Man Utd Eye Stunning Player of the Year Swoop as Real Madrid Plot Vitinha Raid
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United are intensifying their chase for Atlético Madrid's Conor Gallagher following the English midfielder's communication to Diego Simeone about his desire to depart the Spanish capital in January. Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are also monitoring the ex-Chelsea player closely. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Following Real Madrid's withdrawal from the race for Liverpool's Ibrahima Konaté, the Merseyside club is determined to secure the French defender's signature on a new contract. However, the reigning Premier League titleholders are reluctant to break their current salary framework to complete the agreement. (Source: Sky Sports)
Chelsea's surplus defender Axel Disasi may secure a move to Elland Road during the January window. Leeds United have identified the center-back, who finds himself outside Enzo Maresca's first-team plans, as a solution to their defensive vulnerabilities. (Source: Football Insider)
While Arsenal persist in their search for emerging European talent to address their injury crisis, Elche's Rodrigo Mendoza has emerged as a viable target for the North London club. (Source: Sky Sports)
Should Everton's reported interest in Sevilla's Ruben Vargas materialize, the Merseyside outfit would consider returning Jack Grealish to Manchester City after his loan spell concludes. The club would avoid activating the English winger's £50 million ($67.4 million) purchase option if they secure alternative attacking reinforcements in January. (Source: Football Insider)
Contrary to recent media reports, Tottenham are not actively pursuing Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka. There are no signs suggesting the German midfielder intends to leave Bavaria in January. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)
Manchester United harbor ambitions of reuniting with former midfielder Scott McTominay to address their central midfield concerns. Napoli would only entertain discussions for the current Serie A Player of the Year at a valuation of £60 million ($81 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
Wolverhampton Wanderers have expressed interest in Hajduk Split's Niko Sigur. The Premier League side represents one of the few top-tier European clubs pursuing the Canadian international ahead of the 2026 World Cup. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Despite having just six months remaining on his Crystal Palace contract, Oliver Glasner declined to discuss his potential exit from Selhurst Park. The Austrian manager emphasized that summer planning is premature and his complete attention remains on the Eagles' immediate fixtures. (Source: Sky Sport Germany)
La Liga
Real Madrid have entered the competition alongside Barcelona and Bayern Munich for Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck. The German defender is eager to join a European powerhouse and compete for major trophies. (Source: BILD)
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is keen to secure Marcus Rashford's services on a permanent basis in Catalonia. The transfer's success hinges on the club's financial capacity to activate the English forward's €40 million ($47 million) purchase option. (Source: SPORT)
Johnny Cardoso's return from injury has motivated Gallagher to expedite his departure from Atlético Madrid this January as he seeks increased playing time. (Source: TEAMtalk)
In the event that Real Madrid part ways with Vinicius Junior this summer, the Spanish giants plan to invest the proceeds in a major pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha. The Portuguese midfielder is viewed as the ideal long-term replacement for Toni Kroos. (Source: Fichajes)
Real Madrid are investigating more budget-friendly alternatives to strengthen their defensive line, with Sporting CP's Ousmane Diomande leading their target list. The club aims to avoid offering substantial wages to defensive signings, learning from their experience with David Alaba's contract situation. (Source: Defensa Central)
Barcelona face fresh competition from PSG in their pursuit of Benfica's Tomás Araújo. The Catalan club continues to prioritize defensive reinforcements during the January transfer period. (Source: Fichajes)