Euro Transfer News: Barcelona target Harry Kane as Robert Lewandowski replacement, Real Madrid keen on Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch
Published 19/09/2025 at 18:12 GMT+1
Here is a round-up of the biggest stories on the continent, including reports that Barcelona are interested in signing England skipper Harry Kane as a Robert Lewandoswki replacement. Elsewhere, Real Madrid are said to be keen on signing Liverpool's Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, with Xabi Alonso considering the Netherlands international as the club's next “major midfield reinforcement”.
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Harry Kane linked with Barcelona switch
According to Catalan publication El Nacional, Barcelona are interested in England skipper Harry Kane, as well as his Bayern Munich team-mate Dayot Upamecano.
The outlet reports that Kane is considered to be an ideal replacement for Barcelona's 37-year-old No. 9 Robert Lewandowski.
As per El Nacional: "At Barca, Kane is estimated to be the immediate replacement for Robert Lewandowski, bringing experience, goalscoring ability, and leadership at a key moment in the project.
"Kane is also liked by Hansi Flick, who knows him well from his time in Germany and believes he would fit perfectly into a system with vertical wingers and a reference No. 9."
The report adds: "Dayot Upamecano's name is generating even more interest due to his contract status. The French centre-back's contract with Bayern expires in 2026.
"At Camp Nou, they are closely monitoring his case because there's a possibility he could become a free agent or arrive for a very reduced price."
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Real Madrid keen on Gravenberch
Having already signed long-serving Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer, Real Madrid are reportedly now interested in acquiring Anfield favourite Ryan Gravenberch.
According to Fichajes, Madrid boss Xabi Alonso sees the Netherlands international as the club’s next "major midfield reinforcement".
The report reads: "Real Madrid have set its sights on Ryan Gravenberch as its next major midfield reinforcement.
"The Dutchman, a key player in Arne Slot's Liverpool, is the player that Xabi Alonso has indicated to Florentino Perez to reinforce the Real Madrid engine room and accompany Aurelien Tchouameni in the double pivot."
It adds: "The new Real Madrid coach wants an organiser with physical presence and quality in distribution. Gravenberch combines both qualities: he's capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, but also of supporting defensive transitions thanks to his imposing physique."
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Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Dominik Szoboszlai during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park on August 25, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Capello: ‘Impossible' for Juventus to retain Yildiz
Former England manager Fabio Capello insisted that it would be "impossible" for Juventus to retain Kenan Yildiz in the long term amid interest from Spain and England.
Upon comparing the Turkey international’s talents to that of Alessandro Del Piero, Capello told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Juve can enjoy him while he shines in Turin, and we'll do the same while he stays in our league.
"When certain pressures - financial, of course - become increasingly insistent from England and Spain it will be complicated, if not impossible to retain, a [player] like him ."
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Vlahovic Juventus contract renewal ‘not an option’
Despite Dusan Vlahovic netting four goals and registering one assist for Juventus in his four games this season, he is still expected to leave the Turin club at the end of the season, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
While the Serbian is reportedly admired by manager Igor Tudor, he is in the final year of his contract and likely to depart next summer.
The Italian publication reported: "In Tudor's view, Vlahovic's characteristics make him the ideal centre-forward.
"Barring any dramatic developments, however, the coach's vision won't change the direction of the relationship between the club and the player: over the past year and a half, they've never found the margins to reach a renewal that would prevent the club from losing their entire investment.
"It's got to the point that, starting in January, his entourage will be able to negotiate agreements with other clubs without having to go through Juventus.
"Vlahovic is said to have [almost] left Turin this summer for only a few destinations: primarily Spain, Barcelona, or Madrid for the Real Madrid dream; at most, Bayern Munich, and less so England, although Newcastle have enquired about him.
"AC Milan have tried, but the Rossoneri haven't made the necessary financial commitments. The story will change completely ahead of next summer, when agent Darko Ristic will be the target of offers from those looking to secure the player without paying his transfer fee."
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