Real Madrid Eye Shocking Vinicius Junior Trade as Liverpool Make Last-Ditch Konate Bid

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.

Premier League

Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton sits atop Manchester United's 2026 wishlist, alongside Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba and Al Hilal's Rúben Neves as alternative options. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Despite attention from Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona regarding Michael Olise, Bayern Munich remain committed to securing the French talent on fresh terms before the campaign concludes. (Source: TBR Football)

Arsenal would entertain bids for forward Gabriel Jesus come January should he return from injury, with Leandro Trossard similarly made available for potential moves. (Source: Football Insider)

Liverpool view Ibrahima Konaté's free transfer exit as inevitable following his latest contract extension refusal. Real Madrid are actively pursuing an agreement for his services. (Source: MARCA)

While Arsenal demonstrated the keenest summer interest in Real Madrid's Rodrygo, Manchester City now lead the pursuit of the Brazilian winger ahead of January's window, where he'll command €80 million (£69.4 million, $94 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)

Raheem Sterling won't seek a Chelsea exit before Turkish or Saudi transfer windows close, preferring to wait until January for a potential move to another London-based team. (Source: Football Insider)

Arsenal pursued Real Madrid's Arda Güler during the summer and were prepared to make an approach had Carlo Ancelotti, who seemingly undervalued the Turkish midfielder, stayed at the Santiago Bernabéu. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa secured a reduced fee for Harvey Elliott's services as RB Leipzig would only offer half the £35 million ($47.4 million) ultimately paid to Liverpool. (Source: The Athletic)

Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven has caught Real Madrid's attention, though his €80 million (£69.4 million, $94 million) valuation may prove problematic. (Source: Fichajes)

West Ham United have reopened discussions with former goalkeeper Łukasz Fabiański, who departed as a free agent, regarding a potential comeback. (Source: ExWHUEmployee)

La Liga

Chelsea consider their offer for Barcelona's Fermín López irresistible for both club and player, with the Blues monitoring the young Spanish international's playing time during the season's first half before submitting a renewed proposal. (Source: El Nacional)

Athletic Club defender Dani Vivian has attracted interest from Aston Villa, Man Utd and Newcastle United, all eyeing his €40 million (£34.7 million, $47 million) buyout clause. (Source: Fichajes)

Real Madrid are monitoring Valencia's Javi Guerra, who might be obtainable for half his €100 million ($117.5 million) release fee. (Source: Defensa Central)

Bayern Munich's Michael Olise also features on Real Madrid's radar following Kylian Mbappé's recommendation. Any deal would require Vinicius Junior's departure, though Madrid might explore a swap arrangement to reunite Mbappé with his French national teammate. (Source: E-Notícies)

Atlético Madrid may consider offers for Jan Oblak in 2026 as part of efforts to reduce their salary expenditure. (Source: Fichajes)