Liverpool Lock Down Isak as Man United Launch Audacious Vinicius Jr Pursuit
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United are optimistic about including Kobbie Mainoo in a potential swap deal with Brighton & Hove Albion to secure their primary midfield objective Carlos Baleba. Mainoo has also attracted attention from Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Napoli. (Source: Stretty News)
Newcastle United have also shown interest in Mainoo, though Man Utd are determined to retain the promising midfielder. (Source: Geordie Boot Boys)
Juventus are considering a temporary move for Man Utd defender Noussair Mazraoui as he recovers from his injury setback. (Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport)
Newcastle are preparing an offer of €50 million (£43.3 million, $58.4 million) for Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, though Los Blancos will only entertain bids exceeding €70 million (£60.6 million, $81.8 million). (Source: Defensa Central)
Chelsea's affiliated club Strasbourg have shown interest in Blues defender Ben Chilwell, who is also being pursued by Roma and Torino. (Source: Mike McGrath)
Liverpool have secured an agreement with Newcastle for striker Alexander Isak in a transfer valued at approximately £130 million ($175.4 million). Official announcement is anticipated within days. (Source:
Jan Aage Fjørtoft)
Liverpool may lose defender Ibrahima Konaté as the Reds have reduced their valuation to just €20 million (£17.3 million, $23.4 million)—an amount that has caught Barcelona's attention. (Source: El Nacional)
Manchester City are unwilling to match Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's current salary expectations, as he receives £500,000 ($675,000) weekly in Paris. Chelsea may now join the pursuit. (Source: The Mirror)
Aston Villa have contacted West Ham United regarding a loan arrangement with purchase obligation for midfielder Lucas Paquetá, though the Hammers prefer an outright transfer. (Source: The Daily Mail)
West Ham are keen on acquiring Arsenal midfielder Fábio Vieira ahead of Monday's transfer window closure. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)
La Liga
Fermín López harbors uncertainty about his Barcelona future and advisors have encouraged him to consider Chelsea's advances. Despite a €90 million (£77.9 million, $105.1 million) valuation, there's speculation the Catalan club would accept reduced offers. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Real Madrid will seek €180 million (£155.9 million, $210.3 million) for winger Vinícius Júnior should he persist in postponing contract renewal talks. Man Utd and Newcastle have both expressed interest in a potential 2026 move. (Source: Defensa Central)
Xabi Alonso has persuaded Real Madrid leadership to pursue Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton with a €115 million (£99.6 million, $134.3 million) offer next summer. (Source: Fichajes)
Harry Kane is enthusiastic about the possibility of succeeding Robert Lewandowski as Barcelona's primary striker next season. (Source: El Nacional)
Atlético Madrid are prepared to release midfielder Conor Gallagher in the near future. Crystal Palace, Man Utd, Newcastle and Tottenham have all been informed of his £45 million (€52 million, $60.7 million) price tag. (Source: CaughtOffside)