Fernandes Plots Shock MLS Switch as Barcelona Hunt New Striker to Replace Lewandowski
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.
Premier League
Following his rejection of several offers from Saudi Pro League teams during the summer window, Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is reportedly considering a switch to Major League Soccer. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Liverpool rejected "three or four significant players" to concentrate exclusively on their chase for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Galatasaray have positioned Manchester City target Gianluigi Donnarumma as their primary transfer priority. (Source: Fanatik)
Rasmus Højlund is reportedly close to departing United for Napoli via an initial loan arrangement that will become permanent next summer. Højlund's Naples contract terms are expected to feature a €90 million (£77.9 million, $105.1 million) release clause. (Source: Football Transfers)
Chelsea are preparing a last-minute bid to disrupt Liverpool's planned acquisition of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Liverpool's Federico Chiesa has attracted Roma's attention, though any transfer would require the Italian winger to reduce his salary expectations. (Source: Calciomercato24)
Arsenal encounter competition from Barcelona in pursuing Palmeiras' promising Brazilian center-back Luiz Benedetti. (Source: TV Espírito de Porco)
As part of their ongoing search for a second new striker, Newcastle are evaluating an unexpected approach for Roma forward Artem Dovbyk. (Source: The Sun)
Lucas Paquetá is expected to be closely monitored during the final hours of the summer transfer period. West Ham's Brazilian midfielder attracts interest from Man City, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Real Madrid declined the opportunity for a loan deal involving Paquetá. (Source: DefensaCentral)
La Liga
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has expressed openness to succeeding Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona next summer. (Source: El Nacional)
Rodrygo has rejected several Premier League offers this summer primarily because he believes he can displace Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid's first team. (Source: Fichajes)
Julián Alvarez remains a prominent Barcelona target, with suggestions that the Argentine striker could be acquired from Atlético Madrid at a "reasonable fee" should Diego Simeone's team continue their disappointing run. (Source: El Nacional)
Real Madrid have eliminated the possibility of signing Eredivisie prospect Kees Smit after Dani Ceballos' departure fell through. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Reports suggest that to assure Fermín López of his ongoing value to Barcelona, Hansi Flick is prepared to bench Dani Olmo from the starting lineup. (Source: El Nacional)