TRANSFER UPDATES: Latest gossips from European newspapers February 17, 2022

Manchester United have been dealt a blow with Real Madrid reportedly targeting Mauricio Pochettino to replace Carlo Ancelotti. The Independent claims Bernabeu chiefs are ‘furious’ after Real’s meek 1-0 Champions League defeat to Poch’s Paris Saint-Germain Tuesday night. (Sun)

Marcus Rashford fumed at Bild journalist Christian Falk for claiming he and Harry Maguire were resentful of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Head of Football at the German paper claimed United's English stars were irritated that Ronaldo 'wants to lead the dressing room with his own clique'. (Mirror)

Ralf Rangnick could struggle to persuade the Manchester United board to pursue RB Leipzig's attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku in the summer. Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked with the Frenchman, 24. Old Trafford chiefs blocked Rangnick from bidding for the former PSG winger in January. (Express)

Antonio Conte has revealed he 'now realises Tottenham's vision' in a frank assessment of their January transfer window. Spurs brought in Juventus duo Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur but also missed out on a number of targets. (Sky Sports Italia)

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has been tipped to manage one of football’s big beasts one day. Hasenhuttl, 54, has had an outstanding campaign at Southampton, guiding them to tenth in the Premier League and the fifth round of the FA Cup. (Star)

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly ‘open to a Liverpool transfer offer’ after his winner for Paris Saint-Germain over Real Madrid ‘radically’ changed his plans. (Liverpool Echo)

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly ‘growing frustrated’ at the Bundesliga giants. The German boss, who worked alongside Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick at RB Leipzi g, only took over the reins at the Allianz Arena at the start of the season. (Bild)

Ralf Rangnick has made his first Manchester United 'signing' - by telling Brandon Williams he will definitely return to Old Trafford at the end of his loan to Norwich. The 21-year-old defender has done well this season at Carrow Road, winning the club’s player of the month award in January. (Sun)

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund 'join the chase to sign Chelsea starlet Armando Broja' as the young striker continues to impress on loan at Southampton this season. (Mail)

Lyon chief hints at making Tanguy Ndombele’s loan transfer from Tottenham permanent if club win Europa League. The 25-year-old Frenchman secured a loan move back to Lyon in the January window - two and a half years after leaving the Ligue 1 side to join Spurs. (RMC Sport)

 Cristiano Ronaldo's move to AS Roma could give Arsenal a Tammy Abraham transfer chance. (ESPN)

Paul Pogba considering move to Premier League rivals and more Manchester United transfer rumours. The midfielder looks increasingly likely to make a second exit from Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer. (Sun)

Real Madrid believe they have an agreement in place with Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland.The LaLiga leaders are putting plans in place in case Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe snubs a summer free transfer.(Fichajes) there are doubts whether Mbappe will join Real so they have turned their attention towards Haaland.

Newcastle are lining up a fresh £45m summer bid for Crystal Palace's 23-year-old English playmaker Eberechi Eze. (Mirror via BBC) 

Manchester United's Jesse Lingard could snub a free transfer to Tottenham at the end of the season as the England forward, 29, would prefer to move abroad. (Express via BBC)

Leeds United's 25-year-old Brazil winger Raphinha, who has been linked with Liverpool, has rejected a new contract offer from the Elland Road club. (Liverpool Echo via BBC)

Arsenal are the latest Premier League team to show an interest in AC Milan's 22-year-old Portugal striker Rafael Leao. (La Repubblica, via BBC)

Newcastle are facing a fight to retain 30-year-old Swiss defender Fabian Schar as his contract enters its final few months, with AC Milan, Sevilla and Valencia interested. (Mail via BBC)

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is "worth much more" than £50m after Aston Villa were linked with a blockbusting move for the 25-year-old Nigeria midfielder this summer. (Birmingham Mail via BBC)

Manchester United are interested in a move to sign 21-year-old Brazil and Ajax winger Antony, who could potentially be joined by manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford should a move come to fruition. (90min, via BBC)

West Ham have joined Leeds in the chase for Huddersfield's 23-year-old English midfielder Lewis O'Brien, who it has emerged has a £12m release clause in his contract. (Teamtalk via BBC)