Man Utd Eyes $235M Casemiro Replacement as Real Madrid Loses Out in Rodri Battle
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Premier League
Despite their buyback option not becoming active until 2027, Liverpool are contemplating attempting to re-acquire center back Jarell Quansah as soon as this summer. Bayer Leverkusen are believed to be willing to advance a transfer that would be valued at €60 million (£52.6 million, $70.6 million). (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool's summer strategy also includes securing a successor for Mohamed Salah. Bayern Munich's Michael Olise represents their ideal target, and the Reds aim to reduce his €200 million (£175.4 million, $235.5 million) valuation by proposing Cody Gakpo as part of the deal. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United anticipate investing approximately €200 million (£175.4 million, $235.5 million) on their successor for defensive midfielder Casemiro, who has endorsed Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães as his replacement. The Brazilian is joined by Sandro Tonali and Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson at the summit of United's target list. (Source: AS)
Chelsea are becoming unexpected competitors to Newcastle United in the race for Al Hilal striker Darwin Núñez, previously of Liverpool. (Source: Chronicle Live)
Arsenal and Liverpool are monitoring Inter center back Alessandro Bastoni, who is understood to be on Barcelona's radar. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Brentford price right back Michael Kayode, a target for both Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur, at €30 million (£26.3 million, $35.3 million). (Source: Calciomercato.it)
Tottenham's summer business will depend on securing Premier League survival. The majority of their squad possess contract clauses that would reduce their salaries by approximately 50% should they be relegated. (Source: The Athletic)
Micky van de Ven has declined the opportunity to renew his Tottenham deal amid attention from both Barcelona and Real Madrid. Spurs demand £100 million ($134.3 million) for his services and are ready to maintain their valuation. (Source: Sports Boom)
Arsenal have had an initial bid for 25-year-old Corinthians right back Matheuzinho turned down by the Brazilian club. (Source: RTI Esporte)
Representatives from Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Chelsea, Fulham, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle have all been observed monitoring Genk recently. Players being assessed include center back Matte Smets, left back Yaimar Medina, right back Zakaria El Ouahdi and midfield talent Konstantinos Karetsas. (Source: Sporza)
Aston Villa, Everton, Newcastle and West Ham United are all challenging Roma's chase for Real Betis winger Ez Abde. (Source: Asromalive)
La Liga
La Liga
Real Madrid are confident their positive relationship with Borussia Dortmund will assist the Bundesliga side in supporting their bid for sought-after defender Nico Schlotterbeck. (Source: AS)
Man City midfielder Rodri would prefer joining Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer, having greater faith in the vision offered at Camp Nou. (Source: Fichajes)
Conversely, Rodri is prepared to move to Real Madrid as he desires a return to Spain. Jürgen Klopp has encouraged Los Blancos to finalize the transfer ahead of his possible arrival, though club president Florentino Pérez prefers to monitor whether the experienced midfielder can regain his peak performance following his significant knee injury. (Source: El Nacional)
Rodri appears alongside Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister on Real Madrid's midfield wishlist, though chief scout Juni Calafat is pushing the club to secure a deal for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton alternatively. (Source: Defensa Central)
Bayern Munich are striving to secure striker Harry Kane with a new contract to silence rumors regarding a summer transfer to Barcelona. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone is nearing success in persuading Antoine Griezmann to decline an immediate departure to Orlando City. The Major League Soccer club has cautioned their proposal will not be available again in the summer, but Griezmann seems unaffected. (Source: Cadena SER)