Barcelona want Leipzig boss Nagelsmann to replace Koeman
Back for a second stint as Camp Nou president, Joan Laporta is reportedly eyeing Julian Nagelsmann to replace Ronald Koeman at Barcelona.
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, previously a target for Real Madrid, is reportedly fancied in Barcelona.
Nagelsmann wanted at Camp Nou
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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- 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.
- Barça 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 Agüero, 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 Barça previously.
- Ajax's Brian Brobbey will join Leipzig on a free transfer at the end of the season, reports Fabrizio Romano.