Sunday 3 March 2019 14:02, UK
As we enter the business end of the 2018/19 season, clubs across Europe are beginning to turn their thoughts to their summer recruitment plans.
Our friends at Football Whispers have sifted through the European media to find the best transfer news and the latest news stories.
Juventus have plans in place to bring former manager Antonio Conte back to Turin. Rumours have surfaced over recent weeks hinting at Massimiliano Allegri's possible departure at the end of the current campaign. Behind the scenes, the Serie A leaders have sounded out a return for the former Chelsea boss with Conte reportedly keen on rejoining the club. (Corriere Dello Sport)
However, Conte is not the only tactician the reigning Serie A champions are interested in. Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are under consideration with the Italian giants confident they can tempt the coaches to leave their current clubs. (Tuttosport)
AC Milan and Juventus are battling it out with Manchester City for the signature of Dinamo Zagreb wonderkid Antonio Marin. The 18-year-old winger has caught the eye of Europe's elite clubs with his abundance of talent, and the Croatian club aren't against cashing in on their stars. (Calciomercato)
Japanese club Vissel Kobe could be about to add to their Spanish contingent. Already able to call upon World Cup winners Andres Iniesta and David Villa, they are now interested in Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper. Once dubbed the long-term successor to Sergio Busquets, the La Masia graduate has struggled to make an impact at the Nou Camp. (Sport)
Schalke ultras stripped Benjamin Stambouli of the captain's armband after the club's 4-0 home defeat to Fortuna Dusseldorf. Last season's Bundesliga runners-up are struggling in 14th position. The capo, the leader of the ultras, handed the armband to captain Ralf Fahrmann at the start of the season as a way to show the players that the fans were behind the team. However, after a number of poor performances, the fans have made the bold call to tell the players that they feel let down by the team. (Bild)
Pep Guardiola revealed on Friday that he wants to recruit three or four players during the summer. A left-back is on his list due to Benjamin Mendy's injuries. The France international has missed large chunks of both seasons since his move to the Etihad forcing Guardiola to field midfielders in the full-back area. Lyon left-back Ferland Mendy tops the Manchester City wishlist with Leicester City's Ben Chilwell a close second. (Le10Sport)
Chelsea's transfer ban may have dented their hopes to bring in Zinedine Zidane. The former Real Madrid boss had been identified as the club's top target to replace Maurizio Sarri. However, the club's ban is believed to have dampened the French legends desire to call Stamford Bridge home. (Le10Sport)
Manchester United are looking to raid Benfica in a bid to revamp their team during the summer. Midfield maestro Joao Felix and defender Ruben Dias are top the shopping list this summer but a bid of €180 million is what is going to be required to snap up the two talented youngsters. (Record)
