Barcelona track Kane and Haaland as transfer rumours build

Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland as the latest transfer gossip links the club with two of Europe’s most high-profile forwards. The same round-up also points to Bayern Munich considering Nick Woltemade, while Manchester United are again being linked with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Barcelona assess striking alternatives

According to the latest reports, Barcelona are looking at Kane and Haaland as alternatives to Julian Alvarez. Kane, the England striker, is currently with Bayern Munich, while Haaland remains Manchester City’s leading Norway international forward.

The suggestion places Barcelona in the market for a major attacking option, with Alvarez also part of the conversation. The report does not indicate that any move is advanced, only that the club are monitoring the situation around the forwards named.

Bayern linked with Woltemade

Elsewhere, Bayern Munich have been linked with Germany forward Nick Woltemade as a possible replacement for Kane. Woltemade is described in the source material as a Newcastle United player who is currently on loan at Juventus.

That rumour is framed as contingent on Kane’s future, rather than as a standalone move. As with Barcelona’s interest in Kane, the report stops short of suggesting any agreement or formal approach.

Manchester United revisit Branthwaite interest

Manchester United are also back in the gossip column, with Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite again on their radar. The report says United’s interest has resurfaced following Branthwaite’s return to action after injury problems.

Branthwaite has been linked with United before, and this latest update suggests he remains under consideration as the club assess defensive options.

Other names in the latest gossip round-up

• Arsenal are said to be interested in Rio Ngumoha, while Liverpool want to extend the 18-year-old winger’s long-term contract.
• Tottenham remain interested in Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, although Forest reportedly have no intention of selling.
• Real Madrid striker Endrick could be available in the January transfer window, with Manchester United among the interested clubs.
• Rodri said he spoke to Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho to thank him for his interest after joining Barcelona from Manchester City in the summer.
• Barcelona sporting director Deco reportedly met Raphinha to discuss extending the Brazil forward’s contract.
• AC Milan’s option to make Omari Hutchinson’s loan from Nottingham Forest permanent is reported to be close to 50m euros.

As ever with gossip round-ups, these reports reflect clubs being linked with players rather than confirmed negotiations. Still, Barcelona’s apparent interest in Kane and Haaland ensures they sit at the centre of the latest transfer discussion.