Latest transfer news and rumors: Barca consider moves for 2 strikers

The transfer window may be closed, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.

Top story: Search for Lewy's replacement ramps up

Barcelona are looking hard for a new striker. Robert Lewandowski is still producing with four goals despite starting just three La Liga matches this season, but he's 37 and could leave when his contract expires next summer.

Serhou Guirassy and Samu Aghehowa are among the main candidates to join Barcelona at that time. Borussia Dortmund's Guirassy has a €65-million release clause that would allow him to join "big clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid." Aghehowa's release clause at FC Porto is worth around €100 million but Barcelona are considering offering €60 million for the Spanish international. (Fichajes: Story 1 and 2)

Other rumors

Oct. 8

Vini vexation: Real Madrid could sell Vinicius Junior if the winger isn't willing to lower his salary demands. If he leaves, the club could make an approach for Manchester City's Erling Haaland. (Diario Sport)

No bidding war for Wharton: Real Madrid are determined to avoid competing with English clubs for Adam Wharton and aren't prepared to pay any more than €60 million for the Crystal Palace midfielder. (Defensa Central)

Liverpool look to Lisbon: Liverpool are ready to make a January approach for Sporting CP center-back Ousmane Diomande amid uncertainty over Ibrahima Konate's future. (Fichajes)

Fati flourishing: Ansu Fati's revival at Monaco has caught the attention of Atletico Madrid. Los Colchoneros are waiting patiently to see if he can stay injury free and keep up his good form. (Fichajes)

Not rich enough for Richy: Orlando City tried to sign Richarlison last summer but talks broke down over the Brazilian's asking price of around €40 million. The Tottenham Hotspur forward said in August that he rejected a move to Saudi Arabia. (ESPN Brasil)

Blues in Bruges: Chelsea are likely to explore the January market for a new center-back after Enzo Maresca's squad was rocked by an injury crisis. Club scouts have watched Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez. (The Chelsea Chronicle)

Buying Bilal: On-loan Stuttgart attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannous is likely to join the club on a permanent basis for €18 million. His temporary move from Leicester City includes performance-related conditions that are easily achievable, so he should be playing for Stuttgart next season. (Bild)

Neuer's heir: European clubs have contacted Santos over the possibility of signing goalkeeper Gabriel Brazao. Legendary Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar tipped the 25-year-old as a potential Manuel Neuer replacement at Bayern Munich. (Sky Sport Germany)

Oct. 7

PSG prepared to smash transfer record: Paris Saint-Germain are willing to pay €230 million for Lamine Yamal. Barcelona are aware that selling him would cause concern and even downright anger among their members and supporters. (Defensa Central)

Adeyemi allure: Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi. The Catalonian club could move for him next summer if he doesn't agree to extend his terms with Der BVB. (Sky Sport Switzerland)

Guehi grapple: Add Bayern Munich to the list of potential suitors for Marc Guehi. The Bavarian club could battle it out with Barcelona, Liverpool, and Real Madrid for the Crystal Palace defender next summer. (Sky Sport Germany)

Shop local: Bayern aren't just focused on Guehi. Koln attacker Said El Mala is on their radar. Brighton & Hove Albion offered €20 million for the 19-year-old last summer but were promptly shut down. (Bild)

Few can afford Can: Eintracht Frankfurt slapped a €80-million price tag on Can Uzun after Premier League clubs expressed interest in signing the teenager. The attacking midfielder has five goals and three assists in six Bundesliga appearances this season. (Sky Sport Germany)

Atubolu attraction: Inter Milan are searching for a goalkeeper ahead of Yann Sommer's anticipated exit next summer. Freiburg's Noah Atubolu, who recently earned his first Germany call-up, is viewed as a potential signing. (Sky Sport Germany)

Raya raise: Arsenal's efforts to tie down their key players with long-term deals continue. The club has rewarded David Raya for his performances between the sticks with an improved contract. (BBC Sport)

Fishing for Fisnik: Fisnik Asllani will leave Hoffenheim next summer. The 23-year-old striker has attracted interest from all of Germany's top sides plus clubs in England and Spain. (Sky Sport Germany)

Oct. 6

Arsenal scouting Yildiz: Arsenal scouts attended Sunday's game between Juventus and AC Milan to watch Kenan Yildiz. Juve are working to extend the 20-year-old's contract in Turin. (Tuttosport)

Chelsea want Semenyo: Chelsea are interested in signing Antoine Semenyo to boost their attack. The Blues are willing to pay around £78 million for Bournemouth's standout forward. (Fichajes)

Zirkzee's options in England: Despite reports linking him with a move abroad, Joshua Zirkzee could yet stay in the Premier League if he eventually leaves Manchester United. Everton and West Ham are considered potential destinations for the 24-year-old. (TEAMtalk)

Endrick needs playing time: Real Madrid striker Endrick hasn't played a single minute in La Liga this season. His lack of opportunities under Xabi Alonso could lead to a January loan move. West Ham, Valencia, and Real Sociedad are all interested in adding the teenager. (Fichajes)

Araujo allowed to leave: Ronald Araujo told several interested clubs that he didn't want to leave Barcelona this past summer, but the center-back could be transfer listed in January. The Blaugrana want around £35 million for the Uruguayan center-back. (Fichajes)

Sergio's surprise move: Former Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon had discussions with teams in England and Saudi Arabia, but the free agent is now close to joining Lionel Messi at MLS side Inter Miami. (Daily Mail)

Oct. 5

Real Madrid plot Rodri bid: Real Madrid are planning to table a massive £130-million offer for Rodri. Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak is determined to keep the Spaniard at the club and plans to offer him a huge pay raise on a long-term deal. (Daily Star)

Freund's Kane forecast: Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund can see Harry Kane extending his contract beyond his current terms that end in 2027. The striker has been linked with a romantic return to Tottenham Hotspur. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea keen on Kenan: Juventus have no intention of selling coveted forward Kenan Yildiz. The Turin club rejected an offer from Chelsea worth at least €65 million for the Turkish international. (Tutto Juve)

Harry potters off to Saudi: Manchester United are expected to turn down their option to trigger a one-year extension on Harry Maguire's contract next June. He's increasingly likely to move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq interested. (Daily Mirror)

BVB's Yeremay play: Borussia Dortmund are willing to make Yeremay Hernandez the most expensive signing in their history. The 22-year-old forward has a €60-million release clause at Deportivo. (Fichajes)

Kon contract chat continues: Talks are ongoing between Liverpool and Ibrahima Konate as the club tries to tie him down to a new contract. His terms expire next June and he's been subject of long-term interest from Real Madrid. (Football Insider)

Gomez going nowhere: Liverpool don't plan to let Joe Gomez depart in January while Arne Slot's squad struggles with a shortage of defensive options. The Englishman has attracted interest from AC Milan. (Football Insider)

Magpies' remorse: Eddie Howe admitted that Elliot Anderson's 2024 transfer to Nottingham Forest was rushed, so Newcastle United have no buyback clause and won't earn a percentage of any potential future transfer fee. (TEAMtalk)

Oct. 4

Salah's successor: Liverpool are willing to submit an offer of at least €100 million - and perhaps as much as €150 million - for Michael Olise. Bayern Munich are desperate to keep Olise him. (Fichajes)

Pav approaches: Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are yet to make a move for Aleksandar Pavlovic, but English clubs have spoken to the Bayern Munich midfielder's camp. Manchester City are the most interested. (Bild)

Could be a no for Angelo: Real Madrid continue to monitor Angelo Stiller but not everyone in the club is convinced he's capable of standing out in Xabi Alonso's lineup. Los Blancos also believe Stuttgart's €40-million valuation is too much. (Defensa Central)

Antoine's asking price: Antoine Semenyo's valuation could be as high as £80 million after a magnificent start to the season with Bournemouth. Tottenham are tracking the Ghanaian. (Football Insider)

Marc mulling move: Marc-Andre ter Stegen is drawing interest from Manchester United, Monaco, Newcastle United, and Tottenham. The Barcelona goalkeeper could move in January as he seeks regular minutes ahead of Germany's World Cup campaign. (Diario Sport)

Give Lee the keys: Lee Kang-in is getting game time for Paris Saint-Germain, but few would consider him an integral player for the European champions. Aston Villa could offer him the chance to be a central figure of an ambitious project. (Fichajes)

Etta getting better: The rapid rise of Karl Etta Eyong is getting some attention. Manchester United and Tottenham are pondering a move for the in-form Levante forward. The 21-year-old was playing in the third tier last season. (Football Insider)

Bulking up with Bartesagi: Arsenal still want to strengthen their defensive core and are considering an approach for 19-year-old Davide Bartesagi, who's mostly appeared at left-back for AC Milan. (Ekrem Konur)

Vying for Victor: Arsenal are also monitoring Victor Valdepenas, but it could be hard to encourage the 18-year-old defender to leave Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)

Dybala deal: Roma sporting director Frederic Massara and Paulo Dybala's representatives plan to meet in the coming weeks to discuss a new contract for the Argentine playmaker. His current terms expire next June. (Fabrizio Romano)

Oct. 3

Nico could Schlot in at Barca: Barcelona are on the lookout for a left-footed center-back and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck fits the bill. He'd like to move next summer to further his career. (Fichajes)

Deco discussions: Barcelona sporting director Deco recently met with notable agents to discuss Benfica's Goncalo Oliveira, a 19-year-old defender who's tipped to become a major figure for Portugal. (Diario Sport)

Marc and/or Max: Marc Guehi isn't the only Crystal Palace defender catching the eye of Liverpool's recruiting department. Maxence Lacroix is considered a potential under-the-radar signing for next summer. (Football Insider)

Jesus walks: Arsenal are willing to sell Gabriel Jesus for £30 million in January. Everton have been identified as a possible destination for the out-of-favor Brazilian forward. (TEAMtalk)

Trying to nail down Timber: Arsenal are in talks with Jurrien Timber over a new contract. Bayern Munich and another unnamed club approached Arsenal "a while ago" to ask if Timber was available. (Caught Offside)

Bargain backline addition: David Affengruber's Elche contract expires next summer. Atletico Madrid have highlighted the surprise La Liga star as an affordable signing for their defense. (Fichajes)

Smitten over Smit: Crystal Palace hope they can pitch a career pathway to AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit that encourages the 19-year-old to join them. He's also being watched by scouts from Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)

Giants in for Collins: Nathan Collins' performances for Brentford are attracting numerous top clubs. Liverpool and Tottenham could battle it out for the Irish defender. (Football Insider)

Vasco da Gama exploration: Tottenham are scouting Rayan Vitor. However, representatives from Barcelona, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Zenit St. Petersburg have also watched the 19-year-old forward in action for Vasco da Gama. (Daily Mail)