Gossip: Messi, Kane, Richarlison, Akpom

Tottenham striker Harry Kane has emerged as Manchester United’s number one target in their search for a striker. (MEN) 

Richarlison is one of the strikers Real Madrid are considering as a potential replacement for Karim Benzema. (Mundo Deportivo) 

Super Eagles prospect Chuba Akpom has emerged as a potential target for Premier League side Leeds United. (Leeds All Over) 

Real Madrid have renewed their interest in Kylian Mbappe but will not make a move for him until next summer. (AS) 

Juventus are interested in Tottenham striker Richarlison as a potential replacement for Dusan Vlahovic (Calciomercato) 

Antonio Conte could leave Tottenham at the end of the season to replace Jose Mourinho at AS Roma (Football Italia) 

PSG have entered the race to sign Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen (GFFN via Pulse Sports) 

Romelu Lukaku is only interested in staying at Inter Milan and not Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano) 

Inter Miami still hope to bring Lionel Messi to the MLS this summer despite PSG’s intention to offer him a one-year deal. . (L'Equipe)

Mason Mount’s future at Chelsea still remains in the balance according to Graham Potter. (Fabrizio Romano) 

Ex-Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel will only consider replacing Conte as Tottenham Hotspur boss if the Lilywhites make the top four.  (Football Insider)