Ronaldo Wages War Against Barcelona in Star Player Battle; Palmer Plots Stunning £100 Million Escape
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Premier League
Claims regarding Cole Palmer's alleged longing for home at Chelsea have sparked rumors that Manchester United, his childhood favorite team, might pursue a surprising move this summer. A transfer fee around £100 million ($134.3 million) has been suggested. (Source: Express)
Despite Man Utd's reported unwillingness to part ways, Roma are believed to be preparing another bid for Joshua Zirkzee. (Source: Sky Sports News)
Both Arsenal and Chelsea have learned that Arda Güler might be on the market this summer should Real Madrid receive a bid ranging from €90–100 million (£78.4–87.1 million, $105.3–117 million). (Source: CaughtOffside)
Bayern Munich have inserted themselves into the competition for long-pursued Man Utd and Man City target Elliot Anderson this summer. Nottingham Forest are anticipated to seek £100 million ($134.3 million). (Source: Mark Brus).
Chelsea are "far from" reaching a deal with Rennes for defender Jérémy Jacquet as the French club is requesting "substantial funds," believed to be around €65 million (£56.6 million, $76.1 million). (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Liverpool have lost out to Chelsea in securing Sheffield Wednesday's young talent Yisa Alao. The transfer will cost an initial £500,000 ($585,000) with significant performance-related bonuses included. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Mexican powerhouse Club América have begun efforts to persuade Fulham forward Raúl Jiménez to rejoin his childhood team following the World Cup. (Source: mediotiempo)
Both Chelsea and Man Utd have shown interest in Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha. Although the German club wants to renew his deal, the former Manchester City youth player has called the Premier League a "remarkable" league. (Source: Sky Germany)
Wrexham are prepared to make Angers forward Sidiki Cherif the costliest acquisition in Championship history, with a bid of £19 million ($25.5 million) submitted for a player also wanted by Crystal Palace. (Source: Football Insider)
Manchester United are reportedly keen on former Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who has been playing in Turkey with Beşiktaş for the last six months. (Source: Alan Myers)
La Liga
La Liga
Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix are spearheading Al Nassr's efforts to recruit their Portugal colleague Bernardo Silva when his Manchester City deal concludes this summer. Nevertheless, Barcelona maintain ongoing interest in the Citizens' skipper and are considered the Saudi club's "primary competition." (Source: Fichajes)
Real Madrid have dismissed pursuing Ousmane Dembélé amid his current contract disputes. The Paris Saint-Germain Ballon d'Or recipient is believed to have requested a monthly salary boost to approximately €6 million ($7 million), an amount no club player has received since Kylian Mbappé. Dembélé reportedly earns €1.5 million monthly at present. (Source: DefensaCentral)
MLS continues to be a realistic option for Robert Lewandowski this summer as his Barcelona contract concludes. Saudi Pro League officials haven't abandoned hopes of acquiring the Polish striker either. (Source: Sky Germany)
PSG's standout midfielder Vitinha has been identified as the premium backup to Rodri in Real Madrid's quest for a new central player next summer. (Source: DefensaCentral)
Atlético Madrid have gotten a loan proposal valued at €3 million ($3.5 million) from Galatasaray for Thiago Almada's services. (Source: Santi Aouna)
Franco Mastantuono has embraced the prospect of vying with Nico Paz for a regular position at Real Madrid and has no plans to depart the Spanish club when Como's creative midfielder joins next summer. (Source: DefensaCentral)