Guardiola Shuts Door on Messi Return While Arsenal Launches Stunning $175 Million Alvarez Pursuit

Guardiola Shuts Door on Messi Return While Arsenal Launches Stunning $175 Million Alvarez Pursuit

Sports Illustrated compiles the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.

Premier League

Ibrahima Konaté

Pep Guardiola has rejected David Beckham's offer to take charge at Inter Miami and link up once again with Lionel Messi. The departing Manchester City manager is instead looking forward to stepping away from the dugout for a while. (Source: The Mirror)

Liverpool's top target to succeed Mohamed Salah, Yan Diomande, has opted against joining the manager-less Reds, choosing to move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer instead. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Chelsea have made a "gentle enquiry" regarding Ibrahima Konaté's situation following confirmation that he will be leaving Liverpool. Real Madrid, however, appears to be the frontrunner for his signature. (Source: The Athletic)

The chances of Julián Alvarez staying at Atlético Madrid beyond this season are described as "almost impossible." Arsenal, Barcelona and PSG are all expected to be closely monitoring the situation. (Source: Gastón Edul)

After Barcelona submitted an opening bid of $116.3 million (£86.5 million, €100 million), Arsenal are reportedly prepared to go as high as $174.5 million (£129.7 million, €150 million) to land Alvarez. (Source: Fichajes)

Despite significant interest from Arsenal, Bournemouth's talented young striker Junior Kroupi has identified PSG as his preferred next club next summer. The Cherries, however, are holding out for $116.3 million (£86.5 million, €100 million). (Source: Foot Mercato)

Reports also suggest Arsenal are exploring a potential move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with a fee of around $93.1 million (£69.2 million, €80 million) being considered for the French international. (Source: Fichajes)

Manchester City are reportedly prepared to spend €90 million on Real Madrid's dynamic midfielder Federico Valverde. (Source: El Chiringuito)

With his time at Liverpool seemingly drawing to a close, Federico Chiesa has emerged as a candidate for a switch to Champions League hopefuls Como. (Source: Calciomercato)

Andoni Iraola's first major transfer request at Liverpool is expected to be the signing of Dean Huijsen. The Reds are reportedly preparing an $81.4 million (£60.5 million, €70 million) bid for Iraola's former Bournemouth centre-back. (Source: Fichajes)

Newcastle United's Lewis Hall has emerged as a genuine target for Manchester United. However, prising the left-back away from St. James' Park would reportedly cost in the region of $67.3 million (£50 million). (Source: The Athletic)

Arsenal, Aston Villa and Leeds United have all been linked with Bosnia and Herzegovina's exciting young talent Kerim Alajbegović. The highly-rated prospect, tipped as a potential World Cup standout, is set to return to Bayer Leverkusen, though the Bundesliga club may consider selling the in-demand player. (Source: Daily Mail)

Amid growing external interest, Chelsea have declared academy product Josh Acheampong as "untouchable," placing him in the same protected category as Cole Palmer, João Pedro and Moisés Caicedo. (Source: BBC Sport)

Early-stage discussions have begun between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City over the possibility of making Savinho's loan move a permanent one. (Source: Globo)

La Liga

Denzel Dumfries

Tottenham's Pedro Porro and Sporting CP's Iván Fresneda are among the names being considered as right-back reinforcements for Real Madrid as they navigate life without the injured Dani Carvajal. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid's options at right back extend further still. Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries, renowned for his relentless energy up and down the flank, is another high-profile name on their radar. (Source: Gianluca Di Marzio)

Dumfries has also been mentioned as a Liverpool target. However, the exit of Slot has reportedly changed the club's position on the matter. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid's rarely-used attacker Brahim Díaz has attracted interest from Serie A heavyweights Juventus. (Source: Gianluca Di Marzio)

If Alvarez departs Atlético Madrid as widely anticipated, Diego Simeone's squad would likely look to reinvest the proceeds in Victor Osimhen. Manchester United have also been mentioned as potential suitors for the Galatasaray striker, who carries a valuation of $87.3 million (£64.9 million, €75 million). (Source: AS)

Beyond their pursuit of Osimhen, Atlético Madrid have also made contact regarding departing PSG pair Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

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