BREAKING: Man Utd Launch Stunning £100M Raid for Star Midfielder as Real Madrid Icon Plots Alonso Takeover
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United have submitted a formal offer for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton as they attempt to outmaneuver Liverpool for his services. The precise amount remains undisclosed, but the Eagles reportedly value their standout midfielder at over £100 million ($131.6 million). (Source: Indykalia)
Wharton isn't the sole United midfield prospect expected to fetch substantial fees. Elliot Anderson won't be on the market come January, and should the Red Devils pursue their target, Nottingham Forest are requesting a record-breaking fee exceeding £100 million. (Source: The Telegraph)
Wolverhampton Wanderers' João Gomes represents another United objective, though they're hoping his club faces relegation this season to circumvent paying inflated prices for the Brazilian. (Source: Football Insider)
Arsenal have finalized a proposal worth €60 million (£53 million, $69.7 million) plus an additional €20 million in "realistic" add-ons for Real Madrid's attacking talent Rodrygo. Madrid boss Xabi Alonso appears receptive to such negotiations. (Source: Football365)
Liverpool's latest contract proposal for Ibrahima Konaté, characterized as "extremely generous," represents their final offer this campaign. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)
Man Utd have received contact from Conor Gallagher's representative regarding a January transfer. The Atlético Madrid player is reportedly eager to join Old Trafford. (Source: Indykalia)
Chelsea have submitted an initial bid of €10 million (£8.8 million, $11.6 million) for Cruzeiro's 17-year-old prospect Felipe Morais, who possesses a €100 million buyout clause. Though the Brazilian club doesn't anticipate anyone meeting the nine-figure sum for an untested player, the Blues must increase their offer significantly. (Source: PH Cruzeirense)
Man Utd face an €80 million (£70.6 million, $93 million) price tag for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi. Chelsea are equally keen on the pacey winger. (Source: Sky Sport Switzerland)
Bayern Munich have no intention of returning Nicolas Jackson to Chelsea during the winter window. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)
A potential transfer for Kenan Yıldız has become more feasible following reports that Juventus refuse to satisfy his €6 million (£5.3 million, $7 million) annual salary expectations. Arsenal and Chelsea, both capable of offering superior wages compared to the Italian club, are monitoring the situation closely. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Borussia Dortmund's clinical striker Serhou Guirassy is expected to be presented to Manchester United this summer as they seek attacking reinforcements. (Source: TEAMtalk)
La Liga
Zinedine Zidane has emerged as a candidate for an extraordinary third stint managing Real Madrid amid mounting pressure on Xabi Alonso. (Source: Fichajes)
Barcelona are monitoring a surprising potential homecoming for João Cancelo, who currently plies his trade with Al Hilal. (Source: Ekrem Konur)
Erling Haaland's anticipated transfer to Real Madrid—which the Manchester City forward desires—depends entirely on whether Vinicius Junior extends his deal with the Spanish powerhouse. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Paris Saint-Germain remain determined to secure Julián Alvarez despite facing competition from Chelsea and Barcelona. (Source: Sky Sport Switzerland)
Barcelona are ready to challenge Real Madrid for Dayot Upamecano. Contract renewal discussions with Bayern Munich appear to be "progressing slowly" while Manchester United and Liverpool also monitor developments. (Source: Ekrem Konur)