Neymar Sparks Premier League Bidding War as Mystery Club Tables Massive €200M Haaland Bid
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Neymar Jr. is believed to be on Manchester United's radar for this January window. Such a move would benefit the Brazilian star who is seeking to secure his place in Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup selection. (Source: Fichajes)
Chelsea are ready to make an offer for Nottingham Forest's £100 million ($131.6 million) valued midfielder Elliot Anderson come January. Man Utd have also been strongly connected with the costly England international. (Source: Indykalia)
FC Köln young winger Said El Mala has attracted the attention of Manchester City's Pep Guardiola. (Source: Sky Germany)
Despite competition from Barcelona and Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain have forced their way into the pursuit of Erling Haaland's services and are willing to spend €200 million (£176.2 million, $231.9 million) on the Manchester City forward. (Source: Fichajes)
Barcelona's efforts to secure Haaland have been put on hold after the Norwegian striker eliminated any release clause from his City deal. (Source: El Nacional)
Arsenal are willing to sell academy product Myles Lewis-Skelly—whose transfer would count as pure profit for FFP purposes—to finance a January spending spree, which may include a bid for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. (Source: Indykalia)
Jadon Sancho is in talks with three of Turkey's major clubs, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Beşiktaş, about a permanent January departure from Manchester United. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Beyond attracting interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid, Dutch talent Kees Smit has now become a target for Manchester United. (Source: Fichajes)
Man Utd are among the clubs that have held talks with super agent Jorge Mendes about a potential move for Borussia Dortmund's speedy Karim Adeyemi. (Source: Sky Germany)
Everton are prepared to make Napoli star Scott McTominay their record signing with a €70 million (£61.7 million, $81.2 million) offer in 2026. (Source: Fichajes)
La Liga
Should Lionel Messi make a return to Barcelona, the club estimates they could earn €200 million within just 12 months thanks to the Inter Miami captain's unmatched commercial appeal. However, for the Catalans, no such agreement seems to be in discussion currently. (Source: El Nacional)
Liverpool are considering a €100 million (£88.1 million, $115.9 million) bid for Vinicius Junior amid his strained relationship with Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. Manchester City and Chelsea are also contemplating a move for the Brazilian winger. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United, however, have been deterred from pursuing Vinicius after encountering "astronomical" salary requirements. (Source: El Nacional)
Chelsea are working to bring Antonio Rüdiger back to west London following his reduced role at Real Madrid. (Source: Fichajes)