Ronaldo Sparks Sensational Homecoming Buzz as Liverpool Hunt €95 Million Salah Replacement
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Premier League
Liverpool are ready to trigger the complete €95 million (£82.7 million, $112.9 million) buyout clause for Athletic Club's Nico Williams as an alternative to Barcelona. Tottenham Hotspur are equally prepared to make a substantial investment for the Spanish winger despite his injury-plagued campaign. (Source: El Nacional)
Barcelona have firmly referenced the €1 billion (£870 million, $1.2 billion) release clause in Raphinha's deal when confronted with Arsenal's genuine pursuit. Mikel Arteta previously attempted unsuccessfully to acquire the ex-Leeds United winger and would have offered him an "enormous" wage package. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United are closely monitoring multi-position Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu. (Source: Tuttosport)
Liverpool would be prepared to invest up to €80 million (£69.7 million, $95.1 million) for Barcelona right-back Jules Kounde. (Source: Fichajes)
Looking to provide competition for established first-choice Robert Sánchez, Chelsea are preparing a £50 million ($68.2 million) offer for Brighton & Hove Albion's Bart Verbruggen. Bayern Munich have similarly targeted the Dutch goalkeeper as Manuel Neuer's future replacement. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are preparing a bid exceeding €30 million (£26.1 million, $35.6 million) for Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell, who rejected €25 million proposals in January. (Source: Sports Boom)
Chelsea have emerged as frontrunners in the intense race to secure Newcastle United star Bruno Guimarães. Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have both pursued the Brazilian midfielder, but the Blues are ready to invest €75 million (£65.3 million, $89.1 million) for Guimarães. (Source: Fichajes)
A £40 million ($54.6 million) bid is approaching from Arsenal for Newcastle's other midfield powerhouse Sandro Tonali. (Source: Sports Boom)
Manchester United are described as "leading candidates" in the pursuit of Everton's agile forward Iliman Ndiaye. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Marcos Senesi's potential destinations feature Chelsea alongside Crystal Palace, Everton and Brighton when his Bournemouth deal concludes this summer. (Source: CaughtOffside)
La Liga
La Liga
Al Ittihad have assembled a "massive" financial proposal for Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga in a bid to replace N'Golo Kanté. (Source: 365scores, via Mundo Deportivo)
If Jürgen Klopp assumes control at Real Madrid, he has identified Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister as the perfect substitute for Camavinga. (Source: El Nacional)
Julián Alvarez might possess a €500 million (£435.4 million, $594.1 million) release clause in his agreement, but Atlético Madrid would consider an offer of €100 million for the Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal target. (Source: Fichajes)
Robert Lewandowski has five possible destinations available; MLS club Chicago Fire, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid, Fenerbahçe and any competitor from the Saudi Pro League. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Real Madrid have already pinpointed Dani Carvajal's future successor, which appears in the shape of Roma's Wesley. (Source: Fichajes)
Rest of the World
Rest of the World
Speculation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's possible comeback to Sporting CP, his original professional team, has resurfaced this week despite an improvement in the strained relationship between the Portuguese striker and Al Nassr. (Source: Football Transfers)