Latest Football News : Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 9, 2022

Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland prefer a move Barcelona. The Norway international is hoping to be a part of the rebuilding project at the Camp Nou, with a young and improving squad and the chance to be coached by Blaugrana legend Xavi Hernandez. (Sports)

If they cannot manage to land him, another report from claims that they have backup strikers in their sights. Alexander Isak, Darwin Nunez, Karim Adeyemi, Patrik Schick and Andre Silva are all listed as potential targets. (ESPN)

However, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has denied reports that negotiations are already underway to sign Haaland, who is also wanted by Manchester City and Real Madrid. (Mail via BBC)

 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could be set to leave the club as a free agent in the summer if he doesn't sign a new deal at Old Trafford. And, he could make a shocking return to the club where he made his breakthrough. The reporter states that Juventus have made a contract offer for the 28-year-old, with negotiations moving swiftly. (Rudy Galetti)

Jude Bellingham has seen a meteoric rise to stardom in football, making the £30m move from Birmingham City to Dortmund in 2020, where he has continued to improve. Jurgen Klopp is keen on bringing the 18-year-old to Liverpool. The midfielder won't be available easily though, with Dortmund said to value the England international at over £100m. (Sun)

Striker Youssoufa Moukoko is open to leaving Dortmund in the summer. The forward was, at the time, the youngest player to ever debut in the Champions League at just 16 years old. Now 17, and with few chances to break into the first team, Moukoko is looking to make the move away and will not renew his current deal that expires in 2023. (Sun)

Tottenham Hotspur are set to offer striker Harry Kane a new contract at the end of the season if they achieve Champions League football. The 28-year-old, who recently broke Thierry Henry's record for Premier League goals scored, is out of contract in 2024 and Spurs are hoping to keep him on longer. (Fabrizio Romano).

Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio is set to extend his stay with the Bianconeri with a new contract. The 29-year-old full-back has often been used as a rotation option at the club this season, but with his current deal expiring in the summer, the Serie A club have moved to keep him at the club for the future. (Calciomercato)

Newcastle United are interested in signing Germany defender Antonio Rudiger when the 29-year-old's Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season. (Telegraph via BBC)

But Manchester United will rival their fellow Premier League side for Rudiger's signature this summer. (Express via BBC)

United, however, could miss out on signing the centre-back because of the uncertainty over who will become the next manager at Old Trafford. (90min via BBC)

Arsenal could attempt to re-sign Germany winger Serge Gnabry from Bayern Munich, with the 26-year-old - who spent four years with the Gunners - valued at £63m. (Football.London via BBC)

Tottenham are prepared to listen to offers for 23-year-old Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, less than a year after his £26m move from Barcelona. (Sun via BBC)

Manchester United expect 37-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo to leave this summer and are lining up Everton's Brazil international Richarlison, 24, as his replacement. (Caught Offside via BBC) 

Aston Villa are ready to exercise their option to turn Philippe Coutinho's loan from Barcelona into a permanent deal after being impressed with the 29-year-old Brazil forward's recent performances. (Fabrizio Romano via BBC)

Andreas Christensen's agents are in Spain to seal a move to Barcelona. The 25-year-old Denmark defender will join on a five-year deal when his Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo via BBC)

Roma will make a move for Manchester United's Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot, 22, this summer. (Calciomercato – via BBV)

Liverpool will have the chance to sign Red Bull Salzburg's 20-year-old German striker Karim Adeyemi in the summer transfer window, but could face competition from Borussia Dortmund. (Express via BBC)

Paris St-Germain and Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester City's Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 31. (Foot Mercato via BBC)

RB Leipzig have joined the race to sign Real Madrid's 19-year-old Spanish defender Rafa Marin. (Marca via BBC)

Manchester United will have to pay up to 80m euros (£66m) to sign Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, 27, from Lazio as a replacement for France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28. (Sport Witness via BBC)

Former Arsenal winger Perry Groves says the Gunners should target Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, at the end of the season. (Star via BBC)

Everton face a wage crisis if they suffer relegation to the Championship. (Mail via BBC)