Barcola Snubs Chelsea as Arsenal Plot Jaw-Dropping Record Bid for Vinicius Jr

Barcola Snubs Chelsea as Arsenal Plot Jaw-Dropping Record Bid for Vinicius Jr

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

Premier League

Jules Koundé

Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to match Barcelona's valuation of $75 million (€65 million, £55.5 million) to secure the services of versatile defender Jules Koundé. (Source: Fichajes)

Along with Liverpool, both Arsenal and Chelsea have shown interest in Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The French international has firmly ruled out a move to Chelsea due to the Blues' recent poor form. (Source: L'Équipe)

Al Hilal's recent bid for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye has placed admirers Liverpool and Manchester United on high alert. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Everton have no intention of selling Ndiaye and maintain they hold full control over his future, with the player contracted at the club until 2029. (Source: The Express)

Chelsea have tabled a two-year contract offer to England international defender John Stones, who is reportedly open to a switch to Stamford Bridge. (Source: Simon Phillips)

Stones is also on Liverpool's radar after manager Andoni Iraola raised concerns about the squad's depth at center back. Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa is another name being considered. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Arsenal believe money will not be a barrier if they are given a genuine opportunity to pursue Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior, and are willing to spend big to land a player of the Brazilian's caliber. (Source: FootballTransfers)

In fact, Arsenal are willing to offer Vinícius Jr a salary that would surpass what Kylian Mbappé currently earns at Real Madrid. (Source: El Nacional)

Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck has emerged as an unexpected target for Chelsea. (Source: Kieran Gill)

Chelsea are also eyeing Barcelona left back Gerard Martín, who shone in a new role at the center of Hansi Flick's backline last season. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Newcastle United have revived their interest in Atalanta center back Giorgio Scalvini, with the Italian club eager to generate funds following the breakdown of Éderson's proposed transfer to Man Utd. (Source: Tutto Atalanta)

Tottenham are in advanced negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho after seeing off competition from AC Milan. (Source: The Sun)

La Liga

Rodri

Real Madrid are set to table their opening bid of approximately $57 million (€50 million, £43 million) for Man City midfielder Rodri. (Source: Nicolò Schira)

Anger over Real Madrid's move to sign Yan Diomande will prompt PSG to enter the race for Rodri. The reigning European champions are reportedly willing to offer the Spanish midfielder up to three times his current wages to lure him to Paris over Los Blancos. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona have not given up on signing Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez and are willing to raise their bid to $148 million (€130 million) in an effort to push a deal through. (Source: Cadena SER)

Al Hilal striker Darwin Núñez remains an option for Barcelona, though he will not be available for free as the Saudi club, contrary to earlier reports, have no plans to terminate his deal. A loan arrangement is considered the most realistic outcome. (Source: SPORT)

Real Madrid must generate funds following the agreement to sign Diomande. The three primary candidates for departure are Vinícius Jr, Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni. (Source: Defensa Central)

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Brahim Díaz, Arda Güler and Endrick are another three players whose futures at Real Madrid could be called into question should attractive offers materialize. (Source: TEAMtalk)

José Mourinho has told Eduardo Camavinga that he is likely to see limited playing time at Real Madrid next season, though the Frenchman is determined to stay put. (Source: Sergio Valentín)

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