Ronaldo Targets Ex-Club in Shocking Raid; Man Utd Prepares Massive Bid for Williams' Release Clause
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Premier League
Manchester United are prepared to spend heavily on Nico Williams and activate the buyout clause in his Athletic Club deal believed to be around $114.5 million (£86.4 million, €100 million). (Source: Fichajes)
Liverpool have identified Newcastle United's Lewis Hall as the perfect successor to Andy Robertson this summer. A competitive group of interested clubs, including Arsenal and Manchester City, are pursuing the promising left-back who is priced between $86.2–92.8 million (£65–70 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
Atlético Madrid have shown interest in Man City's speedy winger Jérémy Doku, but are only contemplating a bid around $68.8 million (£51.8 million, €60 million)—matching what the Premier League club paid when acquiring him from Rennes in 2023. (Source: Fichajes)
Man Utd and Tottenham Hotspur are both believed to be competing for Anderlecht midfielder Nathan De Cat's services. Priced at an attractive $40.1 million (£30.2 million, €35 million), it could represent excellent value for either Europa League finalist from last season. (Source: Fussball Daten)
Although Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and Rodri are all anticipated to depart Manchester City this summer, Erling Haaland is more inclined to remain and reconstruct under the incoming manager, who is predicted to be Enzo Maresca. (Source: El Nacional)
Manchester United have received encouraging news as Éderson's valuation has fallen to just $34.4 million (£25.9 million, €30 million). The Atalanta midfielder is considered the perfect Casemiro successor but also appears on Atlético Madrid's target list. (Source: Tuttomercato)
Strasbourg's promising French youngster Rayane Messi is anticipated to join Chelsea sooner than originally planned after delivering impressive performances during his loan stint with NEOM SC in the Saudi Pro League. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Questions remain regarding the futures of Liverpool's adaptable defender Joe Gomez and academy graduate Curtis Jones, who will both enter the final year of their contracts in June. (Source: The Athletic)
Liverpool's reserve goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili might also be departing after receiving approaches from several undisclosed clubs. With reports of a contract renewal for first-choice keeper Alisson, the Georgia international's situation remains uncertain. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Arsenal are allegedly monitoring Bologna's Argentine striker Santiago Castro. Juventus, AC Milan, Everton and Flamengo are also reportedly interested in the 21-year-old valued at $45.8 million (£34.6 million, €40 million). (Source: RTI Esporte)
Against the backdrop of Ollie Watkins's inconsistent performances this season, Aston Villa are ready to invest $40.1 million in Atlético Madrid forward Alexander Sørloth. (Source: Fichajes)
Newcastle have been observed monitoring Atalanta's promising young defender Giorgio Scalvini. (Source: Nicolò Schira)
Lyon's productive midfielder Pavel Šulc is expected to create a transfer battle between Aston Villa and Tottenham this summer. (Source: Fussball Daten)
La Liga
La Liga
Thiago Pitarch's Real Madrid journey is still beginning but he's already attracting attention from the Premier League. Sunderland are reportedly considering a $17.2 million (£13 million, €15 million) bid. (Source: Fichajes)
Joan Laporta's statement that Barcelona are open to renegotiating the terms of a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford has sparked suggestions that Man Utd will raise the asking price given the England international's increased valuation since the $34.4 million figure was established last summer. (Source: MARCA)
Contrary to various reports, Álvaro Arbeloa has ambitious plans for Franco Mastantuono and has communicated this to the struggling Argentine despite the emergence of academy talents at Real Madrid. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Barcelona are considering a bid for Inter Milan's versatile and skillful Marcus Thuram, who is priced at $68.7 million (€60 million). (Source: Fichajes)
In their search for a new attacking midfielder, Real Madrid could instead pursue Genk's highly regarded Greek teenager Konstantinos Karetsas. (Source: Reporteri)
Inter Milan's underutilized Davide Frattesi has been proposed to Real Madrid this summer. (Source: Fichajes)
Rest of the World
Rest of the World
In his new role as one of the minority investors in Spanish second-division club Almería, Cristiano Ronaldo has directed the team toward Sporting CP's 18-year-old talent Flávio Gonçalves. (Source: Fichajes)
Mexican international Hirving Lozano has acknowledged that his future lies away from San Diego FC and has decided to depart the MLS club following the World Cup. (Source: Nicolò Schira)
Borussia Dortmund are targeting a $126 million (£95 million, €110 million) payday from selling Karim Adeyemi and Sehou Guirassy. Multiple Premier League clubs have been associated with both inconsistent strikers. (Source: Fichajes)