Latest transfer news and rumors: West Ham lining up massive David offer

The January window may be closed, but the rumors never stop swirling. Check in every day for all the latest transfer buzz from across the soccer world.

Top story: West Ham make big push for David

West Ham United are trying to bully Barcelona out of the race for pending free-agent striker Jonathan David with a massive contract offer worth up to €20 million per year. Barcelona would be unable to come close to such a figure given their precarious financial situation and yearly struggle to stay under their salary cap in La Liga.

Arsenal are considered West Ham's primary challenger. The Gunners are expected to enter the bidding for the Canadian striker with 21 goals this season once the club's new sporting director arrives. (Sky Sport Switzerland)

Other rumors

March 3

Onana won't quit Man United: Andre Onana intends to stay at Manchester United despite manager Ruben Amorim's plans to sign a new goalkeeper. Onana has a contract until June 2028 but could miss a chunk of time next season if he opts to play for Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations. (Manchester Evening News)

Arsenal fighting to keep Saliba: The Gunners are prepared to give standout center-back William Saliba around £250,000 a week to renew his contract and ward off interest from Real Madrid. Saliba currently earns around £190,000 weekly. (TBR Football)

Upamecano staying put: Bayern Munich are close to renewing Dayot Upamecano's contract until June 2030. The French international defender's current deal only runs until next summer. (Florian Plettenberg)

Good news for AC Milan: Top scorer Tijjani Reijnders extended his contract with the Rossoneri until June 2029. The Dutch midfielder will earn around €3 million per season. (Nico Schira)

Madrid monitoring Wharton: Los Blancos' shortlist of summer recruitments includes Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who's back in the lineup after missing three months with a hernia. (Daily Mail)

Spurs bail on Werner: Tottenham won't take up the option to permanently sign on-loan RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner for £8.5 million at the end of the season. Werner has just one goal in 27 games this term. (Daily Mirror)

March 2

Isak won't go cheap: Liverpool are the latest team to be linked with Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, joining Arsenal and Chelsea. The Magpies are expected to demand around £120 million for the 25-year-old, whose contract expires in 2028. (GiveMeSport)

Reduced role for KDB?: Manchester City want to keep Kevin De Bruyne, but any agreement would likely mean the midfielder has to accept a reduced role and lowered wages to continue his career in Manchester. (The Mirror)

Monaco midfielder being scouted: Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea are among top European clubs that are keeping tabs on AS Monaco's Lamine Camara. (TBR Football)

Reds eyeing Baleba: Liverpool are monitoring Carlos Baleba's situation at Brighton ahead of a potential pursuit this summer. The Premier League leaders won't be deterred by Brighton's high demands. (Football Insider)

Bayern track Brighton goalie: Bart Verbruggen is on Bayern Munich's radar. The club is keeping track of the £50-million-rated 22-year-old, who used to play for Bayern boss Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht. (The Mirror)

March 1

Arsenal chase Kimmich, Zubimendi: Arsenal are hopeful over signing Joshua Kimmich on a free transfer this summer after contract talks stalled at Bayern. The Gunners are also still interested in Martin Zubimendi. (Metro)

Villa enter the equation: Aston Villa have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Dusan Vlahovic. The Serbian striker, 25, is expected to leave Juventus this summer after failing to win over manager Thiago Motta. (TEAMtalk)

Defensive recruits: Liverpool are planning to sign a new central defender and right-back in the summer, regardless of what happens with impending free-agent stars Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk. (Football Insider)

Moving pieces: Arsenal view RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko as a more affordable alternative to Newcastle's Alexander Isak. If they move for the Slovenian, it'll pave the way for Liverpool to land the Swede. (Liverpool Echo)

Chelsea standing pat: Despite the continued struggles of unconvincing goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, Chelsea are not planning to sign a new netminder in the summer window. (The Times)

Atleti on the scene: Luis Diaz has been tipped to leave Liverpool this summer, with Barcelona often connected. But La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid are also interested. The Colombian would cost around €70 million. (Fichajes)

Details of Roque's move: Vitor Roque's transfer to Palmeiras is complete. Barcelona will pocket €25.5 million from the sale, and could earn €5 million in add-ons. They'll also have a 20% sell-on clause. (Fabrizio Romano)

Feb. 28

Neymar eyes Barca reunion: Neymar is in talks over a sensational return to Barcelona. The Brazilian just joined Santos on a short-term deal, but he's expected to leave his boyhood club in the summer. (The Athletic)

Dilemma for Arsenal: Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard may be forced to leave this summer if Arsenal want to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle. Isak is among the Gunners' top targets alongside Benjamin Sesko. (The Mirror)

Rashford wants to stay with Villa: Marcus Rashford doesn't plan on going back to Manchester United. The forward is hoping to make his move to Aston Villa permanent after joining on loan in January. (The Sun)

Barca consider Leao approach: Barcelona are gathering information over a potential bid for AC Milan's Rafael Leao. The 25-year-old, whose contract runs until 2028, rejected an offer from Saudi Arabia in January. (Nicolo Schira)

Murillo going nowhere: Nottingham Forest are expected to retain Murillo's services despite interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea. The defender has held positive talks with the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis. (Daily Mail)

Feb. 27

Man Utd's plan for Osimhen: Manchester United are eager to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli in a deal worth €40 million plus Rasmus Hojlund. The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Galatasaray. (Calciomercato)

Liverpool eyeing Joao Pedro: With Darwin Nunez struggling, Liverpool are considering a move for Brighton's Joao Pedro. The Brazilian is Arne Slot's top target if Nunez departs this summer. (TEAMtalk)

Huge money for Vinicius: Saudi Pro League clubs are willing to approach Real Madrid with a €242-million offer for Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior after the season ends. (The Telegraph)

Spurs lining up Eze move: Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is considered a legitimate option for Tottenham heading into the summer. The 26-year-old is valued at around £68 million. (GiveMeSport)

New Theo Hernandez suitor: Manchester City have made Theo Hernandez one of their transfer targets. City could attract him to England, but Hernandez has previously said he wants to join Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)

Milan's Hernandez replacement: With Hernandez's exit looking likely, AC Milan have already identified Wolverhampton's left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, 23, as a potential replacement for the France international. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Feb. 26

Napoli could rescue Hojlund: Napoli are prepared to make a summer move for Rasmus Hojlund, with United willing to take a financial hit. The Red Devils accept they likely won't be able to recoup the huge fee they paid. (talkSPORT)

New deal for Pulisic: AC Milan and Christian Pulisic are on the verge of agreeing to a contract extension that would keep the U.S. forward at the San Siro until 2029. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Pep's new full-backs: After spending heavily on central defenders in January, Manchester City are now eyeing full-back upgrades. Newcastle's Tino Livramento and Juventus' Andrea Cambiaso are the targets. (The Telegraph)

Convo with Cole: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will have a meeting with star playmaker Cole Palmer to ascertain whether he'd be happy to remain at the club even if the Blues fail to qualify for the Champions League. (The Times)

Another suitor for De Jong: Arsenal are the latest club to enter the fray for Frenkie de Jong. The Gunners are willing to offer Barcelona €75 million for the Dutch midfielder in the summer. (Fichajes)

Kovacic's next move: Mateo Kovacic could be one of the players to leave Manchester City as part of the club's planned summer rebuild. Atletico Madrid have emerged as a potential destination for the Croatian. (Caught Offside)

Lining up for Samu: Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and West Ham are all interested in signing Samu Aghehowa, the imposing 20-year-old Spanish striker who leads Porto in scoring this season. (Caught Offside)