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	Goal summarises the biggest transfer talk from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga and beyond WATFORD WANT NIANG PERMANENTLY Watford are looking to sign M'Baye Niang from AC Milan on a permanent basis in the summer following the 22-year-old's impressive start to life in the Premier League, according to The Daily Mail. The on-loan attacker impressed against Arsenal on his debut for the Hornets before claiming a goal and an assist during his side's 2-1 victory over Burnley just days later. Milan are said to be willing to sell Niang, who is valued at around £13.5 million. MARTIAL TO QUIT MAN UTD Anthony Martial is set to quit Manchester United in order to force through a deal to French champions Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, according to a report from The Mirror. The 21-year-old has struggled for regular game time this season under Jose Mourinho and apparently believes the Portuguese coach is trying to force him out of Old Trafford.  Martial supposedly took offence to Mourinho questioning certain United players' 'winning mentality' and is growing frustrated with his role as a substitute. MAN CITY RETURN FOR LAPORTE Manchester City are to return for Athletic Club's Aymeric Laporte in the summer, despite the Frenchman turning down a £39 million move before the start of the season, according to a report from The Mirror. The 22-year-old is said to have a £55 million buyout clause in his contract and is seen by City boss Guardiola as a better value signing than Southampton's £50 million-rated Virgil van Dijk.  Laporte has made 26 appearances for the Basque club this season, including 19 starts in La Liga. INTER MAKE MASSIVE CONTE OFFER Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has emerged as the number one target for Serie A side Inter, according to a report from Tuttosport (via ilbianconero). The former Juventus boss has transformed the Stamford Bridge club since his summer arrival, leading them to the top of the Premier League table with a nine-point cushion from second-placed Tottenham. With Inter owners Suning Group looking to add a number of marquee signings in the summer, the San Siro side have marked Conte as the perfect man to take the Italian side back to the top and have offered him €15 million-a-year and a budget of € 400 million ahead of next season. ARSENAL WANT CARRICK Arsenal are lining up a shock move for Manchester United's Michael Carrick at the end of the season, according to a report from the Sun.  The United midfielder's contract at Old Trafford expires in the summer, with Jose Mourinho unlikely to keep hold of the 35-year-old. Arsene Wenger is keen to bolster his midfield and is interested in bringing Carrick back to north London, where he previously played for rivals Tottenham. CHELSEA JOIN AGUERO RACE Chelsea have joined Real Madrid in the race for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, according to the Sunday Mirror. The Argentine could decide to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer as a result of Gabriel Jesus' arrival and is rated at £75 million. MORATA EXPECTS CHELSEA MOVE Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has told friends he expects to join Chelsea this summer, according to the Daily Telegraph. Antonio Conte wants the Spaniard to replace Diego Costa, who remains a target of Atletico Madrid and could leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. MAN UTD HAVE DE VRIJ AGREEMENT Manchester United look set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Stefan De Vrij after they found a verbal €35 million agreement with Lazio, writes Il Messaggero. The Netherlands defender has been tracked by Jose Mourinho on the back of his impressive performances for Lazio this term, and Chelsea will need to pip their Old Trafford rivals' offer if they are to stand any chance of securing his signature. RAKITIC BEGINS RENEWAL TALK Barcelona have made significant steps to tying Ivan Rakitic down to a new deal until 2022 after meeting his agent on Friday, claims Marca. The Croatian's future has come under scrutiny of late after he was dropped by Luis Enrique, but the trainer has insisted that he remains a key part of the Catalans' plans and urged the club to extend his stay at Camp Nou. SPURS MADE MAHREZ INQUIRY Tottenham made an inquiry as to the availabilty of Leicester City winger during the January transfer window, according to The Times. Mauricio Pochettino was keen to bring the Algeria international to White Hart Lane, but Spurs were told the player was not for sale at any price so did not make a bid. MAN UTD TO MAKE ROOM FOR GRIEZMANN Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial are two of the players Manchester United are willing to sacrifice in order to bring Antoine Griezmann into the club, according to The Independent. United have made Griezmann their top transfer target for the summer, but the newspaper reports the club will have to free up finances after a spell of paying large sums in transfer fees and player wages. And it is Rooney and Martial are the main players who are set to be culled, with Marouane Fellaini, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ashley Young also on the way out. MILAN COULD MAKE BRAVO BID AC Milan have identified Claudio Bravo as their main option to replace Gianluigi Donnarumma should the goalkeeper leave the San Siro this summer, Sport Mediaset reports. Bravo has come under scrutiny at Manchester City for his poor displays after replacing the ousted Joe Hart as the first-choice keeper. While Milan have no plans to sell 17-year-old star Donnarumma, with his first professional contract yet to be agreed, they have concerns his agent, Mino Raiola, could take him elsewhere, prompting them to look at other options. CARVALHO FUELS MAN CITY RUMOURS William Carvalho's decision to switch to a new football agent has fueled rumours of a possible transfer to Manchester City, according to AS. The Portugal midfielder is now represented by Media Base Sports, which is run by Pere Guardiola, the brother of City boss Pep. Carvalho has also been linked with Real Madrid, but could be set for a move to the Premier League as Man City look to strengthen their midfield. MADRID TO REJECT BARCA'S SHOCK ISCO MOVE Barcelona are weighing up a shock move for Isco but Real Madrid are unlikely to sell to their Clasico rivals, writes Marca. Isco is seen as a potential heir to Andres Iniesta at the heart of Barcelona's midfield and his contract that is due to expire in 2018 makes him a potential target. However, reports indicate that Madrid are almost certain to turn down a Barcelona bid, meaning the Catalans will have to convince Isco to let his contract run down with the Bernabeu outfit only likely to begin extension talks next season.