Real Madrid Hunt Kvaratskhelia as Man Utd Surge Ahead in Fernandes Transfer Battle

Real Madrid Hunt Kvaratskhelia as Man Utd Surge Ahead in Fernandes Transfer Battle

Sports Illustrated compiles the latest transfer rumors and gossip from across the globe.

Premier League

Bradley Barcola

Manchester United have overtaken Tottenham Hotspur in talks for West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, though it remains uncertain whether the Red Devils are willing to match his $103 million (€90 million, £78 million) asking price. (Source: FootballTransfers)

Liverpool are set to make a fresh move for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola after the French club took the lead in the race for a separate target, RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande. (Source: Matteo Moretto)

Liverpool have reportedly been engaged in "secret talks" regarding a major double deal that could see them secure both Barcola and Bournemouth forward Rayan, having been aware of Diomande's intention to join PSG for several days. (Source: indykaila)

Contrary to recent reports, Man Utd have no intention of selling midfielder Mason Mount despite interest from AC Milan. The 27-year-old has no desire to leave and is already gearing up for preseason training next week. (Source: Daily Mail)

Chelsea right back Malo Gusto has agreed personal terms with Manchester City, though convincing the Blues to sanction the transfer is expected to prove considerably more difficult. (Source: Foot Mercato)

Lille are hoping to generate up to $114 million (€100 million, £86 million) from the sale of midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who has attracted interest from Arsenal, Man City and Man Utd. The French club also intend to explore the possibility of retaining the 18-year-old on loan for another campaign. (Source: Fabrice Hawkins)

Sources within Newcastle United have dismissed claims that midfielder Bruno Guimarães, a reported Arsenal target, has a release clause in his contract that was triggered after the Magpies missed out on Champions League qualification. (Source: Chronicle Live)

Chelsea are preparing a fresh offer for Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, who is eager to complete the move and link up once again with Xabi Alonso. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Crystal Palace center back Maxence Lacroix. The Eagles are bracing for his exit and are lining up a move for Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell as a replacement. (Source: The Standard)

Chelsea have submitted a $91 million (€80 million, £69 million) offer for Barcelona center back Pau Cubarsí, only to be swiftly told that a deal is impossible without paying his full release clause of $569 million (€500 million, £430 million). (Source: El Nacional)

Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Man Utd and Tottenham in registering interest in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

Inter are weighing up whether to walk away from a deal for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones due to his hefty price tag, with Roma's Niccolò Pisilli emerging as an alternative option. (Source: Corriere dello Sport)

Rayo Vallecano left back Pep Chavarría, 28, has emerged as an unexpected target for Chelsea as they look to replace Marc Cucurella. (Source: MARCA)

Scouts from Aston Villa, Chelsea, Man Utd and Tottenham have all been keeping an eye on Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey throughout the season. (Source: fussballdaten)

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has pushed for the club to sign West Ham striker Taty Castellanos this summer. (Source: MilanNews24)

La Liga

Michael Olise

Michael Olise is set to hold talks with Bayern Munich following the World Cup, seeking reassurances about his role and potentially an incentive to remain. Club officials are concerned he may already be leaning toward Real Madrid, having received no guarantees about his future at the club. (Source: AS)

Bayern's hesitancy to negotiate over Olise has prompted Real Madrid to shift their focus toward PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, though there is little indication that pursuit would be any more straightforward. PSG are reportedly expected to push for a swap deal involving Vinícius Júnior. (Source: El Nacional)

Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone has made clear he wants no part in striker Julián Álvarez following his public transfer request. While he has no say in a potential sale to Barcelona, he has signaled his willingness to freeze out the Argentina international over his remarks, insisting on total commitment from every member of his squad. (Source: SPORT)

Xabi Alonso is intent on preventing Real Madrid from acquiring Enzo Fernández, but should Chelsea ultimately agree to sell, he will push for Los Blancos midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni to arrive as a replacement. (Source: Látigo Serrano)

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Turkish club Beşiktaş have made an approach regarding a potential transfer for Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó. (Source: Gianluigi Longari)

Al Hilal have instructed João Cancelo to return for preseason after the World Cup concludes and will only consider selling the Barcelona target once their training camp has wrapped up. (Source: Hamad Al-Suwailhi)

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