Liverpool Shatter Transfer Records with Massive Defender Bid as Flick Eyes Barcelona Exit
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Liverpool are ready to make Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni the costliest defender in football history through a €100 million (£88.1 million, $114.9 million) bid this January. (Source: Fichajes)
The current Premier League titleholders have also made inquiries regarding a potential move for Kenan Yıldız, alongside another undisclosed English club. Should Liverpool secure the highly regarded (and expensive) Juventus attacker, they would need to move on one of their current top earners. (Source: Indykalia)
Arsenal are anticipated to request significantly more than £80 million ($104.3 million) for skipper Martin Ødegaard, placing him well beyond Barcelona's financial reach. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Chelsea are pursuing RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, the 18-year-old winger who has also drawn attention from Manchester United. (Source: The Chelsea Chronicle)
Everton have no plans to allow Jarrad Branthwaite to depart the Hill Dickinson Stadium in January despite facing increasing interest from Manchester United. The English centre-back is valued at £70 million ($91.3 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool have been suggested to consider Club Brugge manager Nicky Hayen as a potential candidate to succeed Arne Slot in the Anfield hot seat should the Dutchman depart Anfield. (Source: SPORT)
Hertha BSC's Kennet Eichhorn has attracted attention from some of Europe's top clubs after becoming the second youngest professional German player in history. Manchester City have entered a competitive pursuit that also includes Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. (Source: Sport)
La Liga
Hansi Flick has grown increasingly frustrated with his role as Barcelona manager and intends to resign at the season's conclusion. (Source: ABC)
Napoli are preparing a €30 million ($34.4 million) offer for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó as an option to Man Utd's Kobbie Mainoo. (Source: Fichajes)
Real Madrid have established a minimum valuation of €150 million ($172.1 million) for Vinicius Junior following the complete breakdown of contract renewal discussions. (Source: El Chiringuito)
Vinicius is believed to be "frustrated" with Xabi Alonso's present tactical approach, which may influence his future transfer choice. (Source: Indykalia)
For Barcelona to have any opportunity of acquiring Marcus Rashford next summer, the Man Utd loanee must accept a salary reduction. (Source: Andy Brassell)
PSG are set to disrupt Barcelona's agreement for Crystal Palace fullback Daniel Muñoz as an urgent replacement for the injured Achraf Hakimi. (Source: Fichajes)