Liverpool and Man Utd Lock Horns in Battle for Baleba as Real Madrid Face New Rodrygo Raid

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.

Premier League

Beşiktaş have submitted a proposal to acquire Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo through an 18-month loan arrangement. (Source: Sabah)

Fellow Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray have been unsuccessful in their attempt to secure Man Utd midfielder Manuel Ugarte on loan, even though they were willing to pay an enormous loan fee of £15 million ($20.2 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)

Man Utd desire Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba as their upcoming midfield acquisition but are now confronting competing interest from both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. (Source: Mark Brus)

Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo was enthusiastic about joining Liverpool during discussions with the Anfield club earlier this season, but the Reds withdrew from pursuing his signature after determining they wouldn't match the salary package being offered by Manchester City. (Source: DaveOCKOP)

Chelsea are prepared to spend €150 million (£130.7 million, $175.9 million) to acquire Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers. (Source: Fichajes)

Also on Chelsea's radar is Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is being evaluated as a possible summer acquisition. (Source: Football Insider)

Newcastle are willing to spend €60 million (£52.3 million, $70.3 million) to secure AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit this winter, hoping an early approach will be sufficient to outmaneuver Real Madrid for his services. (Source: El Nacional)

Man Utd have been informed they must activate the €80 million (£69.7 million, $93.8 million) release clause in Vasco da Gama forward Rayan's contract if they wish to sign the 19-year-old. (Source: Edu Burgos)

Aston Villa are keen on acquiring Man City forward Omar Marmoush, who has also received an unofficial inquiry from Tottenham. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Tottenham are contemplating an offer for West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá, who might be permitted to depart for approximately €30 million (£26.2 million, $35.2 million). (Source: The Boy Hotspur)

La Liga

Due to worries about the expensive cost of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, Real Madrid executives are becoming more attracted to pursuing either AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit or Al Hilal's Rúben Neves as more affordable options. (Source: Defensa Central)

Despite interest from both Inter and Juventus, Al Hilal full back João Cancelo is willing to wait in hopes of returning to Barcelona. (Source: Fichajes)

Al Hilal and Arsenal have both submitted bids to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo valued at approximately €60 million (£52.3 million, $70.3 million). (Source: Fichajes)

Rodrygo desires to depart Real Madrid this month and has requested the club to accept offers of €80 million (£69.7 million, $93.8 million), considering that a reasonable valuation for his abilities. (Source: El Nacional)

Lecce center back Tiago Gabriel, 21, is becoming a target for Barcelona and Bayern Munich. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Barcelona will not entertain loaning out midfielder Marc Bernal this month, believing he continues to have an important function during the season's second half. The 18-year-old is eager to remain at Camp Nou. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)