Atletico Madrid Shocks With Alvarez Reversal While Messi Throws Barcelona a Lifeline

Atletico Madrid Shocks With Alvarez Reversal While Messi Throws Barcelona a Lifeline

Sports Illustrated compiles the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.

Premier League

Alejandro Balde

As Manchester United approach the conclusion of their midfield overhaul, the left back position will become the next area of focus, with discussions recently taking place with the camp of Barcelona's Alejandro Balde. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

RB Leipzig's David Raum and Racing's Jorge Salinas have both been put forward as options for Man Utd. (Source: Ben Jacobs)

Man Utd have been told that their primary target, Newcastle United's Lewis Hall, is unavailable. The Magpies have initiated contract extension talks in an effort to persuade the young defender to remain at the club. (Source: Sam C)

Liverpool have shown interest in acquiring Real Madrid forward Endrick, though the young Brazilian has dismissed the idea of departing the Bernabéu this summer. (Source: ESPN)

Securing a competitor for Alexander Isak is high on Liverpool's agenda, and alongside Endrick, the club has explored potential moves for Porto's William Gomes, Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, Newcastle's Nick Woltemade and Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Source: indykaila)

Mateta is also on Tottenham Hotspur's radar as the club looks to strengthen their attacking options. (Source: Football Insider)

Meanwhile, Manchester City's Omar Marmoush is anticipated to follow his teammate Savinho to Tottenham in a transfer valued at approximately $75 million (£55 million). (Source: The i Paper)

Man City are reportedly planning a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong once he recovers from his injury, with a potential approach possible as early as January. (Source: El Nacional)

Atlético Madrid director Mateu Alemany has made a trip to London for discussions with Chelsea, aiming to secure striker Nicolas Jackson on a loan basis. (Source: MARCA)

However, Chelsea prefer a permanent sale of Jackson and are anticipating an offer of $89 million (£65 million) from Aston Villa. (Source: The Telegraph)

Villa's interest is driven by doubts over Ollie Watkins, who is pushing for a transfer to Al Hilal after the Saudi club's fourth bid of $61 million (£45 million) was turned down. (Source: The Athletic)

Man Utd, Newcastle and Tottenham are all reportedly eyeing a late-window move for Bayer Leverkusen center back Edmond Tapsoba. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Liverpool are pursuing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as they prepare to offload Curtis Jones to Inter, though a deal could require a fee of up to $136 million (£100 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)

AC Milan are in the market for a new center back and have identified Man City's Rúben Dias, who is available for transfer, as a potential option. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

La Liga

Rodrygo

Real Madrid could look to offload winger Rodrygo upon his return from injury if he fails to impress José Mourinho. The Brazilian has just two years remaining on his current deal. (Source: Fichajes)

After initially rejecting Julián Alvarez's transfer request, Atlético Madrid have changed their position and told the striker they are open to selling him, but exclusively to Arsenal. Alvarez has turned down that proposal and is instead pushing for a switch to Barcelona. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

As a possible backup option to Alvarez, Barcelona have reached a personal agreement with Inter's Lautaro Martínez. (Source: El Chiringuito)

Lionel Messi has encouraged fellow Argentine Martínez to join Barcelona if his ambition is to lift the Champions League trophy. (Source: El Nacional)

Real Madrid stand to receive an unexpected financial boost as Nottingham Forest pursue Celta Vigo defender Javi Rueda, with Los Blancos holding a 50% sell-on clause that could net them up to $17.5 million (€15 million). (Source: AS)

That may represent the extent of Real Madrid's activity in the closing stages of the transfer window. With a fully stocked squad and unwanted players refusing to depart, the club is unable to bring in any new additions. (Source: Cadena SER)

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