Man Utd Hunt Six Stars as €130M Baleba Deal Stalls; Real Madrid Target Rodrygo's Replacement
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United are getting ready to challenge Brighton & Hove Albion's determination regarding Carlos Baleba by submitting an official offer. (Source: GIVEMESPORT)
Baleba's valuation could reach the substantial figure of €130 million (£112.4 million, $151.6 million), which would not only break United's current club record established by Paul Pogba in 2016, but would also establish the 21-year-old as the most costly African player in history. (Source: Nabil Djellit)
The Red Devils have identified six backup options to Baleba, should they be unable to persuade Brighton to sell: Morten Hjulmand, Angelo Stiller, Javi Guerra, Mikel Jauregizar, Lamine Camara and Lucien Agoumé. (Source: TBR Football)
Liverpool have reached a complete verbal understanding with Giovanni Leoni regarding personal terms and are in detailed negotiations with Parma concerning an appropriate transfer fee. (Source: Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany)
The season-ending injury to Levi Colwill has led Chelsea to contemplate retaining Renato Veiga. The unsettled Portuguese defender witnessed a potential move to Atlético Madrid fall through earlier this summer but remains attractive to other European clubs. (Source: talkSPORT)
Aston Villa are optimistic about retaining Manchester United target Emiliano Martínez. (Source: MARCA)
Bayern Munich continue to show interest in Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku, with the French striker also being considered as a potential part-exchange in a deal involving RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons. (Source: L'Équipe)
If forced to choose between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, Eberechi Eze would favor the Gunners. (Source: The Guardian)
Manchester City have established a demanding valuation of £76 million ($103.2 million) for Tottenham target Savinho. (Source: Jorge Nicola)
Discussions between Rasmus Højlund's representatives and AC Milan have commenced for the first time. The Danish striker is becoming receptive to leaving Man Utd after receiving no guarantees regarding his playing opportunities. (Source: Pietro Balzano Prota)
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has virtually confirmed a free transfer to Leeds United. The former Everton striker had been proposed to Manchester United earlier this summer as cover for Benjamin Šeško. (Source: The Athletic)
La Liga
Should Rodrygo be transferred, presumably to a Premier League side, Real Madrid have pinpointed Porto prospect Rodrigo Mora as his perfect successor. The 18-year-old talent carries a €70 million (£60.5 million, $81.6 million) buyout clause that Madrid would need to activate to secure him from the Estádio do Dragão. (Source: Fichajes)
Marcus Rashford will not be available for registration in time for Barcelona's season-opening La Liga match against Mallorca. (Source: El Nacional)
Barcelona are willing to consider selling Dani Olmo this summer. The excellent performances of Fermín López have influenced the Catalans, who are seeking approximately €60 million (£51.9 million, $70 million). Tottenham are believed to be the most keen among several Premier League clubs showing interest. (Source: Fichajes)
Franco Mastantuono is set to claim the remaining position in Real Madrid's official 25-man La Liga roster following his transfer from River Plate. (Source: The Athletic)
Como coach Cesc Fàbregas is considering a pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó. Atlético Madrid are also demonstrating interest. (Source: Fichajes)