Barcelona Stars Clash Over Yamal's Future as Arteta's Arsenal Job Hangs in the Balance
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray has shown interest in acquiring Manchester United's midfield player Manuel Ugarte during the upcoming January transfer period. (Source: Erol Evcen)
Rasmus Højlund might finalize a permanent departure from Man Utd this winter, as Napoli stands prepared to activate their option to acquire the Danish forward before their mandatory purchase clause becomes effective later in the campaign. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
One athlete who will definitely not be moving to Man Utd is Borussia Dortmund's midfielder Jobe Bellingham, who shows no enthusiasm for a temporary transfer to Old Trafford. (Source: The Mirror)
Arsenal leadership harbors concerns that head coach Mikel Arteta might not be the right person to guide them to Premier League success, having invested more than £1 billion ($1.3 billion) without achieving tangible outcomes. Should the manager fail to secure trophies this campaign, his position could be in jeopardy. (Source: Fichajes)
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City have all conducted discussions regarding a potential transfer for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano, whose contract expires next summer, during recent weeks. (Source: TBR Football)
Arsenal are close to finalizing a groundbreaking new deal with winger Bukayo Saka, who would establish himself as the club's top earner in history with weekly wages exceeding £300,000 ($399,600). (Source: Football Insider)
Given uncertainties surrounding Robert Sánchez, Chelsea are exploring a January temporary acquisition of Barcelona keeper Marc-André ter Stegen before potentially securing AC Milan's Mike Maignan on a free transfer the following year. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)
Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović has received a boost following Bayern Munich's withdrawal from negotiations for the Serbian player. (Source: Christian Falk)
Harvey Elliott is dissatisfied with his reduced playing time at Aston Villa after his summer transfer from Liverpool via a loan arrangement that includes a conditional requirement to make the deal permanent. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
A conference has been arranged between Newcastle United and defender Sven Botman to negotiate a contract extension amid attention from several clubs, including Liverpool. (Source: KrrishFT)
West Ham United's attempt to secure Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee on loan has been hindered by the Dutch player's caution regarding his next career move. He seeks to join a squad that can assure him a significant, impactful position before the World Cup. (Source: TEAMtalk)
La Liga
Real Madrid have issued Vinicius Junior a final demand regarding his future, cautioning him that he must agree to a contract extension or face significantly reduced playing time with the intention of an immediate transfer or potentially a free departure in 2027. The Brazilian winger has also been advised that his exhibition of frustration during El Clásico will not be accepted again. (Source: Fichajes)
Although Real Madrid continue investigating various budget-friendly center backs, the La Liga frontrunners maintain their pursuit of Tottenham's Micky van de Ven. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Several players within the Barcelona squad have expressed worries about Lamine Yamal's conduct and mindset, believing he receives poor guidance and is moving toward a risky direction. (Source: El Nacional)
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has requested sporting director Deco to acquire a top-tier center back, and the choice has been made to target Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund. Flick has endorsed such a transaction. (Source: E-Notícies)
With Major League Soccer's season nearing its end, Barcelona are evaluating a temporary loan arrangement to acquire LAFC attacker Son Heung-min. (Source: Fichajes)