Sports Illustrated has released its latest roundup of transfer speculation, highlighting a flurry of moves that could reshape several of Europe’s elite clubs this summer.
Defensive reshuffles and high‑price tags
Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez is reportedly edging toward an exit, with AC Milan’s manager Ruben Amorim said to be keen on reuniting with the Argentine defender alongside Gonçalo Inácio. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk appears close to a switch to Galatasaray, a move that would mark a significant shift for the Turkish giants.
In the midfield, Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali has attracted interest from multiple Premier League sides. Tottenham Hotspur are said to be prepared to pay up to $132 million plus a weekly wage of $397,000, though the player himself leans toward Arsenal or Manchester City. Manchester City have now entered the race, hoping to strengthen their squad for new manager Enzo Maresca.
Arsenal’s activity has been equally busy. The club has reportedly prepared a $172 million offer for Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, while striker Viktor Gyökeres is said to be ready to force a $68 million move to Barcelona. Chelsea and Tottenham are both monitoring Monaco’s Folarin Balogun, but Paris Saint‑Germain have recently joined the pursuit.
Negotiations over personal terms have also surfaced. Bruno Guimarães appears to have reached an agreement with Arsenal, yet Newcastle United have indicated they are unwilling to part with the Brazilian midfielder. In goal, Chelsea are scouting Brighton’s Jason Steele as a potential third‑choice keeper, while Beşiktaş have agreed a $23 million fee with Arsenal for Leandro Trossard.
Interest in less‑heralded talents continues, with Japanese midfielder Kaishu Sano linked to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United. Aston Villa have also secured personal terms with Toulouse’s Guillaume Restes as a possible successor to Emiliano Martínez, and both Aston Villa and Fulham have inquired about Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier, who remains on Liverpool’s radar.
On the forward line, Barcelona have reportedly abandoned their chase of Harry Kane, turning their focus to Atlético Madrid’s Julián Álvarez. Real Madrid’s manager José Mourinho is said to have requested William Saliba from Arsenal for a fee of $171 million, while the Spanish giants are open to selling Aurélien Tchouaméni and several other midfielders to fund a bid for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise.
Finally, Barcelona have informed Mallorca’s Jan Virgili that he could return to the club should any of their current forward options be sold.