Baleba Issues Bold Ultimatum to Manchester United as Real Madrid Hunt for Rodrygo's Successor
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.
Premier League
Carlos Baleba has requested Brighton & Hove Albion approve his January departure to Manchester United, considering it an "unmissable chance." (Source: Theatre of Red)
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has caught the attention of Saudi Pro League teams as his prospects in north London become more doubtful. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Crystal Palace's valuation for Adam Wharton has fallen from £100 million ($135.5 million) to a more manageable £60 million ($81.3 million). Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Newcastle United and Real Madrid are pursuing the England international. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool have pinpointed Lyon attacker Malick Fofana as the player designated to replace Mohamed Salah's role when he departs Merseyside. (Source: Fichajes)
The prospects of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba are considered the main focus for Arsenal following the closure of the transfer window. Andrea Berta is "fast-tracking" discussions regarding new deals for the prominent duo. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Manchester United have zero desire to witness André Onana represent the Red Devils again following his return from his loan stint at Trabzonspor. (Source: Football Insider)
Chelsea are not contemplating a January pursuit of Liverpool target Marc Guéhi despite their shortage of options at center back. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Casemiro has declined the opportunity to reunite with his former Real Madrid colleague Karim Benzema at Al Ittihad this summer. (Source: CaughtOffside)
La Liga
Real Madrid are contemplating a pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola. The French player turned down approaches from Liverpool during the summer but might still be tempted to the Spanish capital as Rodrygo's successor should the Brazilian depart next summer. Barcola is anticipated to command over €100 million ($117.2 million). (Source: Fichajes)
Barcelona have reached out to Lionel Messi in a bid to convince him to participate in some capacity in the club's forthcoming presidential campaign. (Source: Cadena SER)
Manchester City are anticipated to approve the departure of Tottenham Hotspur target Savinho to finance an €80 million ($93.8 million) acquisition of Rodrygo. (Source: Estadio Deportivo)
Antonio Rüdiger has been suggested as a candidate to transfer to Saudi Arabia when his Real Madrid deal concludes in June. (Source: Fichajes)
RB Salzburg's Karim Konaté has surfaced as an unexpected candidate to replace Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona next season. (Source: Africa Soccer)
Barcelona's young talent Dro Fernández has drawn attention from the Premier League foursome of Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. (Source: Fichajes)