BREAKING: Man Utd Unleashes €120M Bombshell Bid for Star Midfielder as Mbappe Sparks Dressing Room Uprising Against Alonso
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Detecting the tension at Real Madrid, Manchester United are preparing a €120 million (£105.5 million, $138.1 million) bid for Federico Valverde this January. (Source: El Nacional)
Manchester City have tabled a club-record €180 million (£158.2 million, $207.2 million) proposal for Paris Saint-Germain's Désiré Doué. (Source: Fichajes)
Arsenal have had their initial approach for Auxerre's promising talent Elyes Saïdi rejected before the January transfer window. (Source: AfricaFoot)
In the day following Liverpool's disappointing loss to Nottingham Forest, the club's "dissatisfied" board conducted discussions with Arne Slot about his precarious position as manager. If poor results continue, the Dutch coach's job security will be in jeopardy. (Source: Krrish)
Marseille's young striker Robinio Vaz has emerged as a target for Chelsea. Arsenal are also believed to be interested. (Source: AfricaFoot)
Liverpool's pursuit of Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise remains strong. The Reds would reportedly be prepared to spend €200 million (£175.8 million, $230.2 million) on the ex-Crystal Palace player. (Source: Fichajes)
Napoli's efforts to secure Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo on loan in January have been enhanced by Ruben Amorim's more flexible approach to a winter departure. Antonio Conte has also highlighted his shortage of midfield players to the club. (Source: Calciomercato)
There are no intentions to dismiss Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur despite increasing supporter discontent. (Source: Football Insider)
It is certain that 2026 will witness Carlos Baleba departing Brighton & Hove Albion for "a major" Premier League club. Man Utd are presently leading the pack of interested parties who may need to wait until summer due to the Cameroon international's AFCON commitments. (Source: AfricaFoot)
Sporting CP's Gonçalo Inácio is believed to be among Liverpool's January objectives as a backup option to Marc Guéhi. (Source: CaughtOffside)
La Liga
Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior are not the only ones questioning Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, whose situation has become increasingly precarious due to a widening gap between players and coaching personnel. (Source: El Nacional)
Alonso's position is reportedly under threat during the upcoming series of matches. After receiving an ultimatum from club president Florentino Pérez, it's do-or-die for the Basque manager as Madrid face Olympiacos, Girona and Athletic Club. (Source: Fichajes)
Turmoil at Real Madrid extends beyond Alonso. Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are reportedly at odds with Vinicius Jr in what has been dramatically characterized as "warfare in the locker room." (Source: El Nacional)
There is a preliminary understanding between Eric García and Barcelona regarding a new deal for the adaptable Spaniard. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Ferran Torres is the next player on Barcelona's contract extension agenda. The forward rejected proposals from Saudi Arabia worth up to €20 million ($23 million) annually in wages to focus on competing for his place in Catalonia. (Source: Krrish)