Real Madrid Set to Pounce for Cherki as Chelsea Chase Mac Allister

Real Madrid Set to Pounce for Cherki as Chelsea Chase Mac Allister

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

Premier League

Martín Zubimendi

Arsenal placed a $116 million (£86 million) valuation on midfielder Martín Zubimendi, prompting Real Madrid to walk away from a potential deal for the Spanish international over the summer. (Source: El Nacional)

Zubimendi appeared on Chelsea's midfield wishlist alongside Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall. (Source: Ben Jacobs)

Chelsea also made an unsuccessful approach to Liverpool regarding Argentine international Alexis Mac Allister while waiting for a final verdict on Enzo Fernández's future. (Source: indykaila)

Likewise, Liverpool were unable to persuade Chelsea to let right back Malo Gusto leave. A loan arrangement was put forward, but the Blues would only consider permanent transfers. (Source: Fabrice Hawkins)

Negotiations between Chelsea and Roma over midfielder Manu Koné fell apart on Deadline Day after Gian Piero Gasperini, the Serie A club's head coach, threatened to step down if the French star was allowed to depart. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has reportedly communicated to club executives that he has reservations about left back Luke Shaw's defensive work rate, which drove his push for a new signing in that position during the summer. (Source: Sully)

Manchester City could face a tough fight to retain talented playmaker Rayan Cherki, with Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich all monitoring the player ahead of the January transfer window. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Atlético Madrid forward Julián Alvarez turned down an approach from Arsenal in the closing stages of the transfer window—marking the second occasion he has snubbed the Gunners. (Source: El Chiringuito)

Tottenham hold an interest in Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams but were unable to persuade Oliver Glasner's club to sanction a sale during the summer. (Source: Alasdair Gold)

Forest, on the other hand, saw two bids for Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy rejected, with offers reaching up to $20.3 million (£15 million). (Source: Craig Hope)

Aston Villa have entered the race alongside Brighton & Hove Albion and Man City to sign 19-year-old Boca Juniors forward Leonel Flores. (Source: El Crack Deportivo)

La Liga

Gavi

Barcelona are not under pressure to sell midfielder Gavi but would be open to discussions if offers of $81 million (€70 million) were to come in. (Source: El Nacional)

Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi attracted interest from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, but both La Liga heavyweights pulled out due to concerns over the 21-year-old's asking price of $58 million (€50 million). (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Real Madrid continue to view midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and center back Raúl Asencio as potential candidates to be sold in the future. (Source: The Athletic)

Real Madrid are unlikely to strengthen their defensive options until Asencio departs the club. (Source: AS)

Barcelona received a modest training compensation fee following the transfer of striker Marc Guiu, who completed his move from Chelsea to RB Leipzig on Tuesday. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Both Real Madrid and Arsenal were unable to persuade 18-year-old Genk goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans that a clear route to first-team football existed at their clubs, ultimately opening the door for him to join Liverpool instead. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Don't miss a story

Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox.