Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 18, 2022

Barcelona are interested in a move for Marcus Rashford amid his ongoing struggles this season for Manchester United. The 24-year-old's form has led him to being dropped to the bench for the Red Devils as well as the England men's senior team. This has led to the player reportedly considering his future at the club, with his deal running until 2023.(Manchester Evening News.) 

Ousmane Dembele set to leave as a free agent in the summer New manager Xavi Hernandez has impressed in his short tenure so far, moving up to third in LaLiga and booking their place in the Europa League quarterfinals. (ESPN)

 A number of clubs are said to be interested in a move for Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard, with the player set to be a free agent in the summer. Lingard will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season after failing to push for a move in January. West Ham United, Newcastle United, AC Milan and AS Roma are said to be keen on the 29-year-old. ( Nicolo Schira)

As for potential player incomings for Manchester United. The Red Devils are interested in a move for Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The side are said to have sent scouts out to watch Gravenberch, 19, on several occasions for the Eredivisie side. The Netherlands international has become a regular for Ajax under Erik ten Hag, a manager that United have also been linked with a move for in the summer. (Athletic )

Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby is being monitored by Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle. The forward has scored 16 goals with nine assists so far this season. Leverkusen are said to be holding out for €60 million to let the 22-year-old leave. (Sport1 )

Real Madrid are monitoring a move for Flamengo youngster Matheus Franca. The attacking midfielder has been promised big things in the future and his deal with the Brazilian side runs until 2027. The 17-year-old has broken into the under-20s side and Real Madrid are looking to replicate moves for the likes of Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. (Ekrem Konur).

Romelu Lukaku could consider a change of agent to try and secure an exit from Chelsea with the club's short-term future in a state of flux. Chelsea believe they will be able to complete their Champions League campaign despite Roman Abramovich being sanctioned by the EU and have fans at both home and away legs. (Manchester Evening News)

Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to stay at Manchester United beyond the end of the season, according to reports in Spain. Manchester United's board are considering offloading Ralf Rangnick before the end of the season after conceding it was a mistake to appoint him as head coach on a temporary basis. (Sun)

Manchester United Paul Pogba is happy to spend time as a free agent this summer and will not rush the decision over his next club as Paris Saint-Germain ready an offer for the France midfielder. (Telegraph)

Paris Saint-Germain are considering a move for outgoing Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards. (Sun)

Roman Abramovich once considered buying Manchester United but did not move on with his plans because he didn't like the atmosphere at Old Trafford. (Star)

Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa was harassed in his car by fans still furious at the club's Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid. (Mail)

Andrew Considine is set to end seven months of injury hell by returning to the Aberdeen squad to face Hibernian this weekend. (Record)

Arsenal are keen on signing Real Madrid's former Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, 31. The Belgium international joined Real in 2019. (FootMercato - in French)

Benfica have placed a £67m price tag on Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 22, who has helped his Portuguese club reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Nunez is attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle. (Mirror)

Nineteen-year-old Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch could be a target for Manchester United. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Chelsea's transfer targets will be having doubts about moving to the European champions this summer, an agent has warned. The Blues have been linked with a host of players including West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 23. (Daily Mail)

Jorginho's agent says that the priority is for the Italy midfielder, 30, to sign a new contract with Chelsea, despite interest from Serie A giants Juventus. (90 Min)

Antonio Conte will not walk away from Tottenham this summer, says captain and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. The 35-year-old believes the Italian is not the type to "give up in any circumstances". (Evening Standard)

Liverpool's Belgium forward Divock Origi, 26, is set to join AC Milan in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Championship leaders Fulham are lining up moves for Liverpool defenders Joe Gomez and Neco Williams. England international Gomez, 24, is rated at £23m by the Reds. Wales full-back Williams, 20, is currently on loan at Craven Cottage. (Express)