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Euro Paper Talk: Barcelona target Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring during the la Liga match against Espanyol
Image: Antoine Griezmann to Barcelona? We round up today's European newspapers...

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 media across Europe for the latest news and transfer rumours.

Spain

Antoine Griezmann has emerged as a top transfer target for Barcelona as the Catalans could well be in the market for a striker if Neymar decides to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee.

Armed with the money they would receive for the Brazil international, they could tempt Atletico into parting with their prized asset the very same summer the 26-year-old pledged his future to the capital club.

The France forward had looked set to join Manchester United earlier in the summer but rejected their advances following Atleti's transfer ban being upheld. (AS)

Barcelona are keeping their options open as they plot ways they can replace Neymar. Having seen two bids turned down by Liverpool for their playmaker Philippe Coutinho, Barca are weighing up a third.

Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho
Image: Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho is being linked with a move to Barcelona

Juventus' Paulo Dybala is also a possibility and would reportedly jump at the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi at club level.

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Ousmane Dembele, a long-term target for the La Liga club, remains on their radar and his training ground bust-up with Roman Burki has fuelled rumours he could be on the move. (Marca)

Manchester City have sent four of their players on loan to Catalan-based team Girona. Pablo Maffeo, Marlos Moreno, Aleix Garcia and Douglas Luiz have all joined on a season-long loan deals. (AS)

Germany

Liverpool's top transfer target Naby Keita looks set to stay in Germany for another season.

The Reds saw a bid worth £67m (€75m) rejected in July but despite Red Bull's director of football Ralf Ragnick's best efforts, the 22-year-old midfielder won't be signing a new deal with the club which would see his £45m (€50m) clause, which is active next summer, removed from his contract. (SportBild)

Naby Keita
Image: Naby Keita is set to stay with RB Leipzig for another season

Holger Badstuber has joined VfB Stuttgart following on from his contract expiring with Bayern Munich.

The versatile centre-back spent time on loan at Schalke last season and was courted by many clubs across Europe. However, he has settled with the team who gave him his first chance in football before his move to Bavaria. (Kicker)

Hertha Berlin are close to completing the signing of Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Valentino Lazaro.

It was believed RB Leipzig might have been interested in the 21-year-old but the club from the German capital have agreed a deal with the Austrians and Lazaro now just needs to complete a medical before the move can be made official. (Kicker)

Italy

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Inter Milan midfielder Joao Mario. Talks between the two clubs have been ongoing with the Serie A side wanting a player in exchange.

Luciano Spalletti's men enquired about the availability of Angel Di Maria, Javier Pastore and finally Julian Draxler with the former being a top target for the Italians. (Calciomercato)

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14:  Angel Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Champions League Round o
Image: Inter Milan have enquired about PSG's Angel Di Maria

Juventus are searching the market for a midfielder having lost out to Bayern Munich in the battle for Corentin Tolisso.

The Turin club have been linked with Blaise Matuidi and Steven N'Zonzi but they could turn their attentions once again to Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes.

The Portugal international was a target for the club previously and could be allowed to leave the Nou Camp. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Napoli are planning for life after Pepe Reina. The Spaniard turns 35 at the end of the month and questions have been asked with regards to his pre-season form.

Pepe Reina was the late hero for Napoli against Roma
Image: Pepe Reina is being linked with a move away from Napoli

The club are said to be interested in Bayer Leverkusen's Bernd Leno and Real Sociedad's Geronimo Rulli. (Calciomercato)

Having sold Federico Bernardeschi this summer, Fiorentina are in the market for a winger.

Linked with a move for Liverpool's Lazar Markovic, they have now made a move for Borussia Dortmund's Emre Mor. The Turkey international would be heading for Florence in a deal worth £13m (€15m). (Calciomercato)

France

Neymar's imminent arrival in the French capital could see Julian Draxler heading for the exit door.

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14:  Julian Draxler of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with team-mates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champio
Image: Could Julian Draxler (R) be heading for the exit door at PSG?

Reports claim the German, who appeared reinvigorated in Paris following his move from Wolfsburg, could be one of the victims of Neymar's arrival. (Le10Sport)

Manchester United have struck a deal with PSG for their right-back Serge Aurier.

The arrival of Dani Alves lead to Aurier being deemed surplus to requirements and Jose Mourinho has sanctioned a £27m (€30m) deal for the right-back. (Le10Sport)

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