Rashford Turns Down Massive Offer While Real Madrid Demands Record Fee for Rodrygo
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Marcus Rashford has firmly turned down a €40 million (£46.8 million) proposal from a Saudi Arabian team, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Manchester United striker's main focus continues to be securing a transfer to Barcelona.
El Nacional has also reported that Rashford declined an approach from Juventus.
Rashford is not alone in refusing Saudi interest. Fiorentina's sought-after striker Moise Kean has also turned down a substantial offer from Al Qadsiah, as reported by Gianluca Dimarzio. The Italian international, who is being monitored by Manchester United, is anticipated to discuss a new deal in Florence that could nearly double his current wages.
Chelsea have established a £35 million ($47.3 million) valuation for Christopher Nkunku amid interest from Man Utd and Bayern Munich, the Daily Mirror reports.
The price tag for Nicolas Jackson is reportedly even higher, according to CaughtOffside. Chelsea are seeking approximately £43.3 million ($58.4 million) for their unpredictable striker who has drawn loan interest from Barcelona.
Al Hilal have submitted an extraordinary offer valued at €100 million ($116.9 million) for Arsenal's long-time target Benjamin Šeško, Fichajes reports.
Šeško's representative has reportedly pitched his client to Liverpool, TBR Football claims sensationally.
Viktor Gyökeres is nearing a move to Arsenal, according to The Athletic. An agreement has been reached for €63.5 million (£54.8 million, $74.2 million), including bonuses, as Mikel Arteta secures his striker target.
Manchester City's promising academy product James McAtee is planning to travel to Bayer Leverkusen to evaluate his potential next club, Sky Sport Germany indicates.
La Liga
Should Rodrygo depart Real Madrid, he would need to become the club's record sale in their prestigious history. Nicolò Schira reports that Xabi Alonso's team are asking for €120–130 million ($140.3–152 million), exceeding the €117 million ($136.8 million) Juventus paid for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool—according to AS—are all believed to be pursuing the Brazilian.
At least two elite European clubs have submitted substantial offers for Barcelona's midfielder Gavi, El Nacional states. Both proposals have been decisively turned down.
Despite recently joining Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid are already keeping tabs on USMNT striker Malik Tillman for a potential future move, Defensa Central suggests.
While Rashford may be hoping for a Barcelona transfer, some officials at the Catalan club reportedly favor Atalanta's Ademola Lookman instead, El Nacional claims.