Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Sunday, February 21.
Sunday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Barcelona 'draw up five-man striker shortlist'
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Barcelona have reportedly put together a five-man shortlist as they prepare to bring a new centre-forward to the club during this summer's transfer window.
The Catalan giants allowed Luis Suarez to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer last year, and the club have been light in the final third of the field during the 2020-21 campaign.
According to The Mirror, Ronald Koeman's side have identified five forwards capable of boosting the squad this summer, and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland is on the shortlist.
Haaland's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with a number of teams, including Real Madrid, believed to be desperate to sign the Norway international.
The report claims that Inter Milan duo Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, Lyon's Memphis Depay and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero are also options.
Inter are said to be determined to keep hold of both Lukaku and Martinez, but Memphis and Aguero will be out of contract at their respective clubs at the end of June.
Lionel Messi, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a move away from Camp Nou, and the Argentina international is expected to seek pastures new following the expiration of his contract.
Manchester United 'considering £39m move for Ibrahima Konate'
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Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate.
The Red Devils are expected to bring a new centre-back to the club during this summer's transfer window, with head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking for a partner for Harry Maguire.
United had been strongly linked with Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano, but the France international has agreed to join Bayern Munich after the German champions activated his release clause.
The 20-time English champions have also been credited with an interest in Konate, who will have a €45m (£39m) release clause in his contract during this summer's transfer window.
According to Bild, United are considering an approach for the 21-year-old, who has only just returned to action following an ankle problem, which kept him out from the middle of December to the start of February.
Solskjaer's side would allegedly be prepared to allow Axel Tuanzebe to leave the club on loan this summer if they bring a new centre-back to the club.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester United 'keeping an eye on Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite'
Manchester United are monitoring the development of Everton's teenage centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal to battle Barcelona for Bryan Gil?
Arsenal could rival Barcelona for the signature of Sevilla attacker Bryan Gil this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'had £130m Ansu Fati bid rejected last summer'
Barcelona turn down a £130m offer from Manchester United for Ansu Fati last summer, according to a report. Read more.
Tyrick Mitchell 'snubs Arsenal interest for new Crystal Palace deal'
Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell reportedly agrees to a four-year contract extension at the capital club amid interest from Arsenal. Read more.
Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain remain keen on Gianluigi Donnarumma?
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly retain an interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is out of contract at the end of the season. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain 'make Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane top transfer target'
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly wants to reunite with Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane in the French capital. Read more.
Manchester United 'planning summer move for Erling Braut Haaland'
Manchester United prepare to make a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'still interested in signing Rodrigo De Paul'
Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul remains a transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur to revive interest in RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly at the head of the queue for RB Leipzig playmaker Marcel Sabitzer, who looks set to leave the club this summer. Read more.
Lyon defender Marcelo confirms Liverpool talks
Lyon centre-back Marcelo says that his agent held talks with Liverpool in January over a potential move. Read more.
Manchester United 'handed boost in Jules Kounde pursuit'
Sevilla reportedly identify Feyenoord's Marcos Senesi as a possible replacement for Jules Kounde, who continues to be linked with Manchester United. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur quoted £52m for Milan Skriniar?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly informed that Inter Milan now value defender Milan Skriniar in the region of £52m. Read more.
Marcos Alonso 'wants to sign new Chelsea contract'
Spanish defender Marcos Alonso is reportedly open to penning a new contract with Chelsea. Read more.
Manchester United 'to allow either Dean Henderson or David de Gea to leave this summer'
Manchester United will allow either Dean Henderson or David de Gea to leave the club this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool 'still interested in £40m Ben White'
Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Ben White remains a transfer target for Liverpool, according to a report. Read more.
