Liverpool Eye Dazzling Olise Swoop as Barcelona Hunt Down Martinez in Transfer Frenzy

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

Premier League

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of acquiring Al-Duhail midfielder Marco Verratti. The 32-year-old former Paris Saint-Germain player is ready to depart Qatar and shows enthusiasm for a Premier League switch. (Source: Fichajes)

Securing a new midfielder remains a primary objective for Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim, who had hoped to acquire Atlético Madrid's Conor Gallagher and became "incensed" when club executives refused to create the necessary room by approving Kobbie Mainoo's loan departure request. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Crystal Palace are willing to part ways with center back Marc Guéhi to Liverpool in January for merely £25 million ($33.6 million). The Reds are eager to complete such a transaction, concerned about losing ground to clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, who can negotiate with Guéhi for a free transfer at that stage. (Source: Football Insider)

Liverpool's strategy over the coming two seasons involves identifying an appropriate long-term successor for Mohamed Salah. Bayern Munich's Michael Olise is allegedly positioned at the summit of the Reds' target list. (Source: Daily Mail)

Saudi club Al Qadsiah were unsuccessful with a €70 million (£60.8 million, $81.6 million) proposal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, who declined to consider an offer that featured a salary worth five times his present earnings. (Source: UOL)

Beşiktaş have submitted a €22 million (£19.1 million, $25.7 million) proposal for Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard. Both clubs continue discussions before the Turkish transfer window closes next week. (Source: Sözcü)

Chelsea might propose paying Raheem Sterling £10 million ($13.4 million) to cancel his contract and forfeit the £30 million ($40.3 million) remaining across the final two seasons of his deal. (Source: Football Insider)

Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has become Chelsea's primary objective for 2026. The Blues were unsuccessful with a late pursuit of the England international during the summer. (Source: TBR Football)

Nathan Ake attracts interest from Everton, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. Manchester City assess the Dutch defender's worth at approximately £15 million ($20.2 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)

Newcastle United aim to ultimately resist Manchester City's pursuit of defender Tino Livramento by securing the right back with a fresh contract. (Source: The i Paper)

Aston Villa were prepared to finalize a €50 million (£43.4 million, $58.3 million) transfer for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa during the summer if they managed to offload Emiliano Martínez, but the breakdown of his preferred switch to Man Utd caused the Costa transaction to collapse as well. (Source: Fichajes)

La Liga

Hansi Flick has already cautioned Marcus Rashford that he needs to enhance both his physical and mental condition if he desires to secure additional playing time for Barcelona this campaign. Importantly, the club maintains confidence in the Man Utd loanee. (Source: El Nacional)

Leading the transfer priority list for the Barcelona manager is Man Utd center back Lisandro Martínez, who would welcome the opportunity to join Camp Nou. (Source: Fichajes)

Multiple clubs are tracking Real Madrid striker Endrick regarding potential January loan approaches. The Brazil international remains content currently but acknowledges the necessity for increased playing time to secure a position in next summer's World Cup roster. (Source: Defensa Central)

Xabi Alonso personally requested Real Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat to visit the Netherlands to observe 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, whom he considers a prospective target. (Source: Real Madrid Confidencial)