Arsenal Ready Counter-Move as Saliba Attracts Interest; Real Madrid Propose Player Swap Deal for Rodri

Arsenal Ready Counter-Move as Saliba Attracts Interest; Real Madrid Propose Player Swap Deal for Rodri

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

Premier League

Marc Guéhi wearing Crystal Palace uniform.

To fend off Real Madrid's persistent pursuit of William Saliba, Arsenal are close to finalizing a fresh deal for the defender, according to Football Transfers.

Manchester United have shown interest in Bologna striker Dan Ndoye, as reported by Sébastien Vidal. The Switzerland international could command a fee of €40 million ($47 million) and has attracted attention from Nottingham Forest as well.

Crystal Palace have signaled their willingness to sell Marc Guéhi during the summer window, reports GIVEMESPORT. Liverpool appear hesitant to match the £45 million ($60.9 million) valuation.

Fulham have reportedly shown interest in two Premier League midfield players, according to Sky Sports News. Discussions regarding another loan spell for Arsenal's Reiss Nelson have emerged, along with potential permanent acquisition of Chelsea's surplus player Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

After abandoning their chase for Alexander Isak, Arsenal have turned their attention to Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, reports CaughtOffside. Gordon is also considered a Liverpool target should Luis Díaz depart, according to TBR Football.

Manchester City are preparing a bid potentially worth €80 million ($93.8 million) for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, suggests Fichajes.

Javi Guerra's refusal to extend his Valencia contract has encouraged Manchester United's hopes of securing the Spaniard, states MARCA.

Federico Chiesa might leave Liverpool for Atalanta this summer, according to Football Italia. The Italian club are awaiting Inter's response to their €50 million ($58.6 million) demand before pursuing the Liverpool winger.

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United have been connected with Atlético Madrid's Conor Gallagher, per TBR Football.

La Liga

Real Madrid are going all out in their chase for Manchester City star Rodri. Fichajes remarkably reports that the Spanish powerhouse are prepared to offer Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo and €40 million ($46.9 million) for the 29-year-old midfielder who is recovering from a serious ACL injury.

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea have been mentioned in connection with Rodrygo, though Bayern Munich's interest in the Brazilian has cooled, according to CaughtOffside.

Lamine Yamal is reportedly "frustrated" by Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona, claims El Nacional. The talented winger feels "misled" by club president Joan Laporta who allegedly promised to sign Nico Williams.

Barcelona are ready to part ways with Pau Víctor after only one campaign, with the Spanish forward expected to join Braga in a transfer potentially worth €15 million ($13 million), according to The Athletic.

Beyond securing Chelsea's Renato Veiga, Atlético Madrid are pursuing Feyenoord's adaptable defender Dávid Hancko, reveals Mundo Deportivo.