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All news from European newspapers, including Maurizio Sarri who could return to Italy and more about the future of Paul Pogba at Manchester United.

The international break is the perfect opportunity for European clubs to refine their transfer strategies and finalize their plans for the summer.

That's why the rumor has, once again, started to turn seriously. Our Football Whispers friends are here to gather all the latest news, views and gossip from the continent.

Italy

The boss of Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri, and Gian Piero Gasperini, of Atalanta, are the two main candidates for the presidency of Rome this summer. Sarri is the club's favorite choice but, even though he's sacked by the Blues, an appointment could be problematic. (Corriere dello Sport)

Striker Valencia Rodrigo, whose contract includes a £ 100m buyout clause, is on Mauro Icardi's replacement list if Argentina were to leave Inter this summer. Icardi has not played for the Italian club since last February, after being removed from his captaincy. (Corriere dello Sport)

However, Icardi is expected to resume training from Inter today, after meeting on Sunday with club president Steven Zhang. (Sport Mediaset)

Spain

Real Madrid could use Gareth Bale as a weighty player when he launches a move for Manchester United star Paul Pogba. The French midfielder this week has called Real a "dream club" that could trigger a summer transfer. Meanwhile, United's interest in Bale lasted several years. (AS)

While Manchester City's transfer target, Saul, should leave, Atletico Madrid is considering moving Adrien Rabiot, who will leave Paris Saint-Germain for nothing at the expiry of his contract. (AS)

Atletico Madrid also keeps an eye on Benfica central defender Ruben Dias. The 21-year-old has settled in the Eagles' first team this season and has a £ 50 million buyout clause in his contract. (AS)

Barcelona is waiting to finalize the sale of André Gomes in the coming weeks. The Portuguese midfielder is on loan at Everton, favorites to get his signature. There is, however, a serious interest in another unnamed club. (Sport)

Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will both try to sign the defender of Ajax Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch star is expected to join Barcelona this summer, but no agreement has been confirmed yet. (Mundo Deportivo)

la France

Bayern Munich continues talks with Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez about a summer transfer to the Allianz Arena. The winner of the French World Cup has been offered a five-year contract and the Bundesliga champions could trigger its £ 70 million buyout clause. (CMR)

Germany

The late defender of Augsburg Philipp Max is wanted by Borussia Dortmund to replace long-time Marcel Schmelzer. The 25-year-old would cost around 20 million pounds, but is also being watched by the Roma. (Sport Bild)

Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches admits he's not happy with the club due to lack of match time. The Portuguese international has only six starts this season under Niko Kovac. "I want to play more and maybe in another club, I have to worry about it." (Kicker)