Euro Transfer News: Marcus Rashford only wants Barcelona amid Juventus link, Bayern Munich see second Nick Woltemade bid rejected

Here is a round-up of the biggest transfer news on the continent, including claims that Marcus Rashford would prioritise a move to Barcelona over a transfer to Serie A giants Juventus. The Catalan club are also said to be interested in signing Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig. Elsewhere, Stuttgart have rejected a second bid from Bayern Munich for Nick Woltemade.

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Rashford only wants Barca despite Juventus links

Marca claims that Marcus Rashford only wants Barcelona despite reports linking the England international to Serie A outfit Juventus.

Rashford is among a spate of United players said to be exploring a potential move away from Old Trafford.

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And the Spanish publication has claimed: "In recent hours, several market rumours have linked Marcus Rashford's future with Italy, specifically Juventus, but the information we have is that Barcelona remains the favourites and ahead of the competition.

"The English striker firmly wants Barcelona and is pushing hard to move to Barcelona. One of Marcus Rashford's allies is Hansi Flick, who has given his ‘OK’ to sign the Manchester United striker."

Deco meets Xavi Simons' representatives

According to Sport, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, met with Xavi Simons’ representatives on Thursday.

Italian super-agent Ali Barat was said to have been present at the 45-minute meeting, as was Simons’ brother Faustino.

Simons is said to be determined to leave RB Leipzig and is thought to be in contact with several European clubs as he explores his options.

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On the Netherlands international, who spent time in the Barcelona academy, the publication said: "Given the club's financial situation, the deal is extremely complicated, although it was the main topic discussed at the meeting.

"His current price tag is completely unaffordable, even more so considering Hansi Flick's statements about the team's overbooking of midfielders.

"Therefore, this is merely a survey to enquire about the player's situation and an initial contact with agents, with the goal of keeping a close eye on the market."

Stuttgart reject improved offer from Bayern for Woltemade

German outlet Kicker has claimed that Stuttgart have rejected a second, improved €50 million (£43m) plus €5m (£4.3m) offer from Bayern Munich for Nick Woltemade.

It would allegedly take some €80m (£69m) to prise Woltemade away from the MHP Arena.

Kicker’s report reads: "Although Stuttgart's management, including CEO Alexander Wehrle and sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth, refuse to publicly discuss a pain threshold for agreeing to a transfer, the recently rumoured €65m (£56m) doesn't seem to be the right amount.

"Having started with a three-digit figure, that wouldn't make a good impression on Stuttgart's fans. The recently rumoured €80m would be closer to a realistic target. But Bayern, on the other hand, seem far from that."

Napoli complete Noa Lang signing

Napoli have announced the signing of Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven for a fee widely reported to be in the region of €28m (£24m).

The Netherlands international has signed a five-year contract with the Serie A side.

PSV technical director Earnest Stewart: "Noa is an unpredictable player who can break open or decide a match at any moment.

"He was a valuable asset to PSV, and off the pitch, we got to know him as a very sociable guy who fit in well with the team.

"We will miss Noa, but we wholeheartedly wish him the best with this fantastic transfer."

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