Man Utd Splash the Cash for World Cup Champion While Mourinho Plunders Liverpool's Squad

Man Utd Splash the Cash for World Cup Champion While Mourinho Plunders Liverpool's Squad

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

Premier League

Alex Scott looking on.

Manchester United are prepared to splash €95 million ($108.3 million) on Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams, a fee that would rank him as the club's joint-second most expensive signing in history. (Source: El Nacional)

Chelsea have encountered strong pushback from Bournemouth in their attempts to land Alex Scott. Should the Blues wish to pry the England midfielder away from the south coast this January, they would need to match his hefty €110 million ($125.4 million) valuation. (Source: Flashscore)

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are both keeping a close eye on Bayer Leverkusen's talented midfielder Ibrahim Maza. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Manchester United's desire to lure Raphinha away from Barcelona is so strong that the Premier League club is reportedly prepared to hand the Brazilian a "blank check." (Source: El Nacional)

A move back to the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich has emerged as a potential destination for Erling Haaland, whose future at Manchester City has been cast into doubt following the club's guilty verdict in their landmark Premier League case. (Source: Fichajes)

Liverpool and Manchester City are locked in a battle for the services of Marcos Llorente, who could depart Atlético Madrid on a free transfer next summer. Bayern Munich and Barcelona are also said to be admirers of the World Cup winner. (Source: Fichajes)

Crystal Palace fullback Tyrick Mitchell has drawn interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Juventus, though Manchester United appear to be at the front of the queue. (Source: Sportowy)

Barcelona are monitoring Chelsea's sidelined teenage talent Estêvão, with sporting director Deco expected to initiate contact with the Blues in 2027. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Tottenham are said to be eyeing a move for Bayern Munich center back Kim Min-jae, who has also attracted attention from Aston Villa. (Source: Christian Falk)

Former Real Madrid academy product Jacobo Ramón has dismissed any possibility of heading back to the Bernabéu. Arsenal and Chelsea are instead considered the frontrunners for the Como center back's signature. (Source: AS)

La Liga

Virgil van Dijk pointing.

José Mourinho is spearheading Real Madrid's push to secure Virgil van Dijk when his contract expires. The Liverpool skipper could sign a pre-contract deal with Los Blancos as early as January 1, 2027. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have also been presented with the opportunity to sign Van Dijk next summer as the 35-year-old weighs up his future. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both aggressively pursuing Mexican sensation Gilberto Mora. The 17-year-old Club Tijuana midfielder becomes eligible for transfer in January, setting the stage for a winter bidding war. (Source: AS)

Hansi Flick has reportedly made up his mind that Alejandro Balde's tenure at Barcelona is over, with bids from Juventus, Liverpool and Manchester United all anticipated in January. (Source: El Nacional)

Having been reduced to a backup role behind Eric García, Jules Koundé has been priced at €50 million ($57 million) and is attracting interest from Bayern Munich as well as three undisclosed Premier League clubs. (Source: SPORT)

Frenkie de Jong's time at Barcelona appears to be drawing to a close, with the club open to offers of around €60 million ($68.4 million) from as early as January. (Source: El Nacional)

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