Amorim Slams Door on Man Utd Move as Salah Eyes Stunning £100M Liverpool Exodus
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Diego Simeone, Atlético Madrid's head coach, has identified Chelsea's left-back Marc Cucurella as his ideal acquisition, though the Blues are unwilling to part ways with him and would set a price tag far exceeding Atlético's financial reach. (Source: Fichajes)
Turkish club Beşiktaş saw their bid for Chelsea keeper Filip Jörgensen turned down by both the London club and the player himself. (Source: Ekrem Konur)
A potential January arrival at Chelsea could be Manchester United's midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. The Blues are at the front of the queue for his services, despite Mainoo's preference to move to Napoli. (Source: CaughtOffside)
However, Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has intervened to prevent Mainoo's January exit, concerned about supporter backlash if he allows the departure of the final academy product in the first-team setup. (Source: Il Mattino)
Tottenham Hotspur have tabled a £70 million ($93.6 million) offer for Atlético Madrid's midfielder Pablo Barrios. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester City are prepared to entertain bids for winger Savinho and full-back Rico Lewis, with both players catching Real Madrid's attention. (Source: Defensa Central)
A possible replacement for Lewis at Man City might be Pedro Porro. Pep Guardiola's team are displaying genuine interest in the Tottenham defender, who was previously registered with City from 2019–22 but never featured in a match. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Tottenham are all demonstrating "genuine interest" in Brentford forward Igor Thiago, who has also attracted attention from clubs in La Liga and Serie A. (Source: CaughtOffside)
AC Milan are exploring a temporary deal for Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, who is eager to secure consistent playing time following his recovery from a significant injury. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)
Liverpool have no intention of parting with winger Mohamed Salah in January. The Egyptian star is content in England but wouldn't oppose a switch to Saudi Arabia, where optimistic clubs are preparing offers around £100 million ($133.8 million) that might materialize in summer if Salah declines a January transfer. (Source: Daily Mail)
In related news, Liverpool's negotiations with Salah have led the Reds to confirm their intention to acquire a new adaptable winger. Formal discussions have commenced with Bournemouth regarding Antoine Semenyo. (Source: indykaila)
West Ham United harbor "significant doubts" about pursuing Chelsea center-back Axel Disasi due to his limited playing time this campaign. (Source: Football Insider)
La Liga
Real Madrid have identified Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano as their primary defensive target but will inform the French defender, who is also coveted by Paris Saint-Germain, that he must officially agree to terms in January to secure the move. (Source: Defensa Central)
Alternatively, Real Madrid's January defensive options include Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi and Tottenham's Micky van de Ven, with the Dutch defender valued at approximately €50 million (£43.9 million, $58.7 million). (Source: E-Notícies)
Barcelona have abandoned their pursuit of Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović, having been disappointed by his displays in the concluding year of his deal. (Source: SPORT)
Marc-André ter Stegen's substantial salary, combined with his extended absence through injury, have convinced Barcelona that offloading the German in January will prove impossible. The only option being considered is a temporary move, though the Catalan club recognize they would cover most of his earnings. (Source: MARCA)
Real Madrid have been caught off guard by young forward Gonzalo García's choice to reject a January departure. (Source: Fichajes)