Barcelona are assessing the availability of both Harry Kane and Erling Haaland as options to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, according to reports from Talksport.
The Catalan club are looking for a forward to complement Alvarez, with the 33-year-old Kane at Bayern Munich and the 26-year-old Haaland at Manchester City on their radar.
In related transfer news, Bayern Munich have identified Nick Woltemade as a possible successor to Kane. The 24-year-old German international, who is currently on loan at Juventus from Newcastle United, is being tracked by the German giants.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have renewed their interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The 24-year-old England international returned from injury recently, prompting Football Insider to report that United remain keen on signing him.
On the youth front, 18-year-old English winger Rio Ngumoha is attracting attention from Arsenal. However, Liverpool are in discussions to extend his long-term contract, according to The Athletic.
Tottenham Hotspur continue to pursue Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. Spurs attempted to sign the 26-year-old during the 2025 summer window, but Forest have stated they have no intention of selling.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid striker Endrick could become available in January. Manchester United are among the clubs interested in the 20-year-old Brazilian, with AS reporting via Teamtalk that a move is possible.
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has publicly acknowledged his decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer. The 30-year-old Spanish international stated he spoke to Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho to thank him for his interest and the manner in which he was treated during recruitment talks.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has also held talks with Brazil forward Raphinha regarding a contract extension. Raphinha, who is under contract until 2028, is 29 years old.
AC Milan are close to exercising their option to make Omari Hutchinson’s loan deal permanent. The fee for the 22-year-old English forward, currently at Nottingham Forest, is estimated to be near 50 million euros (£42.8m), per Calciomercato.
I just want to know why Jarrad Branthwaite hasn’t arrived at Old Trafford yet. Priorities, Man United.
Haaland at City isn’t moving. Kane at Bayern wants to win titles. This sounds like fan fiction.
Baumgartner to Juve then Bayern coming for Woltemade. The German league is a revolving door this window.
Wait, they want THREE strikers? Is Deco running out of money or just out of sense?
Kane and Alvarez as partners? That wage bill is going to be absolutely astronomical for Barcelona.