Transfer rumours: Salah, Haaland, Neto, Raphinha, Botman, Nunez, Sarr

Barcelona manager Xavi is determined to bring Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, 29, to the Nou Camp as the cash-strapped Catalan giants look set to miss out on main target Erling Braut Haaland. (Mundo Deportivo, in Spanishexternal-link)

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he won't put the club at financial risk to sign 21-year-old Norway striker Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. (Fabrizio Romano, via Mundo Deportivoexternal-link)

Leeds have reportedly rejected a £29m offer from Barcelona for Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, whose buyout clause is set at £60m. (Sport, in Spanishexternal-link)

Wolves and Portugal winger Pedro Neto is on Paris St-Germain's wanted list as the 22-year-old makes his comeback from a long-term injury. (Mailexternal-link)

Newcastle are preparing to fight off competition from AC Milan to sign 22-year-old Dutch central defender Sven Botman from Lille, after failing to land him in January. (The Times, subscription requiredexternal-link)

The Magpies are also looking to strengthen up front by bringing in Benfica and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 22, despite strong interest from Arsenal. (The Athletic, subscription requiredexternal-link)

Manchester United are keen on signing Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji, 26, who has refused new contract offers from Borussia Dortmund and is valued at about £25m by the Bundesliga club. (Mirrorexternal-link)

Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are battling it out to sign Rangers' 16-year-old Scottish striker Rory Wilson. (Starexternal-link)

Arsenal and Tottenham are courting French midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu, 18, from Ligue 1 side Rennes. (l'Equipe, in Frenchexternal-link)

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