TRANSFER GOSSIPS: Transfer gossip from European newspapers March 29, 2022

Real Madrid see Dortmund's Jude Bellingham as Luka Modric replacement. The 18-year-old Borussia Dortmund star is seen as an ideal replacement for the 36-year-old Luka Modric as Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti looks to re-structure the midfield. (Bild)

It is reported that any deal could cost in the region of €100 million if the LaLiga side are to sign Bellingham, though they could risk the deal by waiting, with Liverpool recently linked with a potential move for the England international. (ESPN)

 Bayern Munich have identified Christopher Nkunku as a potential replacement for Serge Gnabry,. The Bundesliga club have been unable to reach an agreement on personal terms with Gnabry who is set to be out of contract in the summer of 2023, and they are now looking to RB Leipzig star Nkunku. The 24-year-old has been one of the most productive players in Europe this season, contributing to 36 goals in 39 matches. It is reported that a fee of around €70m will be required to secure his signature. ( Sport 1)

 Atletico Madrid are keen to land Paulo Dybala with the Juventus star set to become a free agent in the summer., Atleti manager Diego Simeone has told the Wanda Metropolitano hierarchy of his desire to land the 28-year-old Argentina forward. Internazionale are also reported to be interested in Dybala. A(Mundo Deporti)

Philippe Coutinho is willing to take a paycut to continue his career at Aston Villa. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder has enjoyed a bright start to life at Villa Park working under manager and former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard, and it looks as though he wants to remain at the club beyond the summer. Coutinho currently has a €40m option clause that Aston Villa can activate to make his move from Barcelona become permanent. ( Ekrem Konur.)

Liverpool have agreed a deal in principle to sign Fulham star Fabio Carvalho in summer. The Premier League side had previously looked to sign the 19-year-old star in January, but it now looks as though they have reached an agreement to sign him as a free agent despite interest from Real Madrid. (Football Insider.)

 AS Roma are planning for the transfer of multiple stars this summer. Justin Kluivert, Alessandro Florenzi, Cengiz Under, and Pau Lopez are all expected to part ways with the Giallorossi, as Jose Mourinho's side looks to raise funds ahead of a number of summer moves. The club is hopeful of raising the most by moving on 22-year-old Kluivert, whose transfer could reach €35m. (Gazzetta dello Sport.)

Internazionale want a transfer fee of €70m if they are to agree to part ways with Lautaro Martinez this summer... The 24-year-old forward's representatives received contact from Arsenal recently, and while the Serie A club are in no rush to lose him, they are not against allowing him to leave if the right offer arrives. The Argentina international has also been on the radar of Atletico Madrid. (Calciomercato)

Martin Braithwaite is set to leave Barcelona in the summer after being cast out of manager Xavi Hernandez's plans.. While the forward is contracted at the Camp Nou until 2024, he's made just three starts in LaLiga this season, and the 30-year-old's representatives are already looking for a potential new home, with clubs in the Premier League keen to land his services. ( Sport)

Real Madrid and Juventus are keeping tabs on AZ Alkmaar's left-back Owen Wijndal, The 22-year-old has been one of the most productive defenders in the Eredivisie this season, contributing to nine goals in 24 appearances. He is currently contracted until 2024 having recently signed a one-year extension with AZ. (Calciomercato.)

Manchester United are ready to open contract talks with Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw after agreeing a new long-term deal with Bruno Fernandes.  Rashford and Shaw are considered part of a key group of core players that United want to keep at Old Trafford and they are keen to push ahead with negotiations despite uncertainty over the identity of the club's next permanent manager. (ESPN).

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio could be on his way out of the Santiago Bernabeu this summer, with Juventus keen. Asensio, 26, has 10 goals in 33 games this season but is considered a player who could be moved on for a sizeable transfer fee to free up funds for new arrivals. (Defensa Central )

Dele Alli could reportedly be ditched by Everton in the summer - just months after the Toffees handed the former Tottenham outcast a chance to kickstart his career. (Mail)

Barcelona's attempt to sign Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, is set to be thwarted by their inability to comply with La Liga's financial rules. (Mirror)

Leeds United have placed a £67m (80m euros) price tag on Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, with Barcelona only willing to pay about half that figure. (Mirror)

Leeds insist the only release clause in Raphinha's contract is one that allows him to leave if the Whites are relegated from the Premier League. (The Athletic)

Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in signing Portugal midfielder Otavio, 27, from Porto this summer. (A Bola - in Portuguese)

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are vying for the signature of Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez, 24, who Inter Milan will sell if they receive an offer of £58m this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Arsenal are preparing their opening proposal to extend the contract of England winger Bukayo Saka, 20, at the end of the season. (Fabrizio Romano)

Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 26, has hinted at a summer exit from Arsenal, three years after his club-record £72m move from Lille. (Sun)

Leicester City have been linked with Club Bruges forward Charles de Ketelaere. The 21-year-old has scored 17 goals in 41 games this season and won his fifth Belgium cap in last weekend's friendly against the Republic of Ireland. (Leicester Mercury)

United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson, 21, still wants to leave Red Bull Salzburg this summer and negotiations are ongoing over a move to Leeds. (Sky Sports Germany)

Newcastle United are targeting Watford winger Ismaila Sarr, 24, with Liverpool also watching the Senegal international. (The Sun)

Wolves, Tottenham and Everton have shown an interest in Rennes' French coach Bruno Genesio, 55. (RMC Sport - in French)

Napoli are hopeful of preventing Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from leaving on a free transfer by offering the 30-year-old a new long-term contract. (Calciomercato - in Italian)