Man City Ready to Steal Man Utd's Target as Valverde Receives Massive €120M Premier League Bid

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

Premier League

Manchester City have initiated discussions with Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson regarding a major summer move, dealing a significant setback to Manchester United's pursuit of their primary midfield objective. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Galatasaray are advancing in negotiations for a loan deal involving Man Utd's Manuel Ugarte, with the temporary move to Turkey featuring an option for a permanent acquisition. (Source: Yakup Çınar)

Chelsea have submitted a €120 million (£104.2 million, $139.5 million) bid to acquire Real Madrid's Federico Valverde. (Source: Fichajes)

Following Conor Bradley's injury setback, Liverpool are prepared to submit a proposal for Borussia Dortmund's Ryerson as cover. (Source: AbsolutFussball)

Juventus are planning to enhance their proposal for Liverpool's Federico Chiesa by satisfying the Reds' requirements for a loan deal with mandatory purchase clause, though Juve prefer conditions tied to Chiesa's physical condition. (Source: Tuttosport)

Both Rodri and Man City share enthusiasm for extending his contract, though negotiations may be postponed until summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)

18-year-old Marseille talent Darryl Bakola has rejected a contract renewal and may depart this winter. Aston Villa are frontrunners while Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United are also pursuing the Premier League prospect. (Source: La Provence)

Man City's pursuit of Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí has been complicated by an injury expected to sideline him for multiple weeks. (Source: Il Resto del Carlino)

Lucas Paquetá seeks to depart West Ham United this month and aims to return to Brazil. (Source: ExWHUEmployee)

Flamengo are prepared to offer €40 million (£34.7 million, $46.5 million) for Paquetá's services. (Source: The Guardian)

While Aston Villa and Tottenham both appreciate Paquetá's talents, his preference for returning to Brazil makes transfers to either club improbable. (Source: GIVEMESPORT)

La Liga

Real Madrid have entered the race alongside Atlético Madrid for Paris Saint-Germain's Fabián Ruiz as the Spanish midfielder approaches his final 18 contract months. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona are preparing a fresh contract proposal for 18-year-old midfielder Dro to counter persistent Premier League attention. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Arsenal are targeting another promising Barcelona prospect, 20-year-old winger Dani Rodríguez. (Source: LaMasia Report)

Liverpool have presented Real Madrid with an opportunity to acquire Ibrahima Konaté this month for merely €20 million (£17.4 million, $23.3 million), but the La Liga club insists they won't recruit new players. (Source: Defensa Central)

Regarding Liverpool again, the Reds have tabled €130 million (£112.8 million, $151.7 million) for Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham. The English star isn't eager to leave but has informed Los Blancos he requires assurance of a central role at the Bernabéu to remain. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona have received a €60 million (£52.1 million, $69.8 million) offer for multi-position forward Ferran Torres. (Source: Fichajes)