BREAKING: Man Utd Launch Kane Pursuit as Vinicius Jr Holds Clandestine Man City Negotiations
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Chelsea have submitted an offer worth €50 million (£43.3 million, $58.1 million) for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, according to Defensa Central. The Merseyside club would prefer selling to Real Madrid rather than strengthening a Premier League competitor.
Manchester United have contacted Crystal Palace regarding a potential move for Liverpool target Marc Guéhi, FootballTransfers indicates. Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano is also being evaluated at Old Trafford.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are actively pursuing both Guéhi and Parma's Giovanni Leoni for this summer window, Fabrizio Romano discloses.
Man Utd are positioned to exploit the £56 million ($75.2 million) release clause that becomes available in Harry Kane's Bayern contract in 2026, as reported by Football Insider. Kane might welcome a Premier League comeback.
The Red Devils' interest in Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba faces competition from Manchester City, Fichajes reports. Pep Guardiola is pushing his club to make a substantial offer.
Additionally, TEAMtalk suggests Man Utd are willing to pay any price to secure Baleba this summer and are prepared to handle the financial implications of such a transaction later.
Man City have fielded inquiries from Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur regarding defender Rico Lewis, via Manchester City News. Lewis is anticipated to extend his stay at the Etihad.
Juventus are considering Brighton's Matt O'Riley and Tottenham's Yves Bissouma as midfield options, La Gazzetta dello Sport indicates, following an unsuccessful attempt for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali.
Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey is eager to move to Newcastle this summer, The Athletic confirms. West Ham United are also pursuing his services.
An Al Hilal board member is ready to trigger the €25 million ($29.1 million) release clause in striker Aleksandar Mitrović's contract, per Al-Kas. The Serbian forward could subsequently join Leeds United without a transfer fee.
La Liga
Real Madrid executives have notified Rodrygo that they are willing to consider bids for his transfer, TBR Football states. Arsenal and Man City are both keen and the Brazilian would gladly move to either club.
Man City have held confidential discussions with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior who, per indykalia, is contemplating departing Spain. He shows interest in the Premier League, where Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd are all tracking developments.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has pledged to make every effort to acquire Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez, El Nacional reports. The Argentine forward has a €100 million ($116.2 million) buyout clause in his deal.
Atlético are renewing their interest in Tottenham center back Cristian Romero, according to Fichajes. Spurs maintain he is not available for transfer.
Following his departure from Atlético this summer, César Azpilicueta is set to complete a move back to Osasuna, AS reports. The former Chelsea defender wishes to conclude his career with his hometown club.