Latest Football News Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 1, 2022

Barcelona closing in on Franck Kessie deal who is wanted by some of Europe's biggest clubs. Kessie, 25, is out of contract at the end of the season and has already told the Rossoneri that he will not be extending his five-year stay at San Siro. (Sport)

Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on Vannes forward Diedry Kouassi. The 21-year-old forward impressed in a 4-0 Coupe de France loss to PSG in January, and it is reported that the Ligue 1 club could now be prepared to offer him a professional contract with the intention of loaning him out to a Ligue 2 side to garner more experience. (Foot Mercato)

Manchester United have spent plenty of time scouting Sporting CP midfielder Joao Palhinha this season, but they are now facing competition for his signature from other clubs in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United (Record) 

Lazio have made Alessio Romagnoli their number one transfer target for the summer as Maurizio Sarri is prioritising defensive reinforcements. The 27-year-old centre-back was reported to be in contract talks with AC Milan and open to remain at the San Siro, but as those discussions have stalled, other clubs are now on alert. (Gazzetta dello Sport.

A possible contract extension for LAFC's Carlos Vela is on the table. (ESPN) 

Moise Kean is still likely to leave Juventus in the summer despite scoring in the 3-2 win over Empoli on Saturday, The 22-year-old forward has been on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain -and it is reported that the Ligue 1 club remain a potential option for him in the summer. (Calciomercato.)

Nigeria and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has caught the attention of clubs across Europe with his goal-scoring form in Serie A this season, but the transfer fee the Neapolitan club could command in any deal is dissuading teams from making an approach, according to the Star. Napoli reportedly are looking for a fee of around £100m for the 23-year-old Nigeria international. (Mail Online).

.Parma have announced that goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has signed a new two-year contract with the club. After returning to his boyhood club last summer, Buffon has made 22 appearances in Serie B this season, and this new deal will keep the former World Cup winner with Italy at Parma until he's 46. (Sky Sports Italia)

Jonathan David wants to leave Lille in the summer. The 22-year-old Canada forward wants to join a club in the Champions League, with Lille expected to demand a transfer fee of up to €55m. David has been on the radar of Newcastle United.(Sky Sport Germany) 

The LA Galaxy are ready to offer Sergio Ramos a route out of Paris Saint-Germain as the former Real Madrid captain continues to struggle to find form at Parc des Princes. (Foot Mercato). 

Robert Lewandowski is yet to be contacted by Bayern Munich over renewing his contract. Lewandowski, 33 is one of three long-serving players whose contracts are due to expire at the end of next season. However, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and forward Thomas Muller have both been given indications that new deals are in the offing, that is not the case for Bayern's star striker. (Bild)

AC Milan forward Rafael Leao has given a strong indication that he will commit his future to the club. Leao, 22, has scored 11 goals for the club this season, including five in his last eight games in all competitions. (DAZN).

Villarreal coach Unai Emery insists that Yeremy Pino, a target for Real Madrid, is still learning despite the young forward scoring four goals in Sunday's 5-1 rout of Espanyol ( AS Sport)

Real Madrid would like on-loan winger Take Kubo to be part of their squad next season, but need Vinicius Junior to be granted Spanish nationality first. LaLiga clubs are allowed three non-European players in their squads, and Madrid's places are currently occupied by Brazilians Vinicius, Rodrygo and Eder Militao.(Diario AS) 

Real Madrid are keen to finalise a deal to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from PSG before they pursue other transfer targets or offer contract extensions to current players. (Goal via BBC)

Arsenal target Jonathan David is determined to leave Lille this summer, handing the Gunners the perfect incentive to strike a deal for the Canada international forward, 22, at the end of the season. (Sky Germany, via BBC)

England winger Bukayo Saka is "really happy" at Arsenal despite reports suggesting that the 20-year-old has put his contract talks on hold. (Fabrizio Romano via BBC)

Nottingham Forest have opened contract talks with English midfielder Ryan Yates, 24, as they also battle to keep in-demand 20-year-old Welsh midfielder Brennan Johnson, who has been linked with Tottenham. (Mirror via BBC)

Ajax want to appoint Barcelona sporting advisor Jordi Cruyff as their new director of football after Marc Overmars' departure. (Marca via BBC)

Juventus are leading the race for 22-year-old Italy winger Nicolo Zaniolo, who is stalling on signing a new Roma contract. (Luca Bianchin via BBC)

Juventus are also hopeful of keeping Spain striker Alvaro Morata, 29, at the club beyond his current loan spell from Atletico Madrid. (Gazzetta dello Sport via BBC)