Liverpool Issues Ultimatum to Isak as Rodrygo Faces Make-or-Break Premier League Decision
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.
Premier League
Napoli boss Antonio Conte has pinpointed Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee as his primary forward target after Romelu Lukaku suffered an injury that will keep him out for several months. (Source: Calciomercato)
Liverpool have notified Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak that they will give the Magpies just one more week to agree to his sale before pursuing alternative options. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)
At the same time, Liverpool's chase for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi has become more complex due to Inter's interest, as they have expressed their intention to secure the England international as a free agent next summer. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Chelsea have held discussions with Inter regarding center back Alessandro Bastoni. The Blues are willing to offer €50 million (£43.2 million, $58.5 million) but Inter are seeking a larger sum. (Source: Chelsea News)
Arsenal have turned down overtures from both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for William Saliba, making it clear to both clubs that the French defender is completely off the market. (Source: Just Arsenal)
Representatives from both Arsenal and Manchester City reached out to Real Madrid winger Rodrygo during the weekend. The Gunners are prepared to explore a loan arrangement if they can create room in their roster first. (Source: TBR Football)
Man City, on the other hand, have told Rodrygo that he has seven more days to secure his exit from Real Madrid before they abandon the transfer pursuit. (Source: Defensa Central)
Trevoh Chalobah might depart Chelsea before the transfer deadline. A temporary move appears most probable, with Crystal Palace and Inter both showing interest. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Rico Lewis has drawn attention from numerous European clubs. The Man City defender has caught the eye of Premier League sides including Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, while Atlético Madrid, Bayern Munich and Juventus are all monitoring him. (Source: TBR Football)
West Ham United have seen their £45 million ($61 million) offer for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos rejected, as he is considered unavailable at any cost. (Source: Venê Casagrande)
As an alternative, West Ham are now negotiating a potential deal for Arsenal midfielder Fábio Vieira. (Source: Football Insider)
La Liga
Certain Barcelona squad members are already drawing parallels between Marcus Rashford and João Félix, suggesting the Man Utd loanee lacks the mental strength required to complement his exceptional natural ability. (Source: El Nacional)
Real Betis have been unsuccessful in their attempt to acquire Barcelona's Marc Casadó. The midfielder has no desire to leave, and Barça's valuation is beyond Betis' reach, as they can only propose a loan arrangement or co-ownership deal. (Source: SPORT)
Barcelona have been contacted by Borussia Dortmund regarding promising 17-year-old Guille Fernández. (Source: Gianluigi Longari)
Liverpool maintain their stance with Real Madrid that center back Ibrahima Konaté will not be sold for less than €50 million (£43.2 million, $58.5 million), despite the risk of losing him as a free agent next summer. (Source: AS)
Real Madrid are prepared to spend up to €35 million (£30.2 million, $41 million) to acquire Konaté now but have offered him half that amount as a signing bonus if he chooses to join without a fee in 2026. (Source: Defensa Central)
Atlético Madrid have their sights set on Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo but are considering Man Utd pair Antony and Jadon Sancho as more affordable options. (Source: Fichajes)