Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspaper February 28, 2022

Arsenal have remained in contact with Real Sociedad as they weigh up a move for Alexander Isak, but the forward is keen to join Barcelona. Isak was a late option for the north London outfit, but Sociedad were unwilling to sanction a mid-season exit. (Sun)

Philippe Coutinho has stated that he does not regret his decision to leave Liverpool and join Barcelona. The Brazilian playmaker swapped Anfield for the Camp Nou in January 2018 in a transfer deal worth up to £142million, with his 'dream' quickly turning into a nightmare after a bright start. (Mail Online)

Barcelona, Real Madrid eye Sevilla's Jules Kounde. The 23 years old, has been attracting plenty of interest in recent months, with a move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window breaking down over the Spanish club's desire for a larger fee. (Marca)

Lucas Paqueta was steadfast in his desire to remain with Lyon in the January window, amid Newcastle United reportedly offering to bring the 24-year-old playmaker to the Premier League in a €40m deal, but the Brazil international's stance has changed and could be prepared to leave the historic French club in the summer. (Le10 Sport)

Arsenal are monitoring River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez, 21, has been linked with Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United after making the breakthrough into the River first team last year. (Football.London.)

Roma are set to reignite their interest in Granit Xhaka in the summer, with Arsenal ready to let the Switzerland man move on, though the Gunners will need to find a replacement. (Sky Sports Italia)

Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio is set to extend his contract until June 2026. Inacio, 20, is highly rated and was the subject of interest from Newcastle in January. His new deal will increase his wages but a €45m release clause will still be there. (Fabrizio Romano.)

Robert Lewandowski wants to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, but there have been no talks yet. The Poland international has a contract until 2023, with Real Madrid, Man United and a host of other top clubs interested in signing him. (Fabrizio Romano) 

PSG reportedly want to sign Lille forward Jonathan David as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe. David, 22, has 12 goals in 25 Ligue 1 games for the defending champions this season and Lille value his services at around €70m. (Le10 Sport.)

United States midfielder Jesse Marsch is the leading contender to succeed Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds. Marsch left Bundesliga side RB Leipzig by mutual consent in December, five months after taking charge, and sources said he is the No. 1 candidate for the vacancy at Elland Road. (ESPN)

Manchester United want to make a double swoop to sign PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo and Sporting CP defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha. (Mirror).

Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly has been struggling for game time and Barcelona are interested in signing him. Bailly, 27, was a £30m signing from Villarreal in 2016 but has slipped down the pecking order after the arrival of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid last summer. (Daily Star)

Goalkeeper Kepa's future looks to be away from Chelsea, especially now he's been dropped for the Carabao Cup final despite playing every other round. Kepa is now a target of Newcastle. (Daily Star)

Manchester United remain convinced they can attract their top targets to Old Trafford in the summer even if they miss out on a place in the Premier League top four,. Targets like West Ham's Declan Rice and Tottenham's Harry Kane have made it clear they want to play in Europe's top club competition. (ESPN.)

- Liverpool are keen to sign Darwin Nunez. The 22-year-old forward was recently linked with West Ham, though Benfica turned down a £40m bid for his services in January. The latest suggests that he is open to making the switch to play for Jurgen Klopp's side, with the Reds ready to make an official approach in the summer. (Football Insider.) 

West Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Atalanta are all monitoring the situation of Flamengo ace Gabriel "Gabigol" Barbosa, The three clubs were in the market for a No. 9 during the January transfer window, but after failing to find a solution, they are now looking towards the 25-year-old striker, who contributed ted 17 goals in 18 games in Brazil's Serie A last season. (Ekrem Konur).

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is keen to secure a deal for Chelsea star Levi Colwill, who has been impressing during his time on loan at Huddersfield Town. Thomas Tuchel may already have plans to give the 19-year-old defender a chance to prove himself when he returns from his loan spell in the Championship. (Mirror).

Torino will activate the clause in Josip Brekalo's loan deal from Wolfsburg to make his move permanent. The 23-year-old winger has six goals in 17 starts so far this season in Serie A (Calciomercato).

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to join Newcastle United in the race for Lille's Sven Botman, With Spurs keen to keep manager Antonio Conte in north London, chairman Daniel Levy is looking to back his man over the summer as he continues his project. A deal will reportedly cost in the region of £30m for 22-year-old centre-back Botman, (Star). 

Leeds United have sacked Marcelo Bielsa and are heading for the drop, meaning Arsenal should be looking to exploit Raphinha's summer exit. (Mail Online)

Inter Miami will "push" to sign Argentina forward Lionel Messi if the 34-year-old decides to leave Paris St-Germain, says the co-owner of the Major League Soccer side. (Goal via BBC)

Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland has not agreed to join Real Madrid in the summer, according to the 21-year-old's compatriot and former Middlesbrough forward Jan Aage Fjortoft. (Mundo Deportivo via BBC) 

Barcelona hope to be in the race to sign Haaland this summer when the striker's release clause of 75m euros (£62.6m) is activated. (Marca via BBC)

Barcelona are moving closer to signing Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie on a free transfer in the summer when the 25-year-old's contract with AC Milan runs out. (Sport via BBC)

Andreas Christensen has called his situation at Chelsea "difficult", with the 25-year-old Denmark defender's contract with the Blues ending in the summer. (90 Min via BBC) 

Chelsea are considering a move to re-sign Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 31, from Real Madrid, while Leeds United's Brazil winger Raphinha also remains of interest. (Football.London via BBC)

Marcelo Bielsa's sacking as Leeds manager could see Manchester United move for the club's 26-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips - though West Ham's Declan Rice, 23, remains one of their top targets. (MEN via BBC)

Manchester United interim manager Ralph Rangnick wants the club to sign 24-year-old French defender Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig. (Fichajes – via BBC)

Real Sociedad and Atalanta are interested in a loan deal for 26-year-old Greece left-back Dimitris Giannoulis from Norwich City. (Norfolk Live via BBC)

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has told the club to appoint Atletico Madrid's Argentine boss Diego Simeone. (Goal via )