Salah Tempted by Lucrative MLS Move as Real Madrid Hunt for the Next Drogba

Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.

Premier League

Manchester City are looking to acquire Real Madrid's winger Rodrygo during the January window and are preparing an €80 million (£70.1 million, $93.3 million) offer to secure the transfer. (Source: Fichajes)

However, reports linking Arsenal or Chelsea with a January move for Rodrygo have been dismissed as having "zero truth" behind them. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Mohamed Salah's recent absence from Liverpool's starting eleven has increased speculation about a potential January departure. Saudi Arabian clubs and MLS teams are anticipated to submit bids for the Egyptian forward. (Source: Mark Brus)

Turkish powerhouse Galatasaray has surfaced as a possible landing spot for Salah, with commercial partners ready to support an attractive contract proposal for the Egyptian star. (Source: Fichajes)

Both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are conducting serious negotiations with the agents of 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, gaining ground on Barcelona in the pursuit of his services. (Source: Sacha Tavolieri)

Manchester United are preparing a £30 million (€34.3 million, $40 million) offer for Atlético Madrid's midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Source: Fichajes)

Chelsea remain optimistic about completing agreements to bring in 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi and 16-year-old Metz forward Brian Madjo. (Source: Mark Brus)

Dutch defender Jorrel Hato could potentially depart Chelsea. Barcelona are looking to capitalize on the summer acquisition's limited playing time following his expensive move from Ajax. (Source: El Nacional)

Both Newcastle United and Tottenham might challenge Aston Villa for Brentford striker Igor Thiago's signature in the upcoming month. (Source: CaughtOffside)

Leeds United and West Ham United are among several Premier League clubs that have been presented with the opportunity to acquire AC Milan striker Santiago Giménez during the winter transfer period. (Source: TEAMtalk)

La Liga

While showing interest in Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit, Real Madrid are targeting Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis. An offer of €35 million (£30.7 million, $40.8 million) has been tabled for the 18-year-old talent. (Source: Defensa Central)

Only half a year after departing Barcelona, center-back Iñigo Martínez has expressed his desire to conclude his stint with Al Nassr. His favored option is a six-month loan return to Camp Nou. (Source: Fichajes)

Barcelona have informed both Bayern Munich and Man Utd about the potential availability of center-back Ronald Araujo in a transfer valued at up to €50 million (£43.8 million, $58.3 million), though neither club has expressed interest. (Source: El Nacional)

Barcelona have made two official approaches to Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi's representatives. Although the England international still harbors hopes of joining Liverpool, he has been impressed by Barcelona's determination and is contemplating a Camp Nou move when his contract concludes next summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Real Madrid have set their sights on Metz's 16-year-old striker Brian Madjo, who has already established himself in the Ligue 1 team's senior squad and has been compared to the next Didier Drogba. (Source: Defensa Central)

Ibrahima Konaté's disappointing performances with Liverpool prompted Real Madrid to withdraw their interest in the French defender. (Source: Football Insider)