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Transfer Talks: Mandzu & Juve to 2021; Rabiot → Madrid; Monreal in & Umtiti out

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All Football takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from all across Europe.

OFFICIAL: Mandzukic signs a new contract with Juventus until 2021

The official notice of his contract renewal was confirmed today and it is news that the Bianconeri fans will warmly welcome, because ‘Mister No Good’, on the field, totally contradicts the nice nickname. In fact, having someone like Mario in front of you is good, very good.

For four seasons at Juventus, he has already collected 159 appearances and scored 43 goals. But perhaps the figure that best describes Mario's attitude on the field are the 19 assists given to his companions. Generosity is a rare gift in attackers, yet Mandzukic blatantly refutes the cliché. His leading headers are the signature of a dominator in the penalty area, but also the signal of unselfishness, which acts as a multiplier of effectiveness for the companions. 

Real Madrid 'have already agreed terms' with PSG's Adrien Rabiot

According to Canal+ France's programme 'Late Football Club', Rabiot has agreed terms with Zidane's side and will sign his new contract very soon.

Rabiot will be the first signing as Madrid look to reshape their squad for next season after this one fell way below expectations. Zinedine Zidane is a huge admirer of Rabiot and has big plans for the young midfielder. 

Rabiot has been removed from the first team picture and was fined by PSG after he was spotted partying the same night his team was eliminated by Manchester United in the Champions League.

Barcelona target Arsenal's Nacho Monreal

Nacho Monreal is wanted by Barcelona as a backup for next season because as things stand, he could leave Arsenal on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Barcelona's need for a backup defender is no surprise given their somewhat lack of depth in central defence and especially at left-back. Transfermarketweb is now reporting of possible interest from the Catalans in Arsenal's veteran defender, Nacho Monreal, who could be available on a free transfer at the end of the current season.

Real Madrid eye £35m Man Utd defender Bailly (Sun)

Real Madrid are eyeing a surprise £35million move to take Manchester United's Eric Bailly back to Spain in the summer.

The Ivorian has lost his place in the United first-team this season after suffering a series of injuries and is willing to move on in the upcoming window, according to the Sun.

Bailly's representatives know United are also keen to bring in new defenders in the summer.

Zinedine Zidane likes Bailly, having seen him play during his last spell in La Liga, and Real have suggested him as a potential buy.

Barca 'plan to raise €300m in sales as Coutinho, Rakitic & Umtiti could be sold'

Barca have already committed to paying an initial €75m for Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are also weighing up moves for Matthijs de Ligt, Luka Jovic and even Antoine Griezmann ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer.

However the club's hierarchy are aware that to push through with their plans, players must leave first.

There are two categories of players who could leave Camp Nou -- those regularly linked with big money moves away -- including Philippe Coutinho, Samuel Umtiti and Ivan Rakitic -- and others who do not feature in coach Ernesto Valverde's plans.

PSG join Varane race as they seek Thiago Silva replacement (AS)

Paris Saint-Germain have joined a growing list of suitors for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane, who appears to be set on leaving the Bernabéu this summer.

A raft of suitors are emerging in the wake of Raphael Varane's apparent decision to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, with Paris Saint-Germain the latest club to join the race to secure the France international defender's signature.

Man Utd make big call on De Gea's future as summer transfer window nears

United have been in talks with goalkeeper De Gea and his representatives for 18 months now, but no deal has yet been reached.

De Gea, who has a year left on his current contract, is understood to want in excess of £350,000 a week, and the club and his camp have yet to reach a compromise figure.

While United want the 28-year-old Spain international to stay, and he is also said to want to continue an Old Trafford career that began in 2011, an impasse has been reached in talks and there is no sign of a compromise being reached.

Despite that, United are understood to be under no financial pressure to sell and could allow De Gea to enter the final season of his deal with his future still unresolved.

Klopp's transfer decision as Origi moves ahead of Shaqiri & Sturridge

There was Divock Origi stepping off the bench and making a real difference for Liverpool as an impact substitute.

Strong, positive and direct, the Belgian striker surged at the Tottenham backline at Anfield on Sunday afternoon and won the corner which ultimately led to Toby Alderweireld's dramatic late own goal.

Jurgen Klopp's trust in Origi has grown significantly over the course of this thrilling season for the Reds.

Man City 'want Atletico midfielder Rodri & ready to pay €70m release clause'

The 22-year-old only joined Atleti from Villarreal in a deal worth an initial €20m plus a further €5m in add-ons, but now has been linked with a move to England.

Rodri has been widely tipped to be the successor of Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets for the Spanish national team and City boss Pep Guardiola is also said to see him in this mould.

The midfielder’s contract at Atleti runs through until 2023 but the club would be powerless to prevent him leaving should his €70m release clause be met.