Liverpool Hunt Explosive Semenyo Backup as Four Giants Battle for Vinicius Jr's Signature
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
With Antoine Semenyo seemingly destined for Manchester City, Liverpool have redirected their attention toward Paris Saint-Germain striker Bradley Barcola. The pursuit of the gifted French player won't be simple, as he's also coveted by Manchester United, while PSG are hesitant to diminish their squad mid-season. (Source: CaughtOffside)
A more affordable option compared to Barcola might be Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi. Liverpool have received a valuation of £20 million ($27 million). (Source: Anfield Index)
Manchester United have established communication with RB Leipzig's highly coveted striker Yan Diomande. Real Madrid feature among the extensive list of competing clubs. (Source: Indykaila)
AC Milan's promising teenage left-back Davide Bartesaghi, regarded as the future successor to Theo Hernández, might be lured away from San Siro following just one campaign of senior football. Arsenal are believed to be monitoring the 6'4" 19-year-old closely. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester City ended Claudio Echeverri's loan arrangement at Bayer Leverkusen six months prematurely to relocate him on loan to City Football Group affiliate Girona. The player had desired a return to Argentina. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Raheem Sterling might conclude his difficult Chelsea situation in January. Newcastle United have been suggested as a possible destination, with discussions of a loan arrangement including a purchase option valued at €25 million (£21.8 million, $29.5 million) mentioned. (Source: Fichajes)
RB Leipzig's 20-year-old central defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu has been linked with a move to Leeds United after the Premier League side learned of his potential availability. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Man Utd are unlikely to determine Joshua Zirkzee's future, amid Roma's interest, until the Africa Cup of Nations concludes. (Source: ESPN)
Young talent Saïd Remadnia has attracted Chelsea's attention from Marseille's academy system. The 16-year-old's representatives, who already features regularly for the U19 squad, are reportedly in "advanced discussions" with the Premier League outfit. (Source: Africa Foot)
La Liga
Vinicius Junior's representatives have allegedly presented their client to up to four different teams. The Premier League pair of Arsenal and Manchester United have been accompanied by Bayern Munich and PSG on the roster of possible destinations for the Real Madrid sensation. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Atlético Madrid and Barcelona are both considering a pursuit of Bournemouth central defender Marcos Senesi. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid are exploring interest in the RB Leipzig triumvirate of Castello Lukeba, Antonio Nusa and Rômulo Cardoso. Discussions with Jürgen Klopp, Red Bull's global soccer director, have been arranged in preparation for significant summer transfers, rather than winter moves. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Roony Bardghji's dedication and exceptional ability has persuaded Barcelona officials that he represents a crucial squad member as backup to Lamine Yamal. The club holds such strong belief in his potential that they have declined bids reaching €10 million ($11.8 million)—five times their investment from six months prior—from several Premier League teams. (Source: El Nacional)
Xabi Alonso's ideal signing of Angelo Stiller from Stuttgart hinges upon Dani Ceballos's departure. (Source: DefensaCentral)