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European Paper Talk: Zinedine Zidane planning Real Madrid overhaul this summer

Gareth Bale, Real Madrid
Image: Will Gareth Bale be among the Real Madrid players Zinedine Zidane tries to move on?

With just weeks remaining of their respective domestic campaigns, Europe's biggest and best clubs are already busy with their transfer plans as they look to strengthen this summer.

Our friends at Football Whispers have sifted through the European media to find the best transfer stories and the latest news items across the Continent.

Spain

Real Madrid have reportedly made Luka Jovic their number one transfer target this summer, with the Benfica striker, who is currently starring on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, said to be available for €60m (£51.9m) (Marca)

Zinedine Zidane has stated there will be changes at Real Madrid this summer, and acknowledged there are several players at the club who could be sold. (Multiple outlets)

Luka Jovic celebrates after scoring for Eintracht Frankfurt
Image: Luka Jovic is reported to be Real Madrid No 1 transfer target

Despite reports stating Manchester United are considering giving him the captaincy, it has been claimed the Red Devils believe Paul Pogba's attitude and performance levels have dropped off since being linked with a move to Real Madrid. (AS)

Mauro Icardi will reportedly turn down new contract offers from Inter Milan in favour of departing for a club capable of challenging for the Champions League, with Juventus, Manchester United, and Napoli among the sides said to be interested. (AS)

Real Madrid and PSG are ready to challenge Barcelona for the signing of Japanese starlet Takefusa Kubo, with the attacking midfielder expected to leave FC Tokyo when he turns 18 in June. (Marca)

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Germany

Bayern Munich are considering a €50m (£43.3m) move for Roma's teenage star Nicolo Zaniolo as part of the club's overhaul this summer. (Bild)

Another Bayern Munich transfer target is Ajax starlet Matthijs de Ligt, but it has been reported that the Bundesliga champions are no longer interested in signing the 19-year-old. (Sportbild)

RB Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has confirmed much-sought-after striker Timo Werner is keen to leave the club in the summer. (Sky Sports in Germany)

Italy

Tottenham are said to be considering a move for Lazio defender Joachim Andersen and will send scouts to watch him play on Sunday. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Edin Dzeko Roma
Image: Will Edin Dzeko replace Mauro Icardi at Inter?

Former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko remains the most likely striker to join Inter as they look for a replacement for Mauro Icardi, who is expected to depart in the summer, but Jovic, Romelu Lukaku, and Duvan Zapata are all being considered according to reports. (Tuttosport)

France

PSG forward Julian Draxler has stated he expects Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to remain at the club this summer despite interest in both, as they have unfinished business at the club. (Canal+)

PSG are interested in signing Lille's exciting forward and Arsenal transfer target Nicolas Pepe as a possible replacement for Edinson Cavani. (Le10sport)

Lyon are interested in bringing their former captain Maxime Gonalons back to the club this summer after his nightmare stint away from the club since 2017, in which he joined Roma and was then loaned out to Sevilla. (Le Progres)

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