciano Spalletti. They are looking towards Champions League qualification and are hoping to battle AC Milan and Juventus for the Serie A title. (Corriere dello Sport)

Napoli are going to offer Lazio €22m (£19.7m) for winger and Chelsea transfer target Keita Balde. (Corriere dello Sport)

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