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Transfer Gossip: Real Madrid join Manchester United in Kane’s race, Messi keen on Barcelona return

19:25 - 18 March 2023

Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane during a Premier league match against Nottingham Forest.

Pulse Sports brings you the latest rumours surrounding key players around Europe.

Real Madrid is set to battle against Manchester United for the signature of Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane.

The LaLiga giants are said to be monitoring the situation around Kane at the North London club.

Antonio Conte again on Harry Kane's future: "It's on the player and the club, not on me. I can tell you Harry is a really important player for this team, the most representative player. You know the importance that he has in this team". ⚪️ #THFC

"Decisions are up to them". pic.twitter.com/pbfG4nkYnl
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 18, 2023

The Spurs captain has been linked with a possible move to Old Trafford for some time now.

Lionel Messi

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is said to be ready to return to Barcelona and speak with manager Xavi Hernandez.

The World Cup winner has been linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain.

Mohamed Salah

According to reports in Spain, Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is keen on a move away from the Merseyside club with LaLiga said to be his preferred destination.

🚨 Leo Messi situation, per latest reports:

• FC Barcelona wants him to return.
• Joan Laporta is already meeting with Jorge Messi to make it happen.
• Xavi is constantly in contact with Leo; their relationship is excellent.
• Leo Messi's priority is to return. He wants to… https://t.co/BqUzaEJqEM pic.twitter.com/JywFi5Opvy
— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) March 18, 2023

Kaoru Mitoma

Amid Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Manchester City links, Brighton are set to offer in-demand Kaoru Mitoma a record deal.

Moises Caicedo

Meanwhile, the Gunners are set to prepare a new bid for Ecuadorian star Moises Caicedo, despite the 21-year-old signing a new Brighton contract recently.

#Arsenal officials are confident of winning the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. #AFC management team believe Rice with Partey can become the best midfield in the world. pic.twitter.com/ynZWYpxCHG
— indykaila News (@indykaila) March 18, 2023

Declan Rice

Chelsea and Arsenal are keen on signing West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in the summer. Rice, 24, has a running contract with the Hammers until 2024.

N’Golo Kante

Meanwhile, N’Golo Kante is poised to sign a new deal with the Blues. The French midfielder has not played since August after suffering a hamstring injury.

Ousmane Dembele

Barcelona are willing to sell Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres to raise money to sign Juventus forward Federico Chiesa.

🚨Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi, 26, whose current deal at Everton runs until the summer of 2024, has been offered a new contract but is waiting to see how the season pans out before signing it.
🇳🇬 🔵 #EFC https://t.co/CdaQw7OWMh pic.twitter.com/fjKt1hUfhL
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) March 18, 2023

Alex Iwobi

Finally, Alex Iwobi will not sign a contract extension with Everton as he waits to see how the season will turn out for the Merseyside club. Iwobi’s contract runs until the summer of 2024.