Mainoo Delivers Shocking Ultimatum to Man Utd as Barcelona Star Yamal Grows Restless
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Liverpool are hesitant to part ways with Ibrahima Konaté during the January window and are willing to risk losing him without compensation, believing they can persuade the defender to extend his stay. (Source: Football Insider)
Liverpool's extensive list of defensive targets includes Newcastle United's Sven Botman, Paris Saint-Germain's Willian Pacho, and Sporting CP pair Zeno Debast and Ousmane Diomande. (Source: talkSPORT)
Kobbie Mainoo has issued an ultimatum to Manchester United, threatening a permanent departure unless manager Ruben Amorim is dismissed. Multiple Champions League clubs are pursuing his services. (Source: Fichajes)
AC Milan will compete with Juventus for Man Utd forward Joshua Zirkzee's signature during the January transfer window. (Source: Tutto Juve)
Arsenal and Chelsea are both pursuing Como midfielder Nico Paz, who hopes Real Madrid will activate their buy-back option next summer. Tottenham Hotspur maintain their interest following summer discussions. (Source: TBR Football)
Flamengo desire Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus but refuse to meet the Gunners' valuation of €30 million (£26.2 million, $35.2 million). (Source: Gazeta do Urubu)
Phil Foden is eager to extend his Manchester City contract, with the club hoping to pair the England international with Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. (Source: Football Insider)
Liverpool are preparing a €150 million (£130.8 million, $176.1 million) offer for Olise, viewing him as the ideal successor to Mohamed Salah. (Source: Fichajes)
Juventus are willing to sell midfielder Manuel Locatelli to Newcastle for approximately €35 million (£30.5 million, $41.1 million) but prefer using him in an exchange involving Sandro Tonali. (Source: Calciomercato.it)
Jarrod Bowen may contemplate departing West Ham United next summer if performances don't improve under Nuno Espírito Santo, as he seeks top-level competition. (Source: Football Insider)
La Liga
Atlético Madrid are extremely unwilling to sell striker Julián Alvarez to Barcelona and are ready to demand nearly €200 million (£174.4 million, $234.9 million) for any potential transfer. (Source: Fichajes)
Lamine Yamal's rapport with Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has deteriorated due to disputes over his recent injury situation, explaining his underwhelming performances this campaign. (Source: El Larguero)
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has informed potential buyers of midfielder Federico Valverde that they must activate his €1 billion (£870 million, $1.2 billion) release clause to secure his services. (Source: Defensa Central)
Real Madrid's pursuit of Man City midfielder Rodri continues, though the Premier League champions are intensifying efforts to secure him with an improved contract. (Source: Football Insider)
Barcelona aim to retain Marcus Rashford beyond this season but won't exercise their €30 million (£26.2 million, $35.2 million) purchase option for the Man Utd loanee. They're confident of negotiating another reduced fee or securing a second loan arrangement, given United's weak bargaining position. (Source: SPORT)