The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Bayern Munich to challenge Man Utd for 200-goal Premier League striker
The Bundesliga leaders look to compete with Manchester United for the transfer of Harry Kane.
The 29-year-old Tottenham striker is out of contract in 2024. Bayern believe he would be a perfect fit for their system after carrying out an ‘internal analysis’. Kane doesn’t want to rush into a decision about his future, while Spurs don’t want to lose him to a direct Premier League rival. [Bild – in German]
Three Premier League clubs monitor Mount
Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are monitoring Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
The 24-year-old England international is out of contract at the end of next season. Talks over a new deal have stalled. Mount is reluctant to make a long-term commitment and wants a ‘significant’ pay rise. Allegedly, he earns around £80,000 a week at the moment. [ESPN]
Barcelona have made no offer to Lionel Messi
Leo Messi’s father Jorge: “I don’t think Leo will return to Barcelona – conditions are not met”, tells Sport 🚨🔵🔴🇦🇷 #FCB
“We didn’t speak with president Joan Laporta — there’s not even a proposal from Barcelona”. pic.twitter.com/0WUwSFiYM5
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 16, 2023
Dalot is a target for Real Madrid
Real Madrid have an eye on Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot.
The 23-year-old Portugal international is out of contract in the summer of 2024. He is yet to agree to an extension. Real Madrid view him as a potential successor to Dani Carvajal. They had wanted Joao Cancelo, but the Manchester City defender joined Bayern Munich on loan instead. [AS]
Ten Hag refuses to give up on De Jong
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag still hopes to reunite with former Ajax star Frenkie de Jong at Old Trafford.
Barcelona and United reached a transfer agreement last summer, but De Jong refused to move. The 25-year-old midfielder wanted to stay at Camp Nou. However, with Ten Hag refusing to give up hope, United may launch another bid at the end of the season. [Daily Mail]
Giuseppe Rossi to join Serie B club SPAL
Giuseppe Rossi is back. Italian striker has reached full agreement with Serie B side SPAL until the end of the season — deal in place with president Joe Tacopina 🇮🇹🇺🇸🤝🏻 #transfers
Former Man Utd, Fiorentina, Villarreal striker has accepted the bid.
Good luck @GiuseppeRossi22 🤙🏼 pic.twitter.com/3xQAAHQ2ks
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 16, 2023
Arsenal scouts monitor Brazilian youngster
The Gunners have sent their scouts to watch Athletico Paranaense forward Vitor Roque.
The 17-year-old Brazilian has attracted interest from ‘five top European clubs’. Barcelona are one of them. The Catalan giants ‘really appreciate’ Roque, but can they afford him? Athletico Paranaense want €60 million for the teenager after all. [CaughtOffside]