Liverpool Ready to Battle Man Utd for £100M Superstar as Haaland Drops Bombshell La Liga Verdict
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Liverpool are anticipated to push themselves into contention for Brighton & Hove Albion's highly coveted midfielder Carlos Baleba. Manchester United have been persistently connected with the 21-year-old, who carries a valuation exceeding £100 million ($134.9 million), though the Reds might hold an advantage in discussions come 2026. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton represents another costly midfield target being monitored by Liverpool and United. The Reds are reportedly contemplating a January move, though Palace may resist any bid in a similar fashion to the Deadline Day impasse regarding Marc Guéhi. (Source: Football Insider)
Ex-Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández is receiving genuine consideration as a possible successor to Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. (Source: El Nacional)
Alejandro Garnacho's self-centered approach both with and without possession, along with his attitude issues, led Man Utd to approve his transfer to Chelsea during the summer window. (Source: Daily Mail)
Arsenal are exploring possibilities with Real Sociedad attacker Takefusa Kubo as part of their ongoing efforts to recreate San Sebastián in north London. The Gunners are reluctant to activate the winger's €60 million (£52.3 million, $70.5 million) buyout clause, but might propose €45 million instead. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United and Liverpool are competing for Juventus defender Gleison Bremer's services. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Gabriel Jesus is contemplating a January departure from Arsenal in his quest to earn a place in Brazil's World Cup roster. Everton and West Ham have expressed interest in the Brazilian striker. (Source: Football Transfers)
Gianluigi Donnarumma was initially pursued by Manchester United during the summer after losing his standing at Paris Saint-Germain, but the Red Devils were deterred by the goalkeeper's salary expectations, which would total £130 million ($175.4 million) across a six-year deal. (Source: The Telegraph)
Manchester City are preparing a substantial offer valued at €100 million (£87.1 million, $117.5 million) for discontented Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman. (Source: Fichajes)
Aston Villa, Newcastle and West Ham have all shown interest in securing AC Milan's English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek's return to the Premier League. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Real Sociedad's Brais Méndez has caught Tottenham Hotspur's attention, with the club ready to pay €40 million (£34.9 million, $47 million) for the Spanish playmaker. (Source: Fichajes)
La Liga
A three-club battle is emerging for Eduardo Camavinga's signature in the Premier League, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle all pursuing Real Madrid's French midfielder. (Source: Real Madrid Confidencial)
If Manchester City's prolific striker Erling Haaland departs the Etihad, his preference would be a move to La Liga, with Real Madrid and especially Barcelona reportedly interested. (Source: El Nacional)
Chelsea have shown interest in securing Athletic Club's promising talent Mikel Jauregizar. (Source: Fichajes)
Atlético Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson continues, though the Spanish club is unlikely to make an approach in January. (Source: Football Insider)
José Mourinho is orchestrating a potential Real Madrid reunion at Benfica through a proposed transfer for Karim Benzema. The French striker could be available for as low as €5 million ($5.9 million). (Source: Ekrem Konur)
Barcelona's ability to exercise the €30 million (£26.1 million, $35.3 million) purchase option in Marcus Rashford's loan agreement from Man Utd remains uncertain. (Source: El Nacional)