Liverpool Intensify Chase for Olise as Raphinha Puts Barcelona on Edge

Liverpool Intensify Chase for Olise as Raphinha Puts Barcelona on Edge

Sports Illustrated compiles the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.

Premier League

Rodrygo

Arsenal continue to hold interest in Real Madrid winger Rodrygo and intend to keep tabs on his recovery from a serious knee injury with an eye toward a potential transfer, possibly as soon as January. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Liverpool are in negotiations with Bayern Munich regarding a swap deal for star winger Michael Olise. The names of Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz and Rio Ngumoha have all been floated as possible inclusions, with the Reds willing to put forward such a proposal. Olise is keen on the switch. (Source: indykaila)

Ngumoha, meanwhile, has shown no interest in departing Liverpool despite attracting attention from Arsenal. (Source: Daily Mail)

Securing a like-for-like replacement for Mohamed Salah continues to be a top priority for Liverpool despite signing Bradley Barcola over the summer. Bournemouth forward Rayan is among the names being considered. (Source: Globo Esporte)

With his contract winding down, Crystal Palace left back Tyrick Mitchell has attracted the attention of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Source: Football Insider)

Aston Villa and Manchester City have both entered the running for 21-year-old River Plate goalkeeper Santiago Beltrán. (Source: El Intransigente)

Monaco defender Melvin Gomes, 18, has turned down an approach from Chelsea, opting instead to sign a contract extension. (Source: L'Équipe)

Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City are all looking to attract 18-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Lennart Karl to the Premier League, though Barcelona and Real Madrid are also vying for the youngster's signature. (Source: fussball-news)

Fiorentina are expected to set a price tag of around €35 million ($40 million) for midfielder Cher Ndour following interest from both Aston Villa and Newcastle United. The 22-year-old is also on the radar of Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Hull City. (Source: Sébastiaen Vidal)

Everton have no plans to revive their pursuit of unsettled Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison in January, after negotiations with the Brazilian broke down late in the summer window. (Source: Football Insider)

La Liga

JJ Gabriel

Real Madrid are frontrunners in the race to sign 15-year-old Man Utd prodigy JJ Gabriel following his request to depart Old Trafford. (Source: The Guardian)

Raphinha has pushed for Barcelona to double his wages and make him the highest-paid player at the club during contract renewal discussions, fully aware that interested parties including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man Utd and Al Hilal are all willing to offer better terms. (Source: El Nacional)

Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi is set to move to Real Madrid in January to provide the defensive midfield stability José Mourinho's side has been lacking. (Source: Javi Roldán)

Former Man Utd striker Anthony Martial is close to finalizing a free transfer move to Málaga. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique is preparing a €40 million ($46 million) move for Barcelona left back Alejandro Balde, with the club potentially sanctioning his exit in January should he continue to struggle for playing time. (Source: El Nacional)

Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández, 24, has been added to Barcelona's list of transfer targets at the request of manager Hansi Flick. (Source: Ekrem Konur)

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