Fernandes Eyes Blockbuster €60M Departure as Alonso Targets Former Club in Transfer Swoop
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Bruno Fernandes has become a subject of interest at Real Madrid. The La Liga powerhouse is attracted by the possibility of securing Manchester United's skipper for the relatively modest sum of €60 million (£52.4 million, $70.7 million). (Source: Fichajes)
Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes is preparing to engage in discussions with Mohamed Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa about the Egyptian star's future while he participates in AFCON. (Source: Daily Mail)
Manchester City's pending signing of Antoine Semenyo has encouraged Tottenham Hotspur to revisit negotiations for Savinho. Following an unsuccessful summer pursuit, Spurs reportedly maintain their interest in the Brazilian, who was valued at €70 million (£61.1 million, $82.5 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)
Roma have shown interest in Chelsea's surplus defender Axel Disasi. Given that all six overseas loan positions are occupied, any move would need to be permanent. (Source: BBC Sport)
Lyon and Paris FC have also been monitoring Disasi's situation as the January transfer period approaches. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool have been connected with a surprising pursuit of Celta Vigo's Óscar Mingueza. The ex-Barcelona defender will be eligible to negotiate a pre-contract in January as his current deal enters its final six months. (Source: Anfield Index)
French club Monaco and ambitious Italian team Como have surfaced as potential destinations for Jadon Sancho's permanent transfer in January as Man Utd seek to end his loan at Aston Villa early. (Source: Fichajes)
Fulham are hoping to acquire USMNT's prolific striker Ricardo Pepi with an offer reaching €35 million submitted for the PSV Eindhoven attacker. (Source: Eindhovens Dagblad)
Premier League clubs Sunderland and West Ham United are reportedly keen on Roma's surplus striker Artem Dovbyk. (Source: Novyny Live)
La Liga
Nico Williams reportedly regrets his choice to reject Barcelona last summer in favor of extending his stay at Athletic Club, which features a release clause of €95 million ($112 million). However, departure possibilities remain alive. Liverpool are "extremely keen" on the Spanish winger, especially after missing out on Semenyo. (Source: El Nacional)
Arsenal are also believed to maintain their interest in Williams following their 2024 courtship. (Source: Fichajes)
Xabi Alonso has been clearly told that Real Madrid will avoid January signings. Despite this, the former Liverpool player has identified Ibrahima Konaté and Florian Wirtz as summer targets. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Hansi Flick has suggested Barcelona pursue Borussia Dortmund's veteran Serhou Guirassy as Robert Lewandowski's replacement next summer. However, club scouts favor young Porto striker Samu Aghehowa. (Source: El Nacional)
Dani Carvajal's career won't last indefinitely and Real Madrid are considering Roma's Brazilian defender Wesley as competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back. (Source: DefensaCentral)
World
Legendary former Manchester City, AC Milan and Inter forward Mario Balotelli might end up in Argentina with prestigious club River Plate for a final chapter in his nomadic career. (Source: Tuttosport)
Bayern Munich's talent hunt extends beyond Europe's top divisions. The German giants have been surprisingly linked with Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor who has excelled for the League One side. (Source: talkSPORT)