Barcelona monitor Kane & Haaland - Wednesday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football’s Wednesday gossip roundup says Barcelona are tracking two high-profile strikers, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, as they look for alternatives to Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The report also notes that Bayern Munich may consider Nick Woltemade as a possible successor to Kane, while Manchester United are again linked with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite after his return from injury.

The roundup also mentions several other transfer links involving major English clubs. Arsenal are said to be interested in Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, although Liverpool reportedly want to keep him on a longer deal. Tottenham are still following Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, despite Forest’s reported refusal to sell. Manchester United are also named among clubs monitoring Real Madrid striker Endrick for a possible January move.

In Spain, the piece says Rodri spoke with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho after joining Barcelona from Manchester City in the summer, while Barcelona sporting director Deco has reportedly held talks with winger Raphinha about a contract extension. The digest also includes a possible permanent move for Omari Hutchinson, with AC Milan’s option on the England forward’s loan from Nottingham Forest said to be nearing €50m. As with all transfer gossip, the items are reported as interest or speculation rather than confirmed deals.