Rumour Has It: Barca want Leipzig boss Nagelsmann, PSG eyeing Ronaldo

Ronald Koeman only took charge of Barcelona at the start of the season, but his tenure could be brief.

With Joan Laporta back at Camp Nou as president, he is determined to make his mark.

And highly rated RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly fancied in Barcelona.

TOP STORY – LAPORTA FANCIES NAGELSMANN

New Barcelona president Joan Laporta is eyeing RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann as the club’s next head coach, according to El Larguero.

Laporta was elected Barca president on Sunday and attention has immediately turned to the dugout at Camp Nou.

Ronald Koeman is currently at the helm but while Laporta respects the Dutchman, he prefers Nagelsmann.

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 Nagelsmann, por delante de Koeman en la lista que baraja Laporta

“Laporta respeta mucho a Koeman pero no le hubiera fichado para su proyecto. Puede que siga, pero le gustan más otros entrenadores, entre ellos Nagelsmann” pic.twitter.com/Q1WlNo8s4O

— El Larguero (@ellarguero) March 11, 2021

ROUND-UP

– Paris Saint-Germain could make a move for Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo if Kylian Mbappe leaves, claims Le Parisien. Reports in Italy and Spain say Juve will sell Ronaldo at the end of the season following their Champions League last-16 exit. With Mbappe’s future unclear in Paris amid links to Real Madrid, PSG are eyeing a possible deal for Ronaldo. Barca’s Lionel Messi has also been heavily linked.

– The Daily Mail reports Chelsea are keen on Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman if Christian Pulisic leaves Stamford Bridge. Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern have emerged as possible suitors for Pulisic, who is out of favour under Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel. Coman was linked with United during the previous transfer window.

– Barca are dreaming of signing Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland, claims Mundo Deportivo. Madrid, PSG, United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Juventus and Manchester City are all reportedly keen on Haaland. City forward Sergio Aguero, Lyon captain Memphis Depay, Bayern star David Alaba and City defender Eric Garcia are also among Barca’s list of targets.

– Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is a target for Inter, according to Calciomercato. The Netherlands international has been linked with Barca previously.

– Ajax’s Brian Brobbey will join Leipzig on a free transfer at the end of the season, reports Fabrizio Romano.