Fernandes Plots Manchester United Escape as Real Madrid Face Massive €110M Rodrygo Raid
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad have conducted "confidential discussions" with Bruno Fernandes's agents according to SunSport. Fernandes has not ruled out departing Manchester United and is seeking an annual salary of £33 million ($44.6 million).
Al Hilal have been predicted by Sacha Tavolieri to outbid Arsenal and Real Madrid with a substantial offer for Rennes talent Jérémy Jacquet, who would receive a "remarkable wage package."
Liverpool's chase of primary center-back target Marc Guéhi has faced competition from rival interest by Manchester City, the Daily Star indicates.
Manchester United keeper André Onana might be presented with an opportunity to rejoin his previous club Inter following his difficulties at Old Trafford, CaughtOffside have suggested.
İlkay Gündoğan has attracted interest from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen, according to Nicolò Schira. The experienced midfielder is believed to be outside Pep Guardiola's plans at Manchester City this campaign.
Chelsea's efforts to complete a deal for Man Utd outcast Alejandro Garnacho have been complicated by a late bid from Tottenham Hotspur, Indykaila has disclosed. Chelsea remain labeled as the "frontrunners" but the transfer is far from guaranteed.
A three-club competition between Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, as outlined by CaughtOffside, has developed for Chelsea's departing defender Axel Disasi. The French player is anticipated to command approximately £35 million ($47.2 million).
Newcastle have received a €40 million (£34.6 million, $46.7 million) price tag for Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
La Liga
Real Madrid are willing to consider a €110 million ($129 million) bid for Rodrygo that has been proposed by an unidentified Saudi Arabian club, per Defensa Central. The Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham target is projected to earn twice his current wages if he joins the Pro League.
Following their rejection of an approach for former Real Madrid target Rodrigo Mora, Al Ittihad have turned their attention to Barcelona's Ferran Torres, according to Fichajes. Hansi Flick is eager to retain the Spanish forward, but the financially struggling club might be tempted to accept the €60 million ($70.3 million) proposal available.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is described as the "ideal" signing for Barcelona next summer by the club's determined sporting director Deco, El Nacional report.
Aston Villa have equaled Barcelona's €30 million assessment of Marc Casadó, as disclosed by El País.