Latest transfer news and rumors: Liverpool could spend €150M on Olise
The transfer window may be closed, but the rumor mill never stops. Check in every day for the latest transfer buzz around the soccer world.
Top story: Liverpool identify Salah's replacement
Liverpool are preparing for life without Mohamed Salah. The 33-year-old attacker has under two years left on his contract at Anfield, and his recent benching in the Champions League loss at Galatasaray suggests Arne Slot will try to give Salah more recovery time this season.
Who will be the eventual heir to the Egyptian king's throne? Liverpool are willing to submit an offer of at least €100 million - and perhaps as much as €150 million - for Michael Olise. Bayern Munich are desperate to keep Olise but the Reds hope a huge bid will encourage the Bavarians to sell. Chelsea and Manchester City could also compete for the Frenchman's signature. (Fichajes)
Other rumors
Oct. 4
Pav approaches: Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are yet to make a move for Aleksandar Pavlovic, but English clubs have spoken to the Bayern Munich midfielder's camp. Manchester City are the most interested. (Bild)
Could be a no for Angelo: Real Madrid continue to monitor Angelo Stiller but not everyone in the club is convinced he's capable of standing out in Xabi Alonso's lineup. Los Blancos also believe Stuttgart's €40-million valuation is too much. (Defensa Central)
Antoine's asking price: Antoine Semenyo's valuation could be as high as £80 million after a magnificent start to the season with Bournemouth. Tottenham Hotspur are tracking the Ghanaian. (Football Insider)
Marc mulling move: Marc-Andre ter Stegen is drawing interest from Manchester United, Monaco, Newcastle United, and Tottenham. The Barcelona goalkeeper could move in January as he seeks regular minutes ahead of Germany's World Cup campaign. (Diario Sport)
Give Lee the keys: Lee Kang-in is getting game time for Paris Saint-Germain, but few would consider him an integral player for the European champions. Aston Villa could offer him the chance to be a central figure of an ambitious project. (Fichajes)
Etta getting better: The rapid rise of Karl Etta Eyong is getting some attention. Manchester United and Tottenham are pondering a move for the in-form Levante forward. The 21-year-old was playing in the third tier last season. (Football Insider)
Bulking up with Bartesagi: Arsenal still want to strengthen their defensive core and are considering an approach for 19-year-old Davide Bartesagi, who's mostly appeared at left-back for AC Milan. (Ekrem Konur)
Vying for Victor: Arsenal are also monitoring Victor Valdepenas, but it could be hard to encourage the 18-year-old defender to leave Real Madrid. (Fabrizio Romano)
Dybala deal: Roma sporting director Frederic Massara and Paulo Dybala's representatives plan to meet in the coming weeks to discuss a new contract for the Argentine playmaker. His current terms expire next June. (Fabrizio Romano)
Oct. 3
Nico could Schlot in at Barca: Barcelona are on the lookout for a left-footed center-back and Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck fits the bill. He'd like to move next summer to further his career. (Fichajes)
Deco discussions: Barcelona sporting director Deco recently met with notable agents to discuss Benfica's Goncalo Oliveira, a 19-year-old defender who's tipped to become a major figure for Portugal. (Diario Sport)
Marc and/or Max: Marc Guehi isn't the only Crystal Palace defender catching the eye of Liverpool's recruiting department. Maxence Lacroix is considered a potential under-the-radar signing for next summer. (Football Insider)
Jesus walks: Arsenal are willing to sell Gabriel Jesus for £30 million in January. Everton have been identified as a possible destination for the out-of-favor Brazilian forward. (TEAMtalk)
Trying to nail down Timber: Arsenal are in talks with Jurrien Timber over a new contract. Bayern Munich and another unnamed club approached Arsenal "a while ago" to ask if Timber was available. (Caught Offside)
Sergio set for MLS: Sergio Reguilon is expected to join Inter Miami on a free transfer after considering multiple proposals. The full-back has been without a club since leaving Tottenham Hotspur in July. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bargain backline addition: David Affengruber's Elche contract expires next summer. Atletico Madrid have highlighted the surprise La Liga star as an affordable signing for their defense. (Fichajes)
Smitten over Smit: Crystal Palace hope they can pitch a career pathway to AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit that encourages the 19-year-old to join them. He's also being watched by scouts from Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. (Daily Mail)
Giants in for Collins: Nathan Collins' performances for Brentford are attracting numerous top clubs. Liverpool and Tottenham could battle it out for the Irish defender. (Football Insider)
Vasco da Gama exploration: Tottenham are scouting Rayan Vitor. However, representatives from Barcelona, Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Liverpool, Nottingham Forest, and Zenit St. Petersburg have also watched the 19-year-old forward in action for Vasco da Gama. (Daily Mail)
Oct. 2
WZE uneasy with lack of minutes: Intermediaries have approached Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Real Madrid, and others about the possibility of signing Warren Zaire-Emery next summer. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder's asking price is around €90 million. (Defensa Central)
Dani's drop-off: Dani Olmo's future at Barcelona is in doubt after a difficult to start to the season. The club is also focusing on promoting young talent to the first team. Bayern Munich are considering an approach for Olmo. (Fichajes)
De Jong belongs: Barcelona reached a verbal agreement with Frenkie de Jong over a new contract that will run until 2029. The 28-year-old's current terms expire next summer. (Diario Sport)
Mora furor: Gilberto Mora's impressive performances for Club Tijuana and Mexico have caught the attention of Europe's biggest sides. Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid are monitoring him closely. (TEAMtalk)
Palace protect future: Crystal Palace are prepared to insert a release clause of at least £75 million to encourage in-demand midfielder Adam Wharton to sign a new contract. (BBC Sport)
Spending in Spain: Manchester City are eyeing La Liga for a new right-back, with Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina and Espanyol's Omar El Hilali on their radar. Manchester United are also tracking Molina. (TBR Football)
Gonzalo's goals wanted: Club World Cup star Gonzalo Garcia isn't getting much game time at Real Madrid. Celta Vigo and Real Oviedo want to sign him on loan in January to help solve their goal-scoring issues. (Defensa Central)
Joshua to jump in January: Manchester United are open to selling or loaning out Joshua Zirkzee in the winter window. Como and Juventus could offer him a return to Italy. (The Sun)
United's Bogota bargain: Seventeen-year-old midfielder Cristian Orozco will arrive at Manchester United from Fortaleza CEIF next summer. The English outfit will pay just $1 million for the promising Colombian. (Fabrizio Romano)
Yehor draws interest: Tottenham hope Thomas Frank's relationship with Yehor Yarmoliuk will push them to the front of the race for the Brentford midfielder. Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, and Napoli are also linked with the 21-year-old Ukrainian. (Caught Offside)
Oct. 1
Bayern barge to front of Dusan line: Bayern Munich and Dusan Vlahovic's agent are anticipated to meet so the German club can find out the Juventus striker's financial demands. He's out of contract in June. (Corriere dello Sport)
Ferni-Fede swap: Chelsea would consider offering Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid as part of a deal to sign Federico Valverde. Valverde hasn't been in the best form so far this season, but he doesn't want to leave and the club currently doesn't want to sell him. (Defensa Central)
City covet Kounde: Deco revealed that Manchester City approached Barcelona in the summer to ask about Jules Kounde. The sporting director told the English club that he wasn't for sale, so no offers or negotiations followed. (Mundo Deportivo)
Firm on Fermin: Deco stressed that there was never any chance that Barcelona would've sold Fermin Lopez to Chelsea over the summer. Letting him go would've weakened the squad, he added. (Mundo Deportivo)
Silva sorted for next season: Bernardo Silva knows "exactly" what he'll do when his Manchester City contract expires in June. He was linked to Benfica and Juventus in September. (BBC Sport)
Laid-back Bayern: Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen is "relaxed" about Michael Olise's future at the club despite interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City. (Bild)
Running from Ruben: Kobbie Mainoo appears likely to leave Manchester United if Ruben Amorim is still in charge in January. The midfielder wanted to join Napoli after he requested a loan move near the end of the summer window. (Daily Mail)
Go for Joe: AC Milan are preparing to move for Joe Gomez in January. Liverpool's backup defender could also attract offers from Crystal Palace, Juventus, and Tottenham. (Caught Offside)
Hannover and out: Hannover are expected to trigger their €1-million option to buy for 19-year-old Noel Aseko once his loan from Bayern Munich expires. But Bayern are allowed to sign the promising midfielder back for a small fee, and the Bavarians seem increasingly likely to do so. (Bild)
Sept. 30
Alvarez the answer for Barca: Barcelona president Joan Laporta considers Julian Alvarez, whom Atletico Madrid value at around €200 million, as his top target to replace Robert Lewandowski. (Diario Sport)
Raise for Saka: Arsenal are prepared to make Bukayo Saka one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League. After signing defender William Saliba to a new five-year contract, the Gunners will try to do the same with their star winger to fend off any transfer rumors. (Daily Mirror)
All eyes on Antoine: Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo only recently signed a new contract, but that isn't stopping a host of Premier League clubs from pursuing a deal. Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Aston Villa are all interested. (TBR Football)
Going for Guler: Tottenham are interested in signing Arda Guler from Real Madrid. The Turkish playmaker, 20, is also being tracked by Arsenal and Newcastle. (Fichajes)
Barca in no rush: Barcelona will wait to make a final decision about triggering Marcus Rashford's purchase option. The Catalan club remains hopeful that a discounted fee can be negotiated with Manchester United to make his loan permanent. (Football Insider)
France's next phenom: Juventus are among the clubs interested in signing 17-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Juve general manager Damien Comolli has an excellent relationship with Lille, which could help the Italian side beat several other suitors to the French U21 international. (Nicolo Schira)
Sept. 29
Back for Bernardo: Manchester City's Bernardo Silva is once again on the radar of multiple Saudi Pro League clubs. Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah are prepared to offer him a four-year contract next summer, while Al-Nassr could also enter the mix if they're unable to land top target Bruno Fernandes. (talkSPORT)
Madrid's midfield targets: Real Madrid will be keeping a close eye on Chelsea's matches this season to monitor the performances of star midfielders Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez. (TBR Football)
Rodri's successor: Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic. Pep Guardiola views the 21-year-old Germany international as a potential replacement for Rodri. (Caught Offside)
Akanji staying in Italy: Inter are planning to make Manuel Akanji's initial loan move from Manchester City permanent in the summer. The Italian club is very happy with the veteran defender's performances so far this season and will put around €15 million aside to seal the deal. (Fabrizio Romano)
Talking to Tomori: AC Milan and defender Fikayo Tomori have started discussions about a new contract. Multiple Premier League clubs showed interest in January, and the Rossoneri want to avoid a similar situation in the summer by locking down the center-back beyond 2027. (Fabrizio Romano)
Sept. 28
Reunited, and it feels so good: New Benfica boss Jose Mourinho wants to reunite with Karim Benzema. The Al-Ittihad striker is considering leaving Saudi Arabia in January, and Benfica are among the clubs interested in bringing him back to Europe. (Marca)
Branthwaite battle: Liverpool and Manchester United will compete to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, who's valued at £65 million. The Red Devils have long been linked with the center-back, but the reigning champions could enter the mix after missing out on Marc Guehi. (Sunday Mirror)
Gallagher grab: Manchester United will make a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher if they're unable to land Carlos Baleba. The 25-year-old Englishman has fallen down the order at Atleti this season, and could be available for around £50 million. (Sunday Express)
Rashford's role: Manchester United are hoping Barcelona will make Marcus Rashford's loan move permanent so they can turn around and use those funds to beat Chelsea to the signing of Juventus' Kenan Yildiz. The Turkish international would cost at least £80 million. (Caught Offside)
Love for Locatelli: Juventus captain Manuel Locatelli is no longer a guaranteed starter under Igor Tudor, which has alerted several clubs across Europe. Chelsea, Newcastle, Aston Villa, West Ham, and Bayer Leverkusen are all interested in the 27-year-old midfielder. (Caught Offside)
Adeyemi's new deal: Karim Adeyemi is close to extending his Borussia Dortmund contract. The 23-year-old was linked with a transfer away from the club this past summer, but now looks set to extend his stay until 2030. His current deal expires in 2027. (Nicolo Schira)