Liverpool Swoops to Steal £80M Star from Real Madrid's Grasp as Barcelona Launches Fresh Alvarez Raid
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.
Premier League
Premier League
Liverpool have outmaneuvered Real Madrid in the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The England international is set to join the reigning English champions on a five-year deal. (Source: Nicolò Schira)
Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb has secured a verbal agreement with Fulham for a permanent move. Only remaining details from the Citizens' end need to be finalized before the £36 million ($49.2 million) transfer becomes official. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank is eager to reunite with Brentford center back Nathan Collins, who was previously linked with a switch to north London last summer. However, Frank's uncertain future at the club could complicate the deal. (Source: Daily Mail)
Quiet negotiations have commenced between Arsenal and Atlético Madrid regarding Julián Alvarez. The potential move would address Viktor Gyökeres's difficulties in north London since his arrival at the club last summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Manchester United and Inter continue to show interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, although the Italian club are leading the race to meet the £40 million ($54.72 million) valuation the Villains have set for the World Cup champion. (Source: Football Insider)
Chelsea have decided to bring back center back Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund. The Blues are severely short at the back, so they overruled the player's wish to remain in the Bundesliga. (Source: Sky Sport Germany)
Liverpool notified left back Andy Robertson that a loan move to Tottenham Hotspur remains available this January despite his weekend appearance. The transfer, however, depends on the Reds' ability to bring back Konstantinos Tsimikas from his loan at Roma. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Following their return from respective loan spells, Man Utd's Joe Hugill, Ethan Wheatley, Louis Jackson, Elyh Harrison, Habeeb Ogunneye and Sonny Aljofree are all anticipated to move again before the window shuts. (Source: The Sun)
Liverpool have no intention of selling captain Virgil van Dijk before his contract runs out in 2027. The club continues to view the centre back as integral to its future strategy while working to acquire additional central defensive options over the summer. (Source: Football Insider)
A verbal agreement for Lucas Paquetá's transfer has been reached between West Ham United and Brazilian club Flamengo. The two clubs are completing a deal for the midfielder valued around £36 million ($49.2 million). (Source: The Sun)
Nottingham Forest submitted a £35 million ($47.87 million) offer for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Aston Villa and AC Milan are also pursuing the player, who has indicated his wish to leave the Eagles. (Source: The Telegraph)
La Liga
La Liga
Despite recent rumors, Real Madrid value Trent Alexander-Arnold highly and he is certainly part of the club's long-term vision. The Spanish powerhouse are willing to remain patient with the fullback, whose inaugural season has been hampered by injury. (Source: The Athletic)
Barcelona continue to regard Atlético Madrid forward Julián Alvarez as their preferred replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who is unlikely to extend his contract with the Catalans. Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović is also high on their wishlist. (Source: ESPN)
After Conor Gallagher's exit, Atlético Madrid are intensifying their chase for Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka. The reigning German champions want to monetize the midfielder before he can depart as a free agent in the summer. (Source: Fichajes)
New Real Madrid manager Álvaro Arbeloa desires Endrick's return to the squad next season. The Spaniard is highly pleased with the teenager's development during his loan at Lyon. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Marseille striker Neal Maupay is moving to Sevilla on loan. The arrangement includes a €6 million ($7.13 million) purchase option, though it is not obligatory. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign 19-year-old left back Patricio Pacífico from Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting. The loan arrangement includes a €1.8 million ($2.14 million) purchase option, and the youngster will begin at Barça B. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Should Alexander Sørloth leave the Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid have targeted Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus as a possible replacement. (Source: Fichajes)