Barcelona Launch Shock Kane Pursuit as Liverpool's Isak Dreams Crumble
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Alejandro Garnacho's eagerness to move to Chelsea has given the Blues optimism that Manchester United will be compelled to accept an offer below £40 million ($53.7 million), according to United In Focus. While Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are both willing to pay higher fees, Garnacho remains set on joining Chelsea.
Newcastle United are monitoring their Premier League fixture against Liverpool on Aug. 25 as they weigh up striker Alexander Isak's future, Chronicle Live reports. The Magpies are reluctant to see Isak play against them and may decline negotiations until the transfer window's closing days.
The clubs might clash over another forward as Empire of the Kop suggests Liverpool are keen on outbidding Newcastle for Brentford's Yoane Wissa.
Chelsea are targeting Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo following Levi Colwill's ACL injury setback, Fichajes reports. Bids around €50 million (£43.4 million, $58.3 million) would be considered.
Arsenal have shown interest in Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman as a backup option to Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, according to Quotidiano Sportivo. Frontrunners Inter are concerned about the Gunners' involvement.
Manchester City have initiated discussions regarding a move for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba, Rudy Galetti reports.
Following James Maddison's injury setback, Tottenham Hotspur are accelerating negotiations for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, according to FootballTransfers. Spurs are willing to satisfy the club's requirements by accepting a buy-back provision.
Man Utd will not pursue an exchange deal for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba that would involve academy prospect Toby Collyer, the Manchester Evening News reports.
Discussions between West Ham United and Metz forward Idrissa Gueye are advancing positively, Foot Mercato reports. The 18-year-old is priced at more than €15 million (£13 million, $17.5 million).
La Liga
Real Madrid's target Vitinha possesses a €135 million ($157.4 million) release clause in his Paris Saint-Germain deal this summer that will decrease to €90 million ($105 million) next season, Andres Martinez reports. While such clauses are prohibited in France, they could be implemented through a verbal understanding between club and player.
Barcelona are considering Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane when his release clause becomes available in the 2026 summer window, Fichajes suggests. Kane might be interested in challenging himself in a different league.
Following Iñigo Martínez's departure to Saudi Arabia, Barcelona are planning a pursuit of Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, El Nacional states. Such a transfer would exceed €70 million ($81.6 million).
Real Madrid are preparing for a free agent acquisition in 2026 and have identified three center backs, Real Madrid Confidencial reports. Their targets include Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté, Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano and Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi.
Xabi Alonso has contacted Barcelona keeper Marc-André ter Stegen to seek his assessment of Bayern Munich's Alexander Nübel who, per E-Notícies, is being considered as Real Madrid's future successor to Thibaut Courtois.