Fernandes Eyes Manchester United Departure as Mbappe Pushes for Real Madrid Move
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester City are set to compete with Liverpool for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi during the January transfer period. Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are all keeping tabs on developments. (Source: Daily Star)
Liverpool are willing to consider bids for Ibrahima Konaté in January as they aim to avoid losing him without compensation next summer. Long-standing suitors Real Madrid are committed to securing him on a free transfer. (Source: Defensa Central)
Bruno Fernandes rejected approaches from three Saudi Arabian teams this summer but the Manchester United playmaker continues to show interest in a Middle Eastern move and may leave at season's end. (Source: talkSPORT)
Man Utd contacted Chelsea regarding midfielder Roméo Lavia during the summer and may revive their pursuit in the January window. (Source: United In Focus)
Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to compete with Chelsea for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is anticipated to carry a £100 million (€115.3 million, $135 million) valuation. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Despite ongoing interest from Tottenham, Man City remain resolute in their decision not to part with winger Savinho in January. (Source: Manchester City News)
Aston Villa will contemplate making a permanent move for Jadon Sancho from Man Utd if the winger performs well leading up to the January transfer period. (Source: Football Insider)
Arsenal's eagerness to offload midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, a £17 million signing in 2021, led them to accept a mere £260,000 (€300,000, $350,000) offer from Hamburg this summer. (Source: BILD)
Eintracht Frankfurt are prepared to renew their pursuit of Newcastle United forward William Osula in January following their unsuccessful attempt last month. (Source: Football Insider)
La Liga
Julián Alvarez has communicated to Atlético Madrid his intention to join Barcelona in summer 2026. (Source: Fichajes)
Furthermore, those close to Alvarez are urging the Argentina star to complete the move to Camp Nou prior to the 2026 World Cup beginning. (Source: El Nacional)
Newcastle are prepared to revive their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó in 2026 following an unsuccessful summer bid for the sought-after player. (Source: TBR Football)
Kylian Mbappé has requested Real Madrid's recruitment team to pursue Bayern Munich winger Michael Olisé and has even spoken about a potential Santiago Bernabéu transfer with his French compatriot during international duty. (Source: Defensa Central)
Juventus will once more attempt to acquire Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos in January, hoping that restricted playing time over the coming months will help enable a move to Turin. (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)