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European Paper Talk: Lionel Messi wants Paulo Dybala at Barcelona if Neymar leaves

Juventus' forward from Argentina Paulo Dybala celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match Juventus vs
Image: Could Paulo Dybala replace Neymar at Barcelona?

With the transfer window in full swing, clubs across Europe are scrambling to secure their top summer targets.

Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media to bring you up to date with the latest transfer news.

Spain

With Neymar's future the subject of intense speculation at the moment, current Camp Nou superstar Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona to sign compatriot Paulo Dybala from Juventus. The 23-year-old Argentina forward is widely regarded as being among the most gifted young players in the world and is one of few attackers who could fill the Brazilian boots should he leave for Paris Saint-Germain. (Don Balon)

Neymar's father has met with PSG officials and pledged his son's future to the French club, verbally agreeing terms on a six-year deal which will match Messi's recent pay rise at Barcelona. (Marca)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Real Madrid target David de Gea will be staying at Old Trafford, while admitting that he has not considered a move for Bernabeu superstars Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo as signing them would be "mission impossible". (AS)

David De Gea of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford
Image: David De Gea looks set to remain at Old Trafford

Ahead of the club's friendly against Juventus last night, in which the Brazilian scored twice, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde held a conversation with Neymar to ascertain whether the player intends to depart the Camp Nou. (Mundo Deportivo)

Italy

Juventus face defeat in their efforts to sign Nemanja Matic from Chelsea with Manchester United closing in on the Serbian midfielder after missing out on top target Eric Dier. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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Despite changing agents this summer, reported Barcelona and Manchester United transfer target Marco Verratti is likely to stay at PSG unless a huge offer is received. (Corriere dello Sport)

Marco Verratti in action during the Group A, Champions League, Group A match between Paris Saint-Germain Football Club and Basel
Image: A change in agents but not a change in clubs for Verratti?

Germany

Hoffenheim are interested in Borussia Dortmund full-back Felix Passlack, with the Bundesliga high-flyers eyeing the 19-year-old as a potential replacement for Jeremy Toljan, who has just one year remaining in his contract at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena. (Bild)

France

PSG want to form a front three of Neymar, Edinson Cavani and Alexis Sanchez for the coming season, although the Brazilian's Barcelona team-mates are attempting to convince him to stay with the Catalan giants. (Le10Sport)

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