Transfer News: Barcelona Eyes Haaland, Liverpool Competes for Guehi
Barcelona is optimistic about signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, while Liverpool faces competition from City for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. Additionally, Everton plans to reject any interest in center-back Jarrad Branthwaite.
Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta, has become increasingly focused on acquiring Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. He expresses confidence that the 25-year-old Norwegian international will join the La Liga club in the future.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is set to compete with Liverpool for the free transfer of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 25, whose contract is set to expire next summer.
Brentford has shown interest in Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old German full-back, Almugera Kabar.
Everton is determined to fend off any approaches for England center-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 23, as he is considered a key part of the club's long-term plans.
Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid have been monitoring Ajax's 17-year-old Belgian midfielder, Jorthy Mokio.
Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is eager to join Liverpool despite interest from Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United.
In Benfica news, presidential candidate Cristovao Carvalho has announced plans to dismiss coach Bruno Lage and will attempt to persuade former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to take over if elected next month.
Another presidential candidate, Joao Noronha Lopes, aims to bring Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim back to Benfica, where he enjoyed a nine-year playing career.