Eurosport Paper Round: Lewandowski talks with Real Madrid, Barca's £25m bid for Stones

Lewandowski holds talks with Real Madrid

Bayern Munich's Polish international Robert Lewandowski looks set for the exit, as Real Madrid is set to launch a bid according to the Daily Mail. The report says that despite the fact Lewandowski

has three years left on his contract, the Polish striker failed to agree to contract extension with the club and has made it no secret he'd like a change of scenery. Madrid would have to stump up over £50 million to get Lewandowski to the club.

Barcelona prepare £25 million bid for John Stones

Barcelona will make an offer to Everton's John Stones this week, believed to be around £25 million according to the Daily Mail. This bid by Barcelona is according to the report well short of the £45 million Everton value Stones at. The Catalans had previously gone a little cold on Stones, but are now back in the market after it's believed that main target Marquinhos will now stay at Paris Saint-Germain. It's believed that Manchester United and City will join the bidding war for Stones, ensuring the saga to drag out through the summer.

Antonio Conte and Chelsea in constant contact with Paul Pogba

The Sun are reporting that incoming Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has made Juventus' Paul Pogba a transfer priority, with any deal going down being worth £76 million. The French box to box midfielder has been targeted by a range of European football's elite, including both Real Madrid and Barcelona. The report believes that Chelsea are leading the race for Pogba, as Antonio Conte - the man who brought him from Man United to Juve - has said the club must prioritise signing Pogba despite the high price. It is also believed that Manchester United are also interested in their former prodigy, who left after friction between Sir Alex Ferguson and his agent Mino Raiola.

Leicester's £18 million bid for Steven N'Zonzi rejected by Sevilla

The Mirror are reporting that Leicester City's £18 million bid for Sevilla's Steven N'Zonzi has failed, but the champions remain hopeful as he seeks a Premier League return. N'Zonzi left Stoke last season for La Liga, as the midfielder helped Sevilla return to form in the league and played a role in taking the club to a third-straight Europa glory. The report says that the 27 year old wants to play Champions League, as Leicester seek to recruit reinforcements as N'Golo Kante could be out the door. Sevilla have insisted that his buyout clause is £21 million and other Premier League clubs could be interested in N'Zonzi's services.

Source: Eurosport