Salah Tempted by Massive European Deal as Rising Star Estevao Commands Stunning €120 Million Bid
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Contrary to his provocative public remarks, Mohamed Salah has not formally requested a departure from Liverpool. Rather, his statements are interpreted as a strategic move to pressure the club regarding Arne Slot's future. Should the Dutch manager be dismissed, Steven Gerrard has positioned himself as a potential interim replacement. (Source: Indykalia)
Galatasaray have positioned themselves as serious contenders in the pursuit of Salah's services. The Turkish powerhouse is prepared to offer the discontented Liverpool forward an annual package worth $20 million. (Source: Fichajes)
Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al Hilal and Al Ittihad are frontrunners for Salah's signature, with potential January bids ranging from €80–100 million (£69.9–87.3 million, $93.2–116.5 million) reportedly being prepared. (Source: CaughtOffside)
Harry Kane is reportedly acting as an intermediary to persuade Marc Guéhi to choose Bayern Munich ahead of competing offers from Liverpool, Man Utd, Barcelona and Real Madrid. (Source: TZ)
Manchester City are ready to make Estêvão their record signing with a proposed €120 million (£104.8 million, $139.8 million) bid. City would also be prepared to significantly increase his current wages. Chelsea, predictably, are firmly opposed to any potential sale. (Source: Fichajes)
Manchester United's target Ederson has halted contract discussions with Atalanta, potentially reducing his €50 million ($43.8 million, $58.2 million) price tag as his current deal approaches its 2027 expiration. Juventus and Atlético Madrid have also shown interest in the Brazilian playmaker. (Source: Alfredo Pedulla)
Arsenal have inserted themselves into the competition for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. The Gunners have launched what's described as an "impressive" campaign for a player who is also heavily pursued by Liverpool. (Source: Le10)
Newcastle United feature among a diverse group of clubs looking to rescue Axel Disasi from his current situation in Chelsea's reserves. The Magpies face competition from Premier League counterparts West Ham United for the French defender, while Galatasaray and Juventus are also monitoring the situation. (Source: CaughtOffside)
In the pursuit of Man Utd's struggling forward Joshua Zirkzee, a team with their own collection of inconsistent strikers has unexpectedly become the frontrunner. Roma already possess Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson who have struggled for goals, and now they're attempting to acquire a player who endured 364 days without a Premier League strike. (Source: Football Insider)
Athletic Club's talented central midfielder Mikel Jauregizar has caught Aston Villa's attention. If Unai Emery wishes to secure this homegrown talent from his childhood club, he will need to meet a €60 million (£52.4 million, $69.9 million) valuation. (Source: Fichajes)
La Liga
PSG are willing to equal Manchester United's €100 million (£87.3 million, $116.5 million) proposal for Real Madrid's restless midfielder Federico Valverde. (Source: Fichajes)
Beyond their regular El Clásico encounters, Barcelona and Real Madrid are preparing for another battle in the transfer arena. Both Spanish giants are pursuing Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck, who has just 18 months remaining on his existing deal. (Source: Flashscore)
The Clásico rivalry in transfers also involves Kobbie Mainoo. The Manchester United midfielder is allegedly looking for a short-term departure from Old Trafford this January, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid expressing interest in the 20-year-old talent. (Source: Fichajes)
AC Milan are scheduled to meet with Pini Zahavi following speculation about parting ways with his client Christopher Nkunku just six months after his arrival. Discussions regarding a potential move for Robert Lewandowski, another striker in Zahavi's portfolio, will also be addressed. (Source: Calciomercato)
Andreas Christensen, Marc-André ter Stegen and Roony Bardghji have been made available for transfer by Hansi Flick to generate resources for additional January signings at Barcelona. (Source: El Nacional)