Real Madrid Surge Ahead in Olise Race as Liverpool Hunt $150 Million Striking Sensation

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

Premier League

Dušan Vlahović is preparing for one last round of contract talks with Juventus before his deal runs out this summer. He is keen to stay in Turin but will weigh up approaches from Chelsea and Newcastle United should no agreement be reached. (Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

Liverpool have emerged as a possible destination for Bournemouth attacker Rayan following the arrival of former Cherries head coach Andoni Iraola, though a transfer can only be pursued from January, when a release clause worth $150 million (£130 million) becomes active. That figure is set to decrease across future transfer windows. (Source: The i Paper)

Darwin Núñez is hopeful of returning to Liverpool this summer if his Al Hilal contract is terminated as anticipated, though a reunion at Anfield is considered unlikely. Chelsea and Newcastle are instead both vying for his services. (Source: Fichajes)

Arsenal are eyeing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as a possible alternative to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, who is attracting attention from Paris Saint-Germain. (Source: The Sun)

Manchester United are looking into the possibility of bringing back goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 33-year-old, a product of the Red Devils' youth system, is eager to make the move for personal reasons. (Source: Alan Nixon)

Regarding Manchester City, any exit for Rodri will only be considered once a replacement midfielder — ideally Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson — has been secured. (Source: El Nacional)

Atalanta are willing to part ways with utility fullback Raoul Bellanova this summer amid reported interest from Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, with the Italian club valuing him at approximately $23 million (€20 million, £17 million). (Source: Tuttomercatoweb)

AC Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan may hand in a transfer request following his club's disappointing end to the campaign and the sacking of manager Massimiliano Allegri. Chelsea are prepared to revive their interest after coming close to signing him last year. (Source: Calciomercato)

Luka Vušković is willing to depart Tottenham this summer. Several Premier League sides have registered their interest, with Bayern Munich also monitoring the situation. (Source: Gianluigi Longari)

PSG goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier may be on his way out after struggling to nail down a regular starting berth. Aston Villa and Tottenham are both interested, while Newcastle's pursuit has cooled as they shift focus toward Reims' Ewen Jaouen. (Source: Media Foot)

Man City have entered the running to sign Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, who would be willing to join the club even without assurances of regular first-team football. (Source: Alan Nixon)

La Liga

Newly appointed Real Madrid boss José Mourinho is pushing to bring in PSG pair Vitinha and João Neves. Should those targets prove out of reach, he will turn his attention to Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, West Ham United's Mateus Fernandes and Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise. (Source: Defensa Central)

Olise is aware of Real Madrid's interest and would welcome a move should a formal offer materialize. (Source: Ramón Álvarez de Mon)

Marc Casadó appears set to depart Barcelona for Monaco. Several Premier League clubs — Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace, Everton, Man Utd, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest — all held discussions but ultimately chose not to proceed. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Although Real Madrid have no intention of actively selling midfielder Federico Valverde, they would entertain bids exceeding $115 million (€100 million). Man Utd are among the top European clubs expected to table such an offer. (Source: El Nacional)

Darwin Núñez is on Barcelona's shortlist of alternatives to Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez, with discussions having taken place during negotiations with Al Hilal regarding defender João Cancelo. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)

Real Madrid are weighing up a $29 million (€25 million) bid from Brentford for young midfielder Thiago Pitarch. (Source: Fichajes)