Ronaldo Plots Massive €130M Premier League Assault as La Liga Powerhouses Hunt Down Salah
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr have submitted a groundbreaking proposal valued at €130 million (£112.5 million, $152.5 million) for Manchester City's Phil Foden before the Saudi Pro League's transfer window closes on Sept. 23. This amount would establish Foden as the most costly English player in history. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United's primary midfield objective continues to be Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba, though there is increasing attention on Nottingham Forest talent Elliot Anderson. The deep-sitting playmaker would require at least £70 million ($94.9 million) but has displayed no indication of seeking a departure. (Source: Football Insider)
Xabi Alonso holds strong appreciation for Manchester United's unsettled midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, yet Real Madrid would only contemplate a January transfer for the England international under two conditions; a significant injury occurs to one of their current squad members or Dani Ceballos departs. (Source: Defensa Central)
Despite firm interest from clubs like Man Utd and Real Madrid, Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is focusing on securing a transfer to Liverpool. The England international is anticipated to cost £60 million ($81.3 million). (Source: DaveOCKOP)
Arsenal are "100%" certain that William Saliba and Bukayo Saka will both remain in north London despite questions surrounding their quickly expiring deals. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Chelsea talent spotters were pleased with Kenan Yıldız's display for Juventus against Inter in this weekend's Derby d'Italia. The Turkish attacker continues to be among the Blues' primary objectives and would cost more than €80 million (£69.2 million, $93.8 million). (Source: Mark Brus)
United and Paris Saint-Germain are both competing for Dayot Upamecano's services as he considers running down his Bayern Munich deal. (Source: Fichajes)
La Liga
Real Madrid are contemplating a shocking pursuit of Mohamed Salah when his Liverpool deal expires in 2027, mirroring the strategy that brought Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Spanish capital. (Source: Football Insider)
PSG are linked with genuine interest in Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres, who would require a transfer fee of no less than €70 million ($82.1 million). (Source: El Nacional)
In an unexpected development, Real Madrid are considering offering Rodrygo a fresh contract after a summer filled with transfer speculation. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Barcelona have not ruled out all proposals for Dani Olmo in 2026. Should the attacking midfielder's fitness problems continue, the Catalans might accept an offer from Manchester City as Pep Guardiola urges his organization to target Olmo. (Source: El Nacional)
Leicester City's young prospect Jeremy Monga has unexpectedly been recognized by Real Madrid as a top candidate to succeed Vinicius Junior. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester City remain optimistic about retaining Erling Haaland despite Real Madrid's strongest efforts to entice him away from the Etihad. (Source: Football Insider)