Arsenal Launch Shock Haaland Bid as Man Utd Green-Light Zirkzee Departure

Arsenal Launch Shock Haaland Bid as Man Utd Green-Light Zirkzee Departure

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.

Premier League

Rúben Neves

Manchester United have set their sights on acquiring Al Hilal's midfielder Rúben Neves without a transfer fee this summer, though the Saudi club is working to secure him with a fresh contract. (Source: United In Focus)

Meanwhile in Saudi Arabia, Al Ittihad are orchestrating a substantial approach to recruit former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp, who leads their wishlist that also features Aston Villa's Unai Emery and ex-Barcelona manager Xavi. (Source: Al Riyadh)

Joshua Zirkzee could depart Man Utd during the January window, with a deal reportedly in place to transfer the Dutch forward to Serie A club Como. (Source: Corriere Como)

Bayern Munich are preparing an intensive campaign to outmaneuver Liverpool for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi's services. (Source: SPORT BILD)

Guéhi remains at the summit of Liverpool's target list, with the Merseyside club optimistic about securing two new defensive additions throughout 2026. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Arsenal are pursuing a young winger and have dispatched scouts to monitor Real Betis' Pablo García, Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Touré and Eintracht Frankfurt's Jean-Mattéo Bahoya. (Source: GIVEMESPORT)

West Ham United are eager to lure AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic back to the Premier League and are preparing an offer worth €50 million (£43.7 million, $58.5 million). (Source: Fichajes)

A central defender is viewed as the primary transfer objective at Chelsea, with manager Enzo Maresca and the club's leadership all aligned on this priority. (Source: Football Insider)

Chelsea remain receptive to bids for midfielder Enzo Fernández but have cautioned Real Madrid they must exceed the £106.8 million (€122.3 million, $143.1 million) invested to acquire him in 2023. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has attracted attention from Liverpool scouts, while Bournemouth, Everton and Newcastle United have also expressed interest in the player. (Source: Alan Nixon)

Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is drawing attention from Premier League foursome Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle and West Ham. (Source: The Daily Briefing)

La Liga

Marcus Rashford's prospective transfer from Man Utd to Barcelona this summer may depend on Robert Lewandowski's decision regarding his costly contract extension, which concludes in 2026, at the Catalan club. (Source: Football Insider)

Arsenal and Real Madrid have both submitted proposals to acquire Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, though the Norwegian has reportedly secured a deal with Barcelona that could bring him to Camp Nou for merely €80 million (£69.9 million, $93.6 million). (Source: E-Notícies)

Real Madrid are investigating a potential swoop for Chelsea center back Mamadou Sarr, who is currently on loan with French outfit Strasbourg this campaign. (Source: Fichajes)

Talent spotters from various European clubs have been observed monitoring Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler. Those showing interest in the Turkish international include Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham Hotspur, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. (Source: CaughtOffside)