Messi Eyes Stunning Premier League Switch as Manchester United Launch Bold Rashford Comeback Mission
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester City are convinced that Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson would favor joining their championship-focused project rather than Manchester United's rebuilding approach. The uncertainty surrounding Old Trafford has further boosted City's belief they can secure his services. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are exploring the possibility of acquiring Inter Miami's Lionel Messi on a temporary deal before the upcoming Major League Soccer campaign kicks off. (Source: Fichajes)
Meanwhile, Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa could be heading for the exit door. Juventus have initiated official discussions with the Reds to arrange a potential transfer. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Newcastle United's Tino Livramento as they evaluate the right-back as a possible acquisition. (Source: FootballTransfers)
Newcastle may also face losing Sandro Tonali when the current campaign concludes. Although Chelsea have shown interest, Juventus are confident they can persuade the Italian midfielder to make a Serie A comeback this summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Tottenham Hotspur have seen their £8 million ($10.8 million) offer for Santos' 19-year-old left-back Souza turned down. (Source: The Athletic)
Mathys Tel is dissatisfied with his situation under Thomas Frank at Tottenham, with the club willing to entertain loan proposals for the French striker this month. Galatasaray have expressed interest in securing his services. (Source: Yeni Akit)
Chelsea face competition from Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd and Real Madrid in their chase for Rennes defender Jérémy Jacquet. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Man Utd are expected to attempt bringing back Marcus Rashford after manager Ruben Amorim's exit, with the Spanish club currently showing no intention of activating their permanent signing clause. (Source: SPORT)
West Ham United are eager to secure Celta Vigo's Óscar Mingueza right away but must contend with Aston Villa, who are planning a future free transfer approach when his deal runs out this summer. Newcastle are reportedly presenting the most attractive financial package. (Source: CaughtOffside)
La Liga
Real Madrid have been presented with a €40 million (£34.8 million, $46.9 million) proposal for Trent Alexander-Arnold from an unidentified club, presumably from the Premier League. Los Blancos are reportedly considering the financial offer seriously. (Source: Fichajes)
The Alexander-Arnold bid originates from Man City, however Real Madrid show no interest in conducting business at that valuation. (Source: Defensa Central)
Al Hilal's João Cancelo, Juventus forward Dušan Vlahović and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck are all eager to join Barcelona ahead of the upcoming season. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton has been proposed to Real Madrid, though the Spanish giants are not pursuing the move due to the substantial financial requirements involved. (Source: AS)
Barcelona's primary January transfer objective is discontented Man City defender Nathan Ake. (Source: El Chiringuito)