News 23/11: Barca target Kane, Toney could return to the Premier League

Barcelona have listed Harry Kane and Julian Alvarez as long-term replacements for Robert Lewandowski; Manchester City have entered the race for Givairo Read for the right wing; Liverpool are likely to miss out on Dayot Upamecano. The transfer picture on the evening of November 23rd also saw Bayern Munich sweeping South America with Rayan and Souza, Chelsea monitoring Joao Bezerra, while Ivan Toney could return to the Premier League.

• Barcelona are targeting Kane (with a €65 million release clause) and Alvarez (Atletico Madrid).
• Man City are pursuing Givairo Read; Bayern are also keeping an eye on him.
• Liverpool are unlikely to sign Upamecano as the defender prefers PSG/Real Madrid.
• Bayern are targeting Rayan (12 goals/31 games) and left-back Souza.
• Chelsea are monitoring Joao Bezerra (16 years old, Internacional); Toney could make a Premier League comeback.

Barca and the number 9 dilemma: Kane – Alvarez for the post-Lewandowski era.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have included Harry Kane and Julian Alvarez on their list of long-term replacements for Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next summer. The key point is the contract structure: Barca are reportedly in a strong position in the Kane deal due to his release clause of only €65 million.

Conversely, Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) is considered a more difficult target due to his contract until 2030 and a fee of no less than €100 million. Meanwhile, Barca is also considering a left-back for the summer of 2026 with Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), given Alejandro Balde's frequent injuries and Gerard Martin's lack of confidence as a replacement.

Man City and their future right wing: Givairo Read is on their radar.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have joined the race to sign Givairo Read, the 19-year-old right-back from Feyenoord. Read recently made his debut for the Netherlands U21 team against Bosnia and is considered a promising talent. Notably, Bayern Munich are also closely monitoring Read and see him as a long-term successor to Konrad Laimer, while Man City are considering initiating negotiations in 2026.

Bayern sweeps South America: Rayan and Souza are on their radar.

According to Bild, Bayern Munich are closely monitoring Rayan, the 19-year-old striker from Vasco da Gama. His record of 12 goals in 31 matches in the Brazilian league this season makes Rayan one of the standout talents of the current generation of South American players.

Meanwhile, the Bavarian team is also eyeing Souza, the 19-year-old left-back from Santos, who is considered the "heir to Marcelo" thanks to his technique and modern mindset.

Liverpool unlikely to sign Upamecano: PSG and Real Madrid lead the race.

According to Bild, Liverpool are unlikely to sign Dayot Upamecano on a free transfer next summer. Although the 27-year-old French defender has not yet renewed his contract with Bayern Munich, he is reportedly only interested in joining Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid if he leaves the Bundesliga. Since 2021, Upamecano has made over 100 appearances in the Bundesliga.

Chelsea nurtures a South American connection: Joao Bezerra added to the watchlist.

According to Nicolo Schira, Chelsea have added Joao Bezerra, the 16-year-old Internacional striker, to their long-term watchlist. Bezerra signed his first professional contract in October and is not eligible for international transfers until he turns 18.

This move follows Chelsea's positive trend of acquiring South American players this summer, notably Joao Pedro and Estevao Willian – two Brazilian stars who are shining in manager Enzo Maresca's squad.

Toney could return to the Premier League.

Ivan Toney (Al Ahli) is likely to return to the Premier League after his stint in the Saudi Pro League. Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are two clubs interested in signing the former Brentford striker.

Overview of the transfer market on the evening of November 23rd.