Manchester United Plot Jackson Swap Deal While Real Madrid Launch Multi-Bid Assault for Konate
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United's ongoing search for a forward has led them to initiate talks with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, according to BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella. The Red Devils would need to complete "numerous" player sales to fund such a transfer, though the Manchester Evening News suggests Alejandro Garnacho could potentially move to Chelsea as part of an exchange deal.
Arsenal and Parma are in negotiations regarding a possible transfer for surplus midfielder Fábio Vieira, reports Gazzetta Di Parma. The Gunners appear reluctant to reduce their steep €20 million ($23.3 million) valuation.
Liverpool's transfer activity won't end with Hugo Ekitiké's expected signing, according to TBR Football. The Premier League leaders plan to secure another attacking reinforcement, with Lyon's Malick Fofana identified as a probable target.
RB Leipzig's unsettled attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has attracted attention from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. However, Si Phillips reports that Chelsea remains his favored destination.
Galatasaray have a "genuine opportunity" to secure Ederson from Manchester City following a verbal agreement with the Brazilian keeper, Florian Plettenberg enthusiastically reports.
Should Ederson depart, Man City will probably replace him with former youth product James Trafford. Pep Guardiola's team are attempting to reduce the £40 million ($53.7 million) buy-back option in his Burnley deal, states Fabrizio Romano.
Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to spend over €70 million ($81.4 million) on Bournemouth defender Illia Zabarnyi, who has been pursued by Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Liverpool, according to CaughtOffside.
Man Utd are considering a £26 million ($34.9 million) bid for Galatasaray's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara, reports Akşam.
La Liga
To expedite Ibrahima Konaté's transfer, Real Madrid are willing to include Brahim Díaz in an ambitious player exchange with Liverpool, as outlined by Fichajes. Alternatively, Xabi Alonso's club might simply propose £25 million ($33.5 million), which Football Transfers suggests will be their approach.
Díaz isn't the sole player who might swap Madrid for Liverpool. E-Notícies reports that Liverpool are also monitoring Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Following Marcus Rashford's completed move, Hansi Flick's priority Barcelona signing is Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries, according to El Nacional.
Real Madrid are contemplating ending Reinier's contract, writes AS. The formerly promising Brazilian talent has completely failed to fulfill his potential, consistently underperforming during successive loan periods.
Robert Lewandowski feels "motivated" by Rashford's imminent arrival, reports El Nacional. This will mark the Polish striker's last season in Barcelona and he may face increased squad rotation next term.