TRANSFER NEWS: Latest transfer news from European newspapers February 3, 2022

Adama Traore is happy to be back home at Barcelona and, despite having spent almost seven years in England, he feels he never lost the essence of what La Masia gave him. (Marca)

Manchester United have asked players who want to leave the club to delay their decisions, as they want the next manager to decide if they are in his plans or not. (ESPN)

Paris Saint-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino has long been viewed as the favourite to replace interim manager Ralf Rangnick, whilst Ajax's Erik ten Hag is also being considered. (ESPN)

Thomas Tuchel has asked Chelsea to sign Real Madrid's Eder Militao as he hopes to lure the Brazilian to Chelsea next summer.(AS,) Tuchel has made a plea to Chelsea's hierarchy to make a push to sign Militao during next summer's transfer window.

Manchester United have confirmed fans who want to exchange their Mason Greenwood shirts will be able to do so for free, following the forward's arrest on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill on Tuesday. (Sun)

Real Madrid are ready to turn their attention to AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie as the 25-year-old midfielder moves into the final months of his deal at the San Siro, according to Spanish outlet (AS.)

Real Madrid, Internazionale and AC Milan are tracking defender William Saliba. (Calciomercato.) 

Fenerbahce have made an offer to sign Diego Costa on a free transfer until the end of the season. (Ekrem Konur.)

Chelsea are considering activating the clause to sign Saul Niguez on a permanent deal. The 27-year-old midfielder is on loan from Atletico Madrid, and after a tough start to life at Stamford Bridge, his recent upturn in form is beginning to win over the Blues' hierarchy, with them now considering paying the £30 million to see his move become permanent. (Daily Star)

Napoli will make a decision over the future of Kalidou Koulibaly. The 30-year-old centre-back is seen as a key part of the squad, but with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2023, in the next transfer window. (Calciomercato) 

Manchester City are confident of reaching an agreement over a new contract for Bernardo Silva. It is understood that positive talks have been held with the 27-year-old attacking midfielder's representatives. (The Times)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has expressed his happiness at joining Barcelona, following his release from Arsenal. "I'm very happy, very glad to be here. I'm looking forward to being on the pitch,".( Barcelona's official media channels.)

Arsenal are planning the biggest spending spree in their history - with up to £180million budgeted for summer signings. Billionaire owner Stan Kroenke is keen to show his faith in manager Mikel Arteta by providing the funds for a major squad upgrade. Strikers Alexander Isak and Dominic Calvert-Lewin plus midfielder Ruben Neves have all been identified as the hungry young players required to take the Gunners to the next level. (Sun)

Steve Bruce to be named new West Brom manager. Bruce, 61, was axed by Newcastle in October in the wake of Toon’s Saudi-led takeover. (Sun)

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has said the club will do all it can to re-sign 30-year-old France striker Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal in the summer. (Sun via BBC)

Lacazette's contract with Arsenal runs out in the summer and the Gunners have no intention of offering him a new deal. (90 Min via BBC)

Tottenham and Juventus are both interested in Roma's 22-year-old Italy winger Nicolo Zaniolo. (Calciomercato via BBC)

Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United have all been offered the chance to discuss a potential deal with Juventus striker Paulo Dybala after the 28-year-old Argentine's talks about a new contract beyond this summer collapsed. (90min via BBC)

Germany striker Thomas Muller has revealed Bayern Munich have not started negotiations with him over extending his contract at the club beyond 2023. The 32-year-old has been linked with Everton and Newcastle United. (Bild, via BBC)

Sunderland plan to speak to Roy Keane about returning to the Stadium of Light as manager. The 50-year-old guided the Black Cats to Premier League promotion as Championship winners in 2007 and left the club the following year. (Mail via BBC)

Real Madrid are considering exercising a buy-back clause in Sergio Reguilon's contract to re-sign the 25-year-old Spain defender from Tottenham in the summer. (ABC – via BBC)

Barcelona have identified Manchester United and Juventus as the clubs that want to sign their France winger Ousmane Dembele, 24, as a free agent in the summer. (Sport – via BBC)

Wayne Rooney's financially troubled Derby County have accepted a £600,000 offer from Aston Villa for 16-year-old Northern Ireland striker Omari Kellyman. (Sun via BBC)

French Ligue 1 side Lille turned down the chance to sign former England midfielder Jack Wilshire, who remains a free agent after being released by Bournemouth last May. (L'Equipe, via BBC)

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright was "sad to see" Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, leave the club to join Barcelona but has to "back" manager Mikel Arteta over the decision. (Wrighty's House podcast, via BBC)