Barcelona Eyes Blockbuster Haaland Swap Deal as Liverpool Pounce on Wharton Target
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.
Premier League
Barcelona representatives have held discussions with Marcus Rashford to inform the Manchester United loanee that he must accept further wage reductions if he wishes to secure a permanent transfer to Catalonia this summer. While both sides desire an arrangement, financial talks are anticipated to be "complex." (Source: SPORT)
Liverpool are concerned about entering a transfer battle with Real Madrid for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and have chosen to match the Eagles' valuation of €60 million (£52.7 million, $69.3 million) to complete the signing quickly. (Source: Defensa Central)
Man Utd have decided to compete with Manchester City for the services of promising 16-year-old Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. (Source: Football Insider)
Despite interest from both Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford have stated they will not entertain bids for striker Kevin Schade. (Source: TBR Football)
Chelsea are competing with Inter Miami and Sevilla for 20-year-old Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado. (Source: El Intransigente)
Aston Villa have entered the race alongside Man Utd and West Ham United for Real Madrid forward Endrick as the Brazilian looks set to spend the remainder of the season on loan. (Source: Daily Star)
Man Utd and Tottenham remain interested in Everton center back Jarrad Branthwaite, who maintains his valuation of £70 million ($92 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
Lille have accepted they will lose teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi next season as Europe's top clubs intensify their pursuit. Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, Man Utd and Tottenham are all confirmed suitors. (Source: TBR Football)
Leeds United are attempting to finalize a January transfer for U.S. international forward Haji Wright from Coventry City. (Source: Football Insider)
La Liga
Should Real Madrid part ways with winger Vinicius Junior this summer, they will prioritize Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as his replacement. (Source: Fichajes)
In an effort to reduce costs while pursuing Man City striker Erling Haaland, Barcelona are preparing a substantial player exchange that would see midfielder Dani Olmo move to the Etihad as part of the deal. (Source: El Nacional)
Haaland, for his part, would "genuinely enjoy" representing Real Madrid. (Source: Jorge Picón)
Barcelona have been presented with an offer of €35 million (€30.8 million, $40.4 million) from an undisclosed Saudi Arabian club for striker Robert Lewandowski in January. (Source: Fichajes)
Atlético Madrid are competing with Tottenham for 21-year-old River Plate defender Lautaro Rivero, who carries a buyout clause of €100 million (£87.9 million, $115.5 million). (Source: La Razón)