Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he won’t put the club at financial risk to sign 21-year-old Norway striker Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. (Fabrizio Romano, via Mundo Deportivo)
The Catalan club also have an eye on Bayern Munich and Poland striker RobertLewandowski, 33. (Mail)
Liverpool’s hopes of signing Spain midfielder Gavi have been boosted by the 17-year-old turning down a third offer of a new deal at Barcelona. (Marca – via Talksport)
Leeds United have rejected a £29m offer from Barcelona for Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, whose buyout clause is set at £60m. (Sport, in Spanish)
Wolves and Portugal winger Pedro Neto is on Paris St-Germain’s wanted list as the 22-year-old makes his comeback from a long-term injury. (Mail)
Newcastle United are preparing to fight AC Milan to sign 22-year-old Netherlands central defender Sven Botman from Lille, after failing to land him in January. (The Times, subscription required)
The Magpies are also looking to strengthen up front by bringing in Benfica and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 22, despite strong interest from Arsenal. (The Athletic, subscription required)
Barcelona manager Xavi is determined to bring Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, 29, to the Nou Camp as the cash-strapped Catalan giants look set to miss out on main target Erling Braut Haaland. (Mundo Deportivo, in Spanish)
Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are battling to sign Rangers’ 16-year-old Scottish striker Rory Wilson. (Star)
Liverpool will not join the race to sign West Ham United and England midfielder Declan Rice this summer despite manager Jurgen Klopp being a huge admirer of the 23-year-old, who is a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. (Football Insider)
Arsenal and Tottenham are courting French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, 18, who plays for Ligue 1 side Rennes. (l’Equipe, in French
Arsenal are in negotiations to bring Brazil manager Tite, 60, to the club when he steps down from his post after the Qatar World Cup. (ESPN – via Star)
Manchester United are keen on Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji, 26, who has refused new contract offers from Borussia Dortmund and is valued at about £25m by the Bundesliga club. (Mirror)
