BREAKING: Wirtz Pushes for Liverpool Departure as Real Madrid Stuns with Haaland Bombshell

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.

Premier League

Arsenal have entered the race alongside Chelsea with a late bid for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo, with the winger potentially favoring the Gunners due to his childhood allegiance to the club. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Semenyo was reportedly "caught off guard" by Chelsea's pursuit, having been considering proposals from Manchester City and Manchester United previously. (Source: Jack Gaughan)

To enhance their proposal to Bournemouth, Man City have presented the Cherries with an opportunity to bring back defender Nathan Aké, who spent four seasons with the club prior to his 2020 exit. (Source: indykaila)

Florian Wirtz desires to depart Liverpool for Real Madrid, believing he can revitalize his career under former Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso. However, the Spanish giants currently show no enthusiasm for such a transfer. (Source: Fichajes)

Liverpool seek to strengthen their attacking options after striker Alexander Isak's injury setback and are tracking Brentford's Igor Thiago following his strong seasonal performances. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Roma are attempting to persuade Man Utd to release striker Joshua Zirkzee on an initial loan arrangement, but despite offering a mandatory summer purchase option, negotiations remain challenging. (Source: Sky Sport)

Roma's proposal features a €5 million loan fee plus a €30 million buy-out clause, with additional bonuses for Champions League qualification potentially raising the total to €40 million ($35 million, $47 million). Man Utd are demanding €50 million (£43.7 million, $58.8 million). (Source: Il Messaggero)

Aston Villa have reached out to Tottenham Hotspur winger Brennan Johnson's agents in an effort to outmaneuver Crystal Palace for a January transfer. (Source: TEAMtalk)

However, Tottenham's strategy to replace Johnson with Man City's Omar Marmoush, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, or Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche appears doomed, as all three targets prefer alternative destinations. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Chelsea are frontrunners to secure 17-year-old Atalanta center back Honest Ahanor and plan to table a €60 million (£52.4 million, $70.5 million) offer to outbid Arsenal, Man Utd and Real Madrid. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Newcastle United remain undecided about recalling defender Matt Targett from his Middlesbrough loan spell and will monitor Kieran Trippier and Emil Krafth's injury recovery progress over the coming weeks. (Source: Shields Gazette)

While preparing to loan striker Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan, West Ham United have shown interest in Everton's Beto. (Source: talkSPORT)

La Liga

Vinicius Junior's strained relationship with Real Madrid supporters has fueled uncertainty about his club future. The Brazilian remains hesitant about extending his current contract. (Source: El Chiringuito)

Additionally, Real Madrid have officially abandoned their pursuit of Man City striker Erling Haaland, considering Kylian Mbappé the superior choice as their central forward. (Source: Ekrem Konur)

Lionel Messi is encouraging Inter Miami to acquire another Argentina international, Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, as Sergio Busquets' successor following his retirement. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have received offers to sign Man City defender Nathan Aké or Chelsea's Axel Disasi following Andreas Christensen's injury concerns. While Aké seems improbable, Disasi is willing to postpone other moves hoping for a Camp Nou opportunity. (Source: SPORT)

Monaco have already dismissed pursuing a permanent deal for Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati, whose promising French debut quickly lost momentum. (Source: Romain Molina)

Saudi Arabian clubs are preparing a three-year contract proposal for Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois valued at €90 million (£78.6 million, $105.8 million), though the Belgian shows no interest in discussions. (Source: Defensa Central)

Bayern Munich are close to finalizing a new deal with center back Dayot Upamecano, but disagreements persist regarding his release clause conditions. Both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain stand ready to fulfill his complete requirements. (Source: Foot Mercato)