Real Madrid Eyes Barcelona Superstar as Liverpool Opens Fresh Exit Door for Nunez
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Manchester United are prepared to lower their valuation for winger Jadon Sancho to merely £15 million ($20.1 million), according to the Daily Mail. Juventus have been accompanied by Borussia Dortmund in pursuing his services.
Additionally, Juve have also targeted Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez, Fichajes suggests. The Reds desire up to €65 million (£56.4 million, $75.5 million) but might accept a loan arrangement with an option for a permanent transfer.
Arsenal remain in discussions with Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, Fabrizio Romano confirms, though The Athletic indicates the Gunners are hesitant to trigger his complete £60 million ($80.3 million) release clause.
RB Leipzig have shown interest in bringing back Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku as the Blues progress toward securing Xavi Simons, reports The Chelsea Chronicle. Bayern Munich maintain their pursuit despite their approach for Luis Díaz.
Man Utd have opted against chasing Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, The Athletic discloses, following an unsuccessful loan proposal. Villa seek only a permanent transfer and United have refused to match their valuation.
Nottingham Forest have been unsuccessful with a £25 million ($33.5 million) offer for Manchester City midfielder James McAtee, Sky Sports News confirms. City are willing to sell but demand a greater sum.
Following discussions with Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up to pursue midfielder João Palhinha, Sébastien Vidal reports. An offer of £45 million ($60.2 million) will be presented shortly.
Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham are all monitoring Parma center back Giovanni Leoni, via Corriere dello Sport. The 18-year-old is priced at €35 million (£30.4 million, $40.7 million).
Aston Villa persist in raising their proposal for Galatasaray forward Barış Alper Yılmaz, as reported by Fotospor, but remain significantly below his €40 million (£34.7 million, $46.5 million) valuation.
La Liga
Barcelona are concerned about Real Madrid's interest in center back Ronald Araújo, Defensa Central states. President Joan Laporta is committed to preventing this scenario and is in talks with Liverpool, who are prepared to offer over €40 million (£34.7 million, $46.5 million) for a player viewed as a future successor to Virgil van Dijk.
Also connected with a departure from Barcelona is left back Gerard Martín. El Nacional suggests the rise of 18-year-old Jofre Torrents has led Hansi Flick to sanction Martín's departure.
Real Madrid aim to offload both David Alaba and Ferland Mendy this summer, The Athletic observes, though neither player has demonstrated any desire to depart.
Barcelona are frontrunners in the pursuit of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, CaughtOffside states. The Blues seek €50 million (£43.4 million, $58.1 million) while Barcelona would favor a loan arrangement with purchase option.
Atlético Madrid have shown interest in acquiring Brighton & Hove Albion winger Jeremy Sarmiento, according to Calciomercato.it. The 23-year-old desires a permanent departure and has attracted attention from multiple European clubs.