BREAKING: Real Madrid Stars Push for Vinicius Jr Exit as Man United Plot Fernandes Departure
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka's agents have held discussions with Arsenal regarding a potential summer move, though Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly at the front of the queue for his services. (Source: CaughtOffside)
At the same time, Tottenham remain undecided about securing a permanent transfer for Bayern loanee João Palhinha, despite the player expressing his desire to remain at the club beyond the current campaign. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Manchester City have submitted a bid worth €25 million (£21.8 million, $29.4 million) for Barcelona's 17-year-old midfielder Dro Fernández. (Source: Fichajes)
Across Manchester, United have reportedly made the decision to offload Bruno Fernandes when the season concludes, with the belief that the transfer fee will provide crucial funding for squad reconstruction. (Source: Football Insider)
Manchester United have entered the race for Rennes defender Jérémy Jacquet. (Source: Sky Sports News)
United are also monitoring Roma's Evan Ndicka, with initial talks taking place regarding the defender as part of negotiations involving Joshua Zirkzee's potential move to the Italian club. (Source: Asromalive.it)
Liverpool are nearing completion of a deal for Club Brugge center back Joel Ordóñez following Chelsea's reluctance to meet the Belgian club's valuation. Inter Milan continue to pose competition, though. (Source: Bolavip)
Monaco's central midfielder Lamine Camara has emerged as another target for Liverpool alongside winger Maghnes Akliouche. (Source: Jeunesfooteux)
West Ham United have renewed their interest in Chelsea's Axel Disasi, who turned down a move to the London Stadium last summer. (Source: The Times)
Harvey Elliott's potential return to Liverpool from his loan spell at Aston Villa remains possible, though Villa would face financial consequences for ending the arrangement early, making such a move currently improbable. (Source: Liverpool ECHO)
Newcastle United have been informed that securing Roma right back Wesley will require a minimum fee of €50 million (£43.6 million, $58.7 million). (Source: Asromalive.it)
La Liga
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is reportedly dissatisfied with the club's plans to recruit a younger striker this summer. He favors proven talents such as Julián Alvarez, Harry Kane or Erling Haaland, and would rather retain Robert Lewandowski if those options aren't available. (Source: El Nacional)
Although Liverpool have shown genuine interest, Eduardo Camavinga has no intention of departing Real Madrid during the January window. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Barcelona appear likely to lose out on 19-year-old Santos left back Souza, who has drawn comparisons to Brazilian icon Marcelo, with AC Milan reportedly close to finalizing a deal. (Source: AS)
Roony Bardghji will remain at Barcelona this month despite multiple loan proposals, including interest from Porto. (Source: SPORT)
Several Real Madrid squad members have reportedly encouraged club leadership to transfer winger Vinicius Junior at the earliest opportunity, suggesting the team cannot achieve success while he remains at the Santiago Bernabéu. (Source: El Nacional)
Both Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr are eager to negotiate a contract extension, with discussions expected to restart shortly as he approaches the final 18 months of his existing deal. (Source: AS)