Liverpool Hunt World-Class Van Dijk Replacement as Rodrygo Sparks €80M Real Madrid Exodus

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

Premier League

Liverpool are prepared to invest £80 million ($108 million) to secure Inter's Alessandro Bastoni, who has been identified as the future replacement for Virgil van Dijk. The Italian side are anticipated to accept an offer at that price point. (Source: Football Insider)

The Merseyside club aren't the only ones interested in Bastoni. Barcelona are so eager to land the Inter defender that they would reportedly consider offering academy star Gavi in an exchange deal for the Italy international. (Source: El Nacional)

In an urgent attempt to strengthen their injury-hit midfield department, Manchester United have been suggested to pursue a reduced-price move for Everton's James Garner, who developed through the club's academy system. (Source: Daily Mail)

As another midfield option for the summer window, Man Utd have been connected with a potential move for Roma's Manu Koné. The France international is unlikely to be obtainable this winter and will command approximately €65 million (£56.7 million, $76.5 million) following the season's end. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Liverpool's proposal of €70 million (£61.1 million, $82.4 million) for Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been decisively rejected by the Spanish club, who have no plans to part with the Frenchman. (Source: Fichajes)

Man Utd are among the teams competing with Real Madrid for AZ Alkmaar prodigy Kees Smit. The Dutch midfielder is projected to cost €60 million (£52.3 million, $70.6 million) and has also attracted interest from Newcastle United, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. (Source: The Athletic)

There are striking suggestions that Bruno Fernandes has completed his final appearance for Manchester United. The influential midfielder is anticipated to remain sidelined until mid-January, at which time the club might have already responded to the "significant interest" present in Saudi Arabia. (Source: Football Insider)

Arsenal would have been Antoine Semenyo's top choice in January if they had demonstrated any serious interest in the Bournemouth striker, who has instead attracted attention from Liverpool and Manchester City after turning down Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. (Source: The Athletic)

Raheem Sterling might escape his Chelsea exile with a January move to either Crystal Palace or Fulham, with both London sides believed to be keen on the former England international. (Source: Flashscore)

Aston Villa center back Pau Torres is likely to be tempted by Barcelona's pursuit despite Unai Emery's wish to retain the ex-Villarreal defender. (Source: Football Insider)

La Liga

Real Madrid have turned down Manchester City's opening bid for Rodrygo. The Premier League club were suggesting a package worth an initial €60 million (£52.3 million, $70.6 million) plus an additional €20 million in bonuses, but Madrid are insisting on a guaranteed €80 million for their Brazilian attacker. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have been suggested to disrupt West Ham's pursuit of Man City defender Nathan Aké. Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Fulham have also been mentioned as interested parties for a squad member who could command up to €35 million (£30.5 million, $41.2 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)

Former Manchester United player Jesse Lingard might find himself moving to La Liga after confirming the conclusion of his South Korean adventure. Celta Vigo, Sevilla and even struggling Real Oviedo have been mentioned as possible destinations for the ex-England international. (Source: Fichajes)

Despite considerable interest from Man Utd, Rúben Neves is prepared to cut his Al Hilal wages by two-thirds to secure a Real Madrid move this winter—a choice that has puzzled his representative Jorge Mendes. (Source: DefensaCentral)

Nico Williams might be keen to join Barcelona after very openly rejecting them during the summer, but the Catalans have dismissed any future pursuit of the Athletic Club attacker. (Source: El Nacional)

Real Madrid have pinpointed Elfsborg's 19-year-old Swedish talent Simon Eriksson as the perfect long-term successor to Thibaut Courtois. (Source: DefensaCentral)