Man Utd Plot Stunning $135 Million Heist While Barcelona Push Raphinha Out the Door

Man Utd Plot Stunning $135 Million Heist While Barcelona Push Raphinha Out the Door

Sports Illustrated brings you the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.

Premier League

Matthijs de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly open to departing Manchester United this summer, with Atlético Madrid said to be monitoring the situation. (Source: Fichajes)

Fellow Man Utd player Joshua Zirkzee is also being tipped for an exit, with Atalanta the latest Serie A club to register their interest, joining Juventus, Roma and Como in the running. (Source: TuttoAtalanta)

In addition, Man Utd are preparing a strong move to land Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson this summer, even as they acknowledge Manchester City are currently the frontrunners for his signature. (Source: TEAMtalk)

West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes is also on Man Utd's radar, though they will face stiff competition from Aston Villa and Chelsea if they wish to secure the midfielder. (Source: Apito Final)

Arsenal are among three Premier League clubs to have enquired about Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, though the Ligue 1 club have no intention of selling and would command an enormous transfer fee. (Source: Daily Briefing)

Juventus are exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, who is reportedly weighing up a summer move amid concerns over playing time following the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili. (Source: Calciomercato)

Man City have entered the race to acquire 16-year-old Hertha Berlin midfielder Kennet Eichhorn. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Gabriel Martinelli is keen to remain at Arsenal this summer, despite speculation that his expiring contract could lead to a sale. (Source: Football Insider)

Chelsea and Newcastle United are both tracking Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar, who may be available this summer should the Serie A club miss out on Champions League qualification. (Source: Siamo La Roma)

Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Everton center back Jarrad Branthwaite, who features alongside Nottingham Forest's Murillo and Brighton & Hove Albion's Jan Paul van Hecke on the Blues' list of defensive targets. (Source: Si Phillips)

Tottenham Hotspur have entered the race for Bournemouth center back Marcos Senesi, who is set to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season. (Source: Tuttosport)

Everton are unlikely to activate their $66.3 million (£50 million) purchase option for Jack Grealish this summer, though they believe the Man City winger would be willing to extend his stay if a more affordable arrangement can be reached. (Source: The Athletic)

La Liga

Michael Olise

Real Madrid are expected to intensify their pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise when the season concludes. (Source: Christian Falk)

Barcelona are prepared to entertain bids for Raphinha, with the club believing the winger hit his peak last season and is now showing signs of decline due to physical concerns. A departure from Camp Nou appears increasingly probable. (Source: Fichajes)

Separately, Barcelona have been presented with the opportunity to sign long-standing target Rafael Leão from AC Milan, but the La Liga leaders are no longer keen on pursuing the deal. (Source: SPORT)

Gonzalo García is emerging as a potential option for Newcastle, who could turn to the Real Madrid forward as they continue their search for a replacement for Alexander Isak. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Real Madrid have identified PSG boss Luis Enrique as a managerial target and are hopeful of agreeing a deal with the former Barcelona coach this summer. PSG, in turn, are reportedly eyeing Xabi Alonso as a potential successor. (Source: FootballTransfers)

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