Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 17, 2022

Robert Lewandowski is ready to call time on his trophy-laden eight-year spell with Bayern Munich...

Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 17, 2022
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Robert Lewandowski is ready to call time on his trophy-laden eight-year spell with Bayern Munich if he isn't offered a new deal by the summer. (Fabrizio Romano.)

While Juventus are interested in signing Paul Pogba, there are concerns over the Manchester United midfielder's salary. The 29-year-old currently earns in the region of €345,000-per-week on a deal that is set to expire in the summer, and that has forced the Serie A club to take some time before deciding whether to pursue a plan to bring him back to Turin. (Calciomercato.)

 After agreeing to personal terms with Chelsea, a new cloud of uncertainty has left the future of Antonio Rudiger back in the balance. The latest suggests that the 29-year-old centre-back was close to a new deal at Stamford Bridge, but recent sanctions taken against the club have allowed teams back into the race for his signature. The report says that Real Madrid, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain are all looking to reach a pre-contract agreement with the Germany international. (Bild)

 PSG have decided against offering Angel Di Maria a new contract before it expires at the end of the season. The 34-year-old winger has made 25 appearances this season for PSG, but with the Ligue 1 club assessing a potential deal for Ousmane Dembele, they are planning to part ways with Di Maria, who earns around €250,000-per-week. (RMC Sport).

Promotion chasers Fulham are looking to complete a double swoop of Liverpool defenders Joe Gomez and Neco Williams in the summer. The Reds are reported to be looking for a fee of around £32 million if they are to part ways with the duo. Williams, 20, is currently on loan at Craven Cottage and has enjoyed a positive start to life there, having contributed to four goals in nine Championship starts. (Express).

Jurgen Klopp could also be prepared to let 24-year-old Gomez go, with the centre-back making just one start in the Premier League this season. (ESPN)

Lyon are impressed with the impact Tottenham Hotspur loanee Tanguy Ndombele has made so far and want to extend his stay by another year. The 25-year-old midfielder has enjoyed a bright start in his return to France, playing 90 minutes last Thursday in a standout performance during Lyon's 1-0 win over FC Porto in the Europa League. (Ekrem Konur )

Borussia Dortmund adviser Matthias Sammer has hinted 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland will be leaving the German club to join Manchester City. (Amazon Prime, via BBC)

Haaland has also been linked with Real Madrid but will have to reduce his salary demands if he is to move to the Spanish club. (Marca via BBC)

Clubs interested in signing Haaland will have to meet the release clause in his contract - which is believed to be £63m - by the end of April. (Bild, via BBC)

Paris St-Germain have made contact with Tottenham manager Antonio Conte, who apparently has a clause in his contract which will allow him to leave Spurs at the end of the season. (Calciomercato, via BBC) 

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is one of a number of names on PSG's list of possible replacements for manager Mauricio Pochettino, but the Spaniard says he is "extremely happy" at the Gunners. (Mirror via BBC)

Argentine forward Lionel Messi has no plans to leave PSG and, even though the 34-year-old has been linked with former club Barcelona, there has been no contact with the Spanish side. (Mail via BBC)

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui are part of Manchester United's shortlist as the club look for a new manager. (Guardian via BBC)

Tuchel has overtaken PSG boss Pochettino as Manchester United's number one choice to become their new manager and the Old Trafford side would like to appoint the German before the end of the season. (Star via BBC)

Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's preference will be a move back to the Premier League if the 31-year-old does not feel he is part of PSG's long-term plans. (Teamtalk via BBC)

AC Milan have begun talks to sign 26-year-old Belgium striker Divock Origi on a free transfer in the summer when his contract with Liverpool runs out. (Calciomercato via BBC)

West Ham are interested in signing 30-year-old France striker Alexandre Lacazette, whose contract with Arsenal runs out in the summer. (Teamtalk via BBC)

Inter Milan directors have met the agents of 27-year-old Ajax striker Sebastien Haller, with the Dutch club's asking price for the Ivory Coast international believed to be about 35m euros (£29.4m). (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via BBC)

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers says the Foxes have opened contract talks with 23-year-old midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. (Leicester Mercury via BBC)