Transfer Frenzy: Man Utd and Liverpool Clash in Epic Mane Showdown as Kane Fires Back at Barcelona
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and reports from across the globe.
Premier League
Premier League
Manchester United might decide to sell Bruno Fernandes, who will enter the final year of his deal come summer, allowing them to finance additional transfer activity. (Source: Caught Offside)
The Red Devils have included Aston Villa's Amadou Onana on their growing roster of midfield acquisition targets. (Source: Football Insider)
Liverpool have designated Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon as their "top priority" to succeed Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian star virtually guaranteed to depart the Premier League titleholders this summer. However, securing the deal will require paying the Magpies more than £80 million ($108 million). (Source: Fichajes)
Arsenal might consider selling Ben White—who has lost his regular starting position at Emirates Stadium—this summer, potentially bringing in €50 million-valued Spain U21 international Ivan Fresneda as his replacement. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Chelsea are looking to move on from Liam Delap and may find an interested purchaser in Everton. (Source: Fichajes)
Wolves youngster Mateus Mané has attracted Europe's elite clubs—including Premier League septet Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Everton—while Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also positioning themselves for the 18-year-old talent. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are tracking Leeds United defender Jaka Bijol's development, as Ibrahima Konaté's Anfield situation remains unresolved. (Source: Fichajes)
The Reds are willing to allow injury-plagued defender Joe Gomez to depart in the summer, with Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid among the clubs showing interest in the 28-year-old. (Source: Caught Offside)
Tottenham Hotspur are concentrating their pursuit on Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba, given the continued uncertainty surrounding Cristian Romero's future in north London. (Source: Africa Foot)
Manchester City's Manuel Akanji is expected to complete a permanent move to Inter Milan. The Italian club are set to activate the €15 million option in his loan agreement, with personal terms for a three-year deal, including a possible 12-month extension, already finalized. (Source: Nicolo Schira)
Newcastle and Crystal Palace continue monitoring Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande's situation, despite his January contract renewal featuring an €80 million release clause. Arsenal are also keeping tabs and have established contact with the player's representatives. (Source: Record)
Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, is being pursued once again by Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Nottingham Forest are pursuing a summer loan deal for Arsenal's third-string goalkeeper Tommy Setford. (Source: Football Transfers)
Brennan Johnson might seek an unexpected departure from Crystal Palace, mere months after his transfer from Tottenham. (Source: Football Insider)
La Liga
La Liga
Harry Kane appreciates the continued speculation linking him to Barcelona but "hasn't received any information" from his agents regarding a possible move. Instead, he remains "concentrated on this campaign" and is "extremely content" at his current club Bayern Munich. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Bayern boss Vincent Kompany aims to lure Federico Valverde from Real Madrid this summer, with the Uruguayan identified as the "marquee acquisition" of 2026. (Source: El Nacional)
Real Madrid plan to invest only €27 million on the three repurchase options included in the sales of Nico Paz, Chema Andrés and Jacobo Ramón. (Source: Fichajes)
Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are the three teams who "strongly" desire to acquire Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid, though the Gunners have already had a comprehensive offer worth €120 million turned down. (Source: Diario AS)
Barcelona haven't dismissed the possibility of securing João Cancelo permanently, despite the Portuguese player's difficulty in securing consistent starting opportunities since returning to Camp Nou on loan. (Source: Diario Sport)
Premier League pair Tottenham and Brighton & Hove Albion have become unexpected candidates to acquire Franco Mastantuono from Real Madrid. The former would be prepared to submit an offer around €50 million—a proposal that might convince president Florentino Perez to approve the Argentine's departure. (Source: El Nacional)
Real Madrid will search Belgium for their long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal; their focus is firmly set on Club Brugge's Kyriani Sabbe. (Source: Fichajes)