Liverpool Eyes Stunning €200M Salah Successor as Man Utd Swoops to Steal Semenyo Deal
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Arsenal have established communication with Borussia Dortmund striker Karim Adeyemi's representative and are currently ahead of Manchester United in pursuing his services for the January window. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are all keeping tabs on Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo as they consider a winter transfer. (Source: Sky Sports News)
However, it is Man Utd who are attempting to gain an advantage in the Semenyo pursuit, with the Red Devils working quickly to secure an agreement before the January transfer period officially begins. (Source: Mark Brus)
Chelsea are adopting a comparable strategy regarding Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton and are currently viewed as the England international's most probable destination. An agreement might be postponed until summer, when Palace would be more willing to part ways with the player. (Source: Fichajes)
Additionally, Chelsea have also held discussions with Palace concerning right-back Daniel Muñoz as they prepare to compete with Barcelona, Man City and Paris Saint-Germain for his signature. (Source: Mark Brus)
Ademola Lookman is genuinely contemplating departing Atalanta in January and Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs pursuing his transfer. Atlético Madrid are preparing an offer of €60 million (£53 million, $69.8 million) for the Nigeria international. (Source: Tutto Juve)
Representatives from Newcastle United have renewed their interest in goalkeeper James Trafford, who turned down the Magpies when he moved to Man City last summer. Although Tottenham and West Ham United are both interested, Newcastle believe they hold a strong position after nearly completing a deal six months prior. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool view Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as their ideal successor to Mohamed Salah, who would be willing to depart if the Reds invested heavily in another right-wing forward. An offer of €200 million (£176.7 million, $232.6 million) is being prepared. (Source: Fichajes)
Harvey Elliott requires five additional appearances for Aston Villa to activate a permanent move from Liverpool valued at £35 million ($46.1 million). There is no exit clause in the arrangement and no discussions have taken place regarding ending his loan spell. (Source: The Athletic)
La Liga
PSG have targeted a move to acquire Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as a free agent when his contract expires in 2027. (Source: Fichajes)
Vinicius recently told Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez that he will refuse to extend his contract if Xabi Alonso continues as manager beyond this season. Indeed, it was the Brazilian who disclosed this information to increase the pressure. (Source: Pepe Kollins)
Meanwhile, Alonso's wish to acquire a new midfielder has prompted Madrid to express interest in Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch, who is considered a more affordable option compared to Vitinha, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister. (Source: Defensa Central)
Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque might decline the opportunity to join Man Utd in preference of returning to Barcelona, feeling he needs to demonstrate his worth to the Catalan club following his unsuccessful previous tenure. (Source: Football Insider)
Beşiktaş have contacted Barcelona to discuss a loan arrangement for goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who remains uncertain about his future as he approaches a comeback from injury. The Germany international is awaiting additional proposals closer to January. (Source: SPORT)