European paper talk: Alvaro Morata in at Manchester United as David de Gea departs?
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Whispers round up the latest transfer news from the European papers as
Arsenal close in on Alexandre Lacazette and rumours of an Alvaro
Morata-David de Gea swap re-emerge.
Italy
Chelsea target Federico Bernardeschi is set to leave Fiorentina for Italian champions Juventus next week. The versatile young winger is expected to move for £35 (€40m) plus a player - probably either Stefano Sturaro or Tomas Rincon. (Corriere dello Sport)Tottenham Hotspur target Suso is keen to stay at AC Milan, but he is available for a transfer fee of £26m (€30m). It is reported that the Spanish winger may no longer be required for head coach Vincenzo Montella's tactics, something that will alert Roma and
Napoli. (Corriere dello Sport)
The Leicester City transfer rumours around Gregoire Defrel could soon come to fruition. according to reports. The Sassuolo striker, who scored 16 league goals last term, is reportedly closing in on a £16m (€18m) move to the former Premier League champions. (Sportitalia)
Roma are tracking reserve Liverpool left-back Alberto Moreno after Napoli had a bid for the Spaniard turned down. The possibility was first discussed upon completion of Mohamed Salah's move to the Premier League side. (Corriere dello Sport)
Spain
Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of goalkeeper David de Gea from Manchester United. The shot-stopper has been sought after by the Spanish champions for several years and a move could be sealed following the transfer of Alvaro Morata the other way. (Don Balon)Atletico Madrid remain ahead in the race to sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa and just need to agree a transfer fee. The Spanish hitman previously played for Atleti before moving to the Premier League. Were he to return, he would be unable to play until January 2018 due to the club's transfer ban. (AS)
Barcelona have joined in the race for Spain U21 international Jorge Mere. The Sporting Gijon centre-back is seen as a viable long-term option for the Catalan giants, who may activate the player's £13m (€15m) release clause. (Mundo Deportivo)
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