Latest Football News: Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 8, 2022

England forward Marcus Rashford, 24, is considering his future at Manchester United. Rashford has started only two of the team's last 11 Premier League matches and came off the bench in Sunday's dismal 4-1 defeat at Manchester City. His contract expires in 2023, so the pressure on his future will increase over the next few months, though the club do have a one-year option to extend it. (ESPN)

Espanyol are keen to see 23-year-old left-back Adria Pedrosa commit his future to the club by signing a new contract. An offer is said to have already been sent to the former Spain youth international's representatives, and with little time to spare, as Pedrosa's current terms expire in 18 months.( Mundo Deportivo)

Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot is being monitored by Fiorentina and AS Roma ahead of a potential summer move. Despite having less than 18 months on his contract, the Red Devils have put talks over a deal on hold, potentially precipitating a return to Italy, where he starred on loan at AC Milan in 2020-21. ( Nicolo Schira)

Juventus plan to advance talks over a contract extension for backup goalkeeper Mattia Perin. The 29-year-old twice-capped Italy international has made nine appearances this season, but is in manager Massimiliano Allegri's plans. (Calciomercato)

Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly is open to leaving the club after growing frustrated with his lack of first-team football. The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international has made just three starts in the Premier League this season, with Barcelona and AS Roma credited with an interest in a deal.( Manchester Evening News)

Former LA Galaxy attacker Cristian Pavon has agreed to join Brazilian champions Atletico Mineiro. The 26-year-old former Argentina international contributed to eight goals in 14 starts for Boca Juniors last season, and reportedly turned down approaches from Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas to remain in South America. (Ekrem Konur)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez refused to deny that he met with Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in Germany earlier this week. Haaland, 21, is expected to leave Dortmund in the summer and  Barca, along with Real Madrid and Manchester City, are interested in signing him.( ESPN )

Highly-rated 16-year-old attacker Rayane Bounida has signed his first professional deal with Ajax Amsterdam, the club have confirmed. The Belgium youth international turned heads in the Anderlecht academy, reportedly catching the eye of Manchester City, among others. (ESPN)

Bayern Munich remain interested in Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence, who's on loan at Nottingham Forest. With competition from the likes of Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, the Bundesliga side could need to agree to pay a transfer fee of up to €15m to secure the services of the 21-year-old.( Sky Sport Germany)

Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana has signed a new deal until 2027.Fofana, 21, joined from Saint-Etienne for around €40m in October 2020 and featured 38 times in all competitions last season, helping the club to win the FA Cup. The Frenchman suffered a serious injury in preseason, but has now committed his future to the Foxes. (LCFC TV) 

Former Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu has been approached by West Ham. Deulofeu, 27, is now at Udinese after spells at Everton and Watford in the Premier League. AC Milan, where he spent some time on loan in 2017, are also keen to sign the Spain international, but West Ham are interested in bringing him back to England. (Calciomercato.)

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has confirmed that the club want to sign midfielder Philippe Coutinho on a permanent transfer from Barcelona. Coutinho, 29, made a €160m move to Camp Nou from Liverpool in January 2018 but struggled and is now on loan at Villa, with a €40m option to sign him permanently in the summer. ( ESPN)

Brighton defensive midfielder Toby Collyer is set to move to Manchester United. (Daily Mail.)

Manchester United forward Juan Mata is set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.Mata, 33, has only played four times this season and not at all in the Premier League.The Spanish midfielder is attracting interest from LaLiga and could head back to his homeland this summer. (The Athletic.)

Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby is on Newcastle's radar. Diaby, 22, has 15 goals and nine assists in 31 games this season and Leverkusen value his services at around €80m given his contract expires in 2025. Newcastle will offer around €60m to see if they can persuade the German club to let him go. (Daily Mail.)

LaLiga strugglers Granada have promoted Ruben Torrecilla from managing the reserves to take over as first-team coach on an interim basis as a replacement for the sacked Robert Moreno. Granada have not won in LaLiga since December 22 and have one point from their last seven league games. They are 17th in the standings, one point clear of the relegation zone.(ESPN)

 Bayern Munich are convinced that Serge Gnabry will renew terms at the Allianz Arena before the end of the season, despite no progress being made over the 26-year-old forward's wages.( Sky Sport Germany) . 

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo will target a move to Paris St-Germain, which could see the 37-year-old link up with Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 34, if Manchester United fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. (Football Transfers via BBC)

Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham are among the clubs monitoring England forward Marcus Rashford with the 24-year-old believed to be considering his future at Manchester United. (90Min via BBC)

Paris St-Germain will also attempt to sign Rashford if 23-year-old France frontman Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid. PSG explored the possibility of signing Rashford last summer but United were not prepared to sell. (Mail via BBC)

Manchester City and Real Madrid are the two clear frontrunners to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland despite interest from Bayern Munich and Barcelona. The 21-year-old Norway striker's future is expected to be decided in the "next few weeks". (Athletic via BBC)

New York Jets owner Robert Wood Johnson is preparing a bid to buy Chelsea. Johnson is considered to be "very knowledgeable" of the club and the Premier League having lived in London during his time as the United States' ambassador to the UK. (ESPN via BBC)

Private consortium Saudi Media have also made contact with American firm Raine Group - who are managing the sale of Chelsea - about buying the club from Roman Abramovich. (Goal via BBC)

Newcastle have opened talks with Real Madrid over a move for Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard, 31, who is expected to leave the Spanish capital in the summer. (Defensa Central via BBC)

Arsenal are ready to challenge Paris St-Germain in the race to sign Brazil attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 24, from Lyon. (Calciomercato via BBC)

Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli, 20, says he wants to stay at Arsenal and fight for trophies amid interest from Liverpool. (Liverpool Echo via BBC)

Chelsea and Manchester City are among the clubs monitoring RB Leipzig's French midfielder Christopher Nkunku. The 24-year-old would cost around £62m. (Foot Mercato, via BBC)

Some Manchester United players have derided interim manager Ralf Rangnick's CV and are dissatisfied with the German's methods. (MEN via BBC)

Middlesbrough's 21-year-old English right-back Djed Spence, who has impressed during his loan spell at Nottingham Forest, is attracting interest from seven Premier League clubs including Manchester City and Tottenham, two Spanish clubs and Bundesliga sides Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. (Sky Germany via BBC)