Liverpool Prepares Massive Rodrygo Swoop as Man Utd Target Chelsea's Star Striker

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

Premier League

Premier League

Liverpool are exploring the possibility of pursuing Newcastle United defender Sven Botman should they need to find a replacement for Ibrahima Konaté during the upcoming summer window. (Source: Sports Boom)

Additionally, Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven is also on Liverpool's radar as a potential successor to Konaté. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Liverpool will also make an attempt to secure Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. The Brazilian player, who is also being pursued by Manchester United this summer, prefers to remain at the Bernabéu but may entertain a move if his playing time doesn't increase in the season's latter half. (Source: OKDiario)

Manchester City are preparing to submit an offer for Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios this summer but must meet his €80 million (£69.5 million, $94.5 million) valuation to secure the transfer. (Source: Fichajes)

Steady advancement has been achieved in Chelsea's chase of Atlético striker Julián Alvarez, with his agents visiting London this week for discussions. (Source: ESPN Argentina)

Upon discovering the severity of Mikel Merino's injury, Arsenal made an unsuccessful late attempt to acquire Real Madrid midfielder Brahim Díaz during the January transfer period. (Source: Africafoot)

Arsenal have also reached out to the agents of Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi—who is similarly targeted by Paris Saint-Germain. (Source: Media Foot)

Man City's pursuit of Brentford right back Michael Kayode has become more complex due to interest from Man Utd and Newcastle, with both clubs considering a summer approach. (Source: TEAMtalk)

In their quest for midfield reinforcement, Man Utd have expressed interest in acquiring Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli. (Source: Calciomercato.it)

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has not only requested Mamadou Sarr's return to Stamford Bridge, but has also urged the Blues to bring back Strasbourg midfielder Valentín Barco. (Source: Bolavip)

Man Utd are considering a summer pursuit of Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who is battling to secure his position for the rest of the campaign after struggling to make a significant impression. Everton and Newcastle are also prepared to make offers should Delap become available. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Tottenham may be unable to afford RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, whose £80 million ($108.8 million) price tag appears excessive. Liverpool and Man Utd are considered more realistic options. (Source: Football Insider)

Aston Villa, Man Utd, Newcastle and Tottenham are all expressing interest in Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. (Source: Mirko Di Natale)

West Ham United were unsuccessful with a €20 million (£17.4 million, $23.6 million) bid for Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara during the January window. The 23-year-old is now being offered a new contract. (Source: Calciomercato)

La Liga

La Liga

Barcelona are optimistic that Man Utd center back Lisandro Martínez would welcome a transfer to Camp Nou this summer and think the Red Devils might consider selling as he enters his contract's final year, which does contain a 12-month extension clause. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Strasbourg midfielder Valentín Barco has become Real Madrid's newest midfield target. (Source: Fichajes)

Right back represents a key position for Real Madrid entering the summer transfer window, with Chelsea's Malo Gusto becoming a potential target. (Source: Madrid Universal)

Nevertheless, Trent Alexander-Arnold shows no desire to depart Real Madrid. Despite connections to Man City, the right back intends to compete for his place at the Bernabéu. (Source: Football Insider)

Fran García's potential January move to Bournemouth was prevented by Real Madrid who, contrary to the player's preferences, determined he was too valuable to their squad rotation. A transfer might be reconsidered in the summer. (Source: Diario Carioca)

Man City are prepared to submit an €80 million (£69.5 million, $94.5 million) bid for Barcelona right back Jules Koundé, who is available for transfer at the appropriate price. (Source: Fichajes)