Alonso Plots $330M Liverpool Overhaul While Bellingham Ignites Epic Transfer Battle Between Two Giants
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Xabi Alonso has entered discussions regarding the Liverpool position with a three-player transfer target list; Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni, Crystal Palace midfield talent Adam Wharton and Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola for the wings. These three players carry a combined valuation of $327 million (£245 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are considering a pursuit of AC Milan's speedy attacker Rafael Leão. The North London club could require a new winger amid increasing speculation about Gabriel Martinelli's potential departure. Leão carries a price tag of $92.3 million (£69.1 million, €80 million). (Source: Fichajes)
Joshua Zirkzee is determined to secure a Serie A comeback. Although Premier League teams have subsequently withdrawn their pursuit of the Manchester United forward, his Italian admirers—including Juventus, Milan and Napoli—are only interested in a temporary arrangement. (Source: Mark Brus)
Pep Guardiola's fixation with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has led to Manchester City proposing a player exchange. Omar Marmoush, reportedly a Barcelona target, is believed to be offered as part of a potential deal for the Spanish youngster. (Source: Fichajes)
The Premier League trio of Crystal Palace, Everton and West Ham United are investigating a temporary move for Arsenal's unsettled left back Myles Lewis-Skelly. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Chelsea are prepared to bring Valentín Barco along the well-trodden route from Strasbourg to Stamford Bridge following his impressive Ligue 1 performances. The transfer for the Argentine midfielder is reportedly at an "advanced stage." (Source: Ekrem Konur)
Aston Villa are requesting a club-record sum exceeding $133.5 million (£100 million) for Morgan Rogers, who has attracted significant interest from Chelsea. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Manchester United have inserted themselves into the heated competition to acquire AZ Alkmaar's promising talent Kees Smit, who has been consistently linked with Real Madrid. (Source: Fichajes)
When Jadon Sancho's Manchester United deal concludes this summer, Borussia Dortmund are "optimistic" they can secure a permanent transfer for the English winger currently loaned to Aston Villa. (Source: The Times)
Fulham have arranged a medical examination for PSV Eindhoven's USMNT forward Ricardo Pepi. The transfer is expected to cost $38 million (£28.5 million) making Pepi the third-most valuable American player historically. Nevertheless, he won't be eligible for Premier League action until next summer. (Source: BBC Sport)
Newcastle United are exploring a potential move for Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser. The French shot-stopper is priced at approximately $46.1 million (£34.6 million, €40 million). (Source: Sky Switzerland)
La Liga
Real Madrid are open to entertaining bids for Jude Bellingham. The England midfielder has been priced at $173 million (£129.6 million, €150 million) and is believed to have caught the attention of Manchester United and Chelsea. (Source: Fichajes)
Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy has emerged as an affordable alternative to Robert Lewandowski. The Guinea striker could be secured for $69.2 million (€60 million) but has already attracted bids from Chelsea and Inter. (Source: El Nacional)
Barcelona have had their opening bid for Alessandro Bastoni rejected. Inter Milan quickly dismissed an offer worth up to $75 million (€65 million) and are instead seeking closer to $92.3 million. (Source: Fichajes)
Real Madrid are seriously contemplating a $17.3 million (€15 million) proposal from Sunderland for Thiago Pitarch. It would be difficult to refuse such a substantial fee for a player with only seven senior appearances. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Manchester United target and Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand has appeared prominently on Atlético Madrid's summer wishlist. (Source: Fichajes)