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Arsenal have moved ahead of Liverpool and Tottenham for a star attacking signing, while a Real Madrid man is headed for the Premier League – both in all the latest Euro Paper Talk.

ARSENAL LEADING CODY GAKPO RACE

PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo is a firm transfer target for Arsenal, who are leading the race to sign him according to a report.

The 22-year-old has emerged as the latest exciting Dutch winger off the PSV academy assembly line after Steven Bergwijn.

And he could yet follow the Tottenham man’s footsteps with a move to the Premier League.

Previous reports revealed that Liverpool and Arsenal had accelerated interest in Gakpo ahead of the summer.

But as well as Arsenal and the Reds, Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also considering a move.

According to the latest from Voetbal International, the Gunners lead the race for Gakpo.

Indeed, the report claims that Mikel Arteta’s side are the ‘frontrunners’ for the four-cap Netherlands international.

While he only extended his contract until 2026 in January, that is unlikely to stop PSV cashing in for a significant profit in the summer.

Arsenal are in need of attacking reinforcements this summer, hence the interest. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left for Barcelona in January and Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are increasingly likely to follow him out as free agents in the summer.

Gakpo has scored 16 goals and assisted 15 others in 37 games in all competitions this season.

AND THE REST FROM EURO PAPER TALK

Real Madrid could let Rodrygo leave if their plan to sign Kylian Mbappe becomes a reality. What’s more, the Premier League is the likeliest destination for the Brazilian. (Sport)

Meanwhile, West Ham will rival Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and others to sign Madrid midfielder Isco this summer. (Estadio Deportivo)

Tottenham made contact with Roberto Mancini before appointing Antonio Conte as manager in November. However, Italy boss Mancini bluntly rejected the approach. (Il Mattino)

Newcastle want to sign Stefan de Vrij instead of fellow Inter defender Milan Skriniar, who is likely to sign a new contract. (Tuttomercatoweb)

Meanwhile, current Magpies defender Emil Krafth has admitted that he could leave St James’ Park this summer. (Fotbollskanalen)

BARCELONA MAKING MOVES

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has floated the idea of a swap deal with Wolves involving Adama Traore and Francisco Trincao, following doubt over both sides agreeing a deal. (RAC1)

Trincao could also replace Raphinha at Leeds United if Barcelona strike a deal for the Brazil international. (Mundo Deportivo)

Laporta has also revealed his confidence in luring Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah to Barcelona. (RAC1)

Salah is more likely to join Barcelona than Robert Lewandowski or Erling Haaland. Nevertheless, all three are summer transfer targets for the La Liga club. (Sport)

AC Milan are one of the clubs keen on signing Le Havre’s star teenage defender Souleymane Isaak Toure. (Calciomercato)

EURO PAPER TALK – NAPOLI EYE PREMIER LEAGUE RAID

Napoli have taken initial steps over a move for Southampton’s on-loan Chelsea striker Armando Broja. Indeed, they are wary of a potential Newcastle bid for Victor Osimhen. (Alfredo Pedulla)

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho has insisted that he has not decided on his future. But, with his contract expiring this summer, he could move back to Athletico Paranense in Brazil. (Globo Esporte)

Lucas Digne has lauded the “incredible welcome” he got from Steven Gerrard following his move to Aston Villa from Everton. (L’Equipe)

Digne also slammed former Everton boss Rafael Benitez for his “bad philosophy” at the club, amid the falling-out between the pair. (L’Equipe)

Bayern Munich have offered Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui a significantly more lucrative contract than Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)

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