Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspaper March 3, 2022

Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum made the switch to Paris Saint-German last summer as one of a number of star-studded free transfers for Les Parisiens during the transfer window. However, it has not quite gone to plan for the Netherlands international, who has struggled to break into the first team since his arrival at the Parc des Princes. Atletico Madrid, West Ham United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are among those interested in signing him. (AS)

Real Madrid and Manchester United are interested in Super Eagles and  Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen, 23, has impressed in Serie A for the Azzurri since making his switch from Lille in 20 for roughly £68m. (Calciomercato) 

FC Zenit's Ukrainian defender Yaroslav Rakitskiy has terminated his contract early with the Russian club. The St. Petersburg outfit announced in a statement the decision taken by the Ukraine international and that it was granted by the club. (ESPN)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has emerged as a surprise short-term option as Manchester United explore contingency plans in their pursuit of a new manager. (Sun)

 A whole host of clubs are said to be monitoring the progress of Montreal attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic. The 23-year-old's current deal with the MLS side expires in 2023, meaning a number of clubs are eyeing a move. Among them, the report claims, are AS Roma, Bologna, Atalanta, Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Everton, Newcastle United, Leeds United and Nice. Montreal are supposedly holding out for €8m. (Calciomercato)

Bayer Leverkusen are willing to move on young full-back Jeremie Frimpong if an offer matches their demands in the summer. Frimpong, 21, has been a regular feature at right-back for the Bundesliga side since making the move from Celtic last January for roughly £10m. Leverkusen are said to value him at €30m if they were to move him on in the summer. (Ekrem Konur)

Serie A side Hellas Verona are prepared to sign striker Giovanni Simeone on a permanent deal once his loan ends. Giovanni is the son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego and has impressed for the club this season in his loan move from Cagliari. The 26-year-old has scored 15 goals in the league, with Verona ready to trigger a €10m clause in his loan that will see him stay with the club until 2026. ( Nicolo Schira.)

Internazionale midfielder Matias Vecino is set to leave the club at the end of the season as a free agent. Vecino, 30, has spent nearly five-years with the Nerazzurri, but is willing to leave when his contract expires in the summer. Lazio are said to be particularly keen on a deal, while LaLiga and Premier League clubs are also weighing a potential move. ( Nicolo Schira.)

Dutch defender Sven Botman was, along with Diego Carlos, Newcastle's great dream to reinforce the center of the magpie defense in January. However, it seems that they have lost their pulse, the Dutch soccer player would have already chosen Milan as his next destination. ('Gazzetta dello Sport')

While the Mbappé operation is experiencing a hot stage, the other great target of Real Madrid, Erling Haaland, is fighting to leave his physical problems behind. Injuries have been too present in the striker's season and the Norwegian has decided to go to Munich to receive medical treatment .( 'Bild').

Jim Ratcliffe, one of the richest people in the United Kingdom, with a fortune estimated at more than 7,200 million euros, is running as one of the three candidates to buy Chelsea , (  Sun)

Colombia and former Everton midfielder James Rodriguez, 30, has put the Toffees on alert after hinting at a possible return to the club from Qatar. (Express via BBC)

Paris St-Germain are set to offer 23-year-old forward Kylian Mbappe a new deal worth £799,000 per week to remain at the club, with Real Madrid also interested in signing the France international. (Le Parisian, via BBC)

Bayern Munich, Tottenham and Arsenal are all interested in signing Middlesbrough's English right-back Djed Spence, 21, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. (Sky Sports via BBC)

However, both Tottenham and Arsenal, along with Liverpool, are also considering a bid for Torino's Ivorian right-back Wilfried Singo, 21, who would be available for £15m. (Football London via BBC)

Real Madrid have decided to sell 30-year-old Spain right-back Dani Carvajal, with Manchester United's 22-year-old Portugal defender Diogo Dalot and Norwich City's English full-back Max Aarons, 22, on a list of possible replacements. (El Nacional via BBC) 

Barcelona are hoping to convince Chelsea and Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 25, and his 32-year-old club team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta of Spain to join on free transfers at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo via BBC)

Barcelona are close to securing Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 22, and 17-year-old Spain midfielder Gavi on new deals with the club. (Sport via BBC)

Spain winger Bryan Gil says he struggled with the physicality of the Premier League after his move to Tottenham from Sevilla last summer. The 21-year-old joined Valencia on loan in January. (90 Min via BBC)

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper says Wales attacking midfielder Brennan Johnson, 20, won't be distracted by contract talks or growing Premier League interest. (Mirror via BBC)

Irish UFC star Conor McGregor, 33, has indicated his interest in buying Chelsea after owner Roman Abramovich said he was planning to sell the club. (Twitter via BBC)

West Ham and Celtic are interested in signing Bristol City's 22-year-old English striker Antoine Semenyo, who is expected to cost about £15m. (Mirror via BBC)