Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.
Manchester City have made contact with Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson over a blockbuster transfer in the summer, handing a huge blow to Manchester United’s hopes of signing their top midfield target. (Source: TEAMtalk)
Galatasaray are making progress in talks over an initial loan move for Man Utd midfielder Manuel Ugarte, whose temporary switch to Türkiye would include a permanent transfer option. (Source: Yakup Çınar)
Chelsea have made an offer of €120 million (£104.2 million, $139.5 million) to sign Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde. (Source: Fichajes)
Having lost right back Conor Bradley to injury, Liverpool are ready to make an offer for Borussia Dortmund’s Ryerson as a replacement. (Source: AbsolutFussball)
Juventus are set to improve their offer for Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa by meeting the Reds’ demands over a loan with a permanent transfer obligation, although Juve want it to be conditional based on Chiesa’s fitness levels. (Source: Tuttosport)
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There is a mutual interest between Rodri and Man City over a contract extension, although talks could be delayed until the summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)
18-year-old Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola has turned down the offer of a new contract and could leave the club this winter. Aston Villa are leading the chase but Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United are also among his Premier League suitors. (Source: La Provence)
Man City’s hopes of signing Bologna center back Jhon Lucumí have been dashed by an injury which is likely to keep him sidelined for several weeks. (Source: Il Resto del Carlino)
Lucas Paquetá wants to leave West Ham United this month and is looking to return to Brazil. (Source: ExWHUEmployee)
Flamengo are ready to pay €40 million (£34.7 million, $46.5 million) to sign Paquetá. (Source: The Guardian)
Aston Villa and Tottenham are both known admirers of Paquetá, but his desire to return to Brazil means a move to either side is unlikely. (Source: GIVEMESPORT)
Real Madrid have joined Atlético Madrid in pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabián Ruiz after the Spain international entered the final 18 months of his contract. (Source: Fichajes)
Barcelona are readying a new contract offer for 18-year-old midfielder Dro to fend off longstanding interest from the Premier League. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Another emerging Barcelona youngster, 20-year-old winger Dani Rodríguez, is a target for Arsenal. (Source: LaMasia Report)
Liverpool have offered Real Madrid the chance to sign Ibrahima Konaté this month for just €20 million (£17.4 million, $23.3 million), but the La Liga sie are adamant they will not sign any new players. (Source: Defensa Central)
Sticking with Liverpool, the Reds have offered €130 million (£112.8 million, $151.7 million) for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. The Englishman is not rushing to leave but has warned Los Blancos he must be guaranteed a leading role at the Bernabéu if he is to stay. (Source: El Nacional)
Barcelona have received a bid of €60 million (£52.1 million, $69.8 million) for versatile forward Ferran Torres. (Source: Fichajes)
