Sunday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Erling Braut Haaland, Bryan Gil, Ansu Fati

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Sunday, February 21.

Sunday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:

Barcelona 'draw up five-man striker shortlist'

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Barcelona have reportedly put together a five-man shortlist as they prepare to bring a new centre-forward to the club during this summer's transfer window.

The Catalan giants allowed Luis Suarez to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer last year, and the club have been light in the final third of the field during the 2020-21 campaign.

According to The Mirror, Ronald Koeman's side have identified five forwards capable of boosting the squad this summer, and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland is on the shortlist.

Haaland's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with a number of teams, including Real Madrid, believed to be desperate to sign the Norway international.

The report claims that Inter Milan duo Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martinez, Lyon's Memphis Depay and Manchester City's Sergio Aguero are also options.

Inter are said to be determined to keep hold of both Lukaku and Martinez, but Memphis and Aguero will be out of contract at their respective clubs at the end of June.

Lionel Messi, meanwhile, continues to be linked with a move away from Camp Nou, and the Argentina international is expected to seek pastures new following the expiration of his contract.

Arsenal to battle Barcelona for Bryan Gil?

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Arsenal are reportedly preparing to rival Barcelona for the signature of Sevilla attacker Bryan Gil.

The 20-year-old is currently on loan with Eibar and has made 18 appearances in all competitions during the 2020-21 campaign, contributing three goals and three assists in the process.

Earlier this month, Barca scout Mani revealed that the Catalan giants were interested in the Spain Under-21s international, branding him "the best footballer in Spain".

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners are also admirers of the attacker and could battle Ronald Koeman's side for his signature during this summer's transfer window.

Gil is believed to have a €35m (£30.3m) release clause in his existing deal at Estadio Ramon, but Sevilla are said to be working on an extension in the hope of raising the buy-out fee to €150m (£130m).

The youngster has scored twice in 21 appearances for Sevilla, while he has also previously spent time on loan with Leganes in Spain's top flight.

More transfer news from La Liga:

Manchester United 'had £130m Ansu Fati bid rejected last summer'
Barcelona turn down a £130m offer from Manchester United for Ansu Fati last summer, according to a report. Read more.

Barcelona 'eyeing move for Paris Saint-Germain's Juan Bernat'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Juan Bernat emerges as a target for Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'planning summer move for Erling Braut Haaland'
Manchester United prepare to make a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'handed boost in Jules Kounde pursuit'
Sevilla reportedly identify Feyenoord's Marcos Senesi as a possible replacement for Jules Kounde, who continues to be linked with Manchester United. Read more.