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Euro Paper Talk: Jose Mourinho does not want Cristiano Ronaldo

Relations at Real Madrid between the pair first became strained towards the end of Mourinho's first season at the club
Image: Jose Mourinho does not want Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Marca

The latest transfer news from the European newspapers as Jose Mourinho distances himself from a move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Spain

Jose Mourinho does not want Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United. The former Real Madrid manager is reluctant to link up with the attacker again after how their relationship deteriorated before he left the Spanish capital. Mourinho also feels any deal would not make financial sense for the 32-year-old Portugal forward. (Marca)

Jorge Mendes met with Barcelona representatives on Tuesday over the potential arrivals at the club of Valencia's Joao Cancelo and Benfica's Nelson Semedo. The Benfica full-back has interest in Manchester too with both United and City keen on acquiring the 23-year-old. (Marca)

Chelsea are close to signing Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore as they look to bulk up their wing-back options. (Sport)

Germany

Liverpool transfer rumours suggested Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a target this summer after a deal to take the Gabon International to Paris Saint-Germain fell through. However, Borussia Dortmund want his future sorted by the end of July and if no deal can be struck he'll be staying in Germany. (SportBild)

Borussia Dortmund have received no bids for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Image: Liverpool are reportedly interested in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Mainz are interested in experienced goalkeeper Rene Adler, who currently plays for Hamburg. The 32-year-old could become first-choice keeper for the team with Jonas Lossi moving on from the club. (Kicker)

France

Paris Saint-Germain are keeping a close eye on developments between Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal forward has jumped to the top of the list of Manchester United transfer targets this summer, but his prickly relationship with Jose Mourinho could hinder the potential move. (L'Equipe)

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Eliaquim Mangala was on target for Valencia against Leganes
Image: Eliaquim Mangala was on loan at Valencia last season

Lyon are interested in signing Manchester City centre-back Eliaquim Mangala. The Frenchman spent time on loan at Valencia last season and is surplus to requirements at City. (L'Equipe)

Italy

Inter Milan enquired about the availability of Barcelona's Andres Iniesta and Aleix Vidal but the response from the Catalan club was not encouraging. New Inter boss Luciano Spalletti wants to sign Borja Valero from Fiorentina to bolster his midfield options. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is fighting hard to overcome his knee injury
Image: Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had "many offers from the US and beyond", says agent Mino Raiola

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola says the 35-year-old striker, who is out of contract at Manchester United at the end of June, has had "many offers from the US and beyond". (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Barcelona, Inter and Juventus are battling it out for Fiorentina attacker Federico Bernardeschi. The two Serie A clubs have been courting the Italian for some time but interest from the La Liga giants threatens their bids. Juventus believe the player's desire to move to Turin will be enough to help them secure his services alongside Bayern Munich's Douglas Costa. (Calciomercato)

Super-agent Mino Raiola is plotting an exchange between Serie A champions Juventus and Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. Raiola wants to move Blaise Matuidi, his client, to the Champions League finalists this summer. (Corriere dello Sport)

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