Latest transfer news and rumors: Real Madrid won't give up on Saliba

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Top story: Madrid still admire Saliba

Arsenal are making progress in contract negotiations with William Saliba, whose current deal expires in 2027. But that hasn't deterred Real Madrid. Representatives from the Spanish giants watched the French defender in Arsenal's 1-1 home draw with Manchester City on Sunday.

Although the Gunners' desire to keep hold of Saliba hasn't weakened since they recruited a strong backup defender in Cristhian Mosquera this summer, that won't stop Real Madrid from sniffing around. Los Blancos have identified Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, and Marc Guehi as possible free transfers to bolster their defense for next season, but they aren't solely focused on out-of-contract players in their center-back search. (TBR Football)

Other rumors

Sept. 22

SMS pending: Juventus could make a move for former Lazio favorite Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to address their midfield issues. The 30-year-old's Al-Hilal contract expires next summer, and he'd be open to returning to Italy. (Tuttosport)

No Trent repent: Real Madrid are "very happy" with Trent Alexander-Arnold despite recent speculation they could sell the right-back next summer due to a disappointing start to his time with the club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Karim could return to Europe: Jose Mourinho wants to reunite with Karim Benzema at Benfica. The Al-Ittihad striker would need to accept a huge pay cut to move to Portugal. Clubs from France and Major League Soccer are also interested in the veteran. (Ekrem Konur)

Tottenham trying again: Tottenham Hotspur could push to sign Savinho in January after failing to strike a summer deal. The Brazilian winger isn't a regular starter for Manchester City, hinting at a possible midseason exit. (TEAMtalk)

Mike check: Robert Sanchez's red card against Manchester United has encouraged Chelsea to ponder an approach for Mike Maignan. The AC Milan goalkeeper's contract expires next June. (Daily Express)

Offload Sorloth: Atletico Madrid could try to sell Alexander Sorloth in January if his poor form continues. Several European clubs are monitoring the situation in the hopes of completing a cut-price deal for the Norwegian. (Fichajes)

BVB talent factory: With Roony Bardghji getting few playing opportunities at Barcelona, the club may sanction a loan move this winter. Borussia Dortmund, known for developing young stars, are interested in taking him on a temporary basis. (Fichajes)

Sept. 21

La Liga has allure for Erling: Erling Haaland is under contract at Manchester City until 2034 and could spend the rest of his career at the Etihad Stadium. However, the Norwegian does have one wish if he decides to look elsewhere in the coming years: to test himself in Spain. (TBR Football)

Kobbie plus cash: Manchester United have highlighted Federico Valverde as a player who could improve their midfield. They're willing to offer Kobbie Mainoo plus €50 million for the 27-year-old Real Madrid star. (Defensa Central)

Busquets bowing out: Sergio Busquets will retire from professional soccer when Inter Miami's 2025 campaign ends. The 37-year-old midfielder moved to Major League Soccer two years ago. (Cope)

English glare on Gleison: Gleison Bremer's impressive performances for Juventus have captured the attention of Liverpool and Manchester United. Juve would like to keep him but are aware that one of those clubs could submit an irresistible offer. (Fichajes)

Dayot's dream: Dayot Upamecano is yet to sign a new Bayern Munich contract and will be available on a free transfer in June if no agreement is reached. The Frenchman would love to join Real Madrid. (Marca)

Spurs spurned: Conor Gallagher is prepared to snub interest from Tottenham Hotspur in January and focus on becoming a key player for Atletico Madrid and getting into England's World Cup 2026 squad. (Football Insider)

Pulisic getting paid: Christian Pulisic's AC Milan contract expires in 2027 and there's a clause that allows an automatic rewewal until 2028. But the club wants to give him a pay raise on terms that run until 2029 to reflect his importance to Massimiliano Allegri's side. (Calciomercato)

Interest in Inter midfielder: Newcastle United are still interested in Davide Frattesi but any potential move could be scuppered if Inter Milan manage to tie him down to a long-term contract. (Sport Witness)

Circling Cirkin: Tottenham could target Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin in January. As a former member of Spurs' academy, he would help the club satisfy its homegrown quota in the Champions League. (TBR Football)

Sept. 20

Barca keen on Kane: Barcelona are considering a move for Bayern Munich star Harry Kane during the summer transfer window as they look around for a replacement for 37-year-old striker Robert Lewandowski. (El Nacional)

Galactico Gravenberch: Real Madrid are interested in signing Ryan Gravenberch to bolster their midfield. Liverpool value the 23-year-old Dutch midfielder at €75 million. (Fichajes)

One in, one out: Madrid's potential move for Gravenberch could open the door for Eduardo Camavinga's departure. Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle are interested in the €80-million rated Frenchman. (CaughtOffside)

Baleba battle: Liverpool could enter the race for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Cameroonian star, 21, has been heavily linked with Manchester United, but the Reds are mulling a summer move that would cost in excess of £100 million. (TEAMtalk)

Too rich for United: Manchester United were indeed interested in signing Gianluigi Donnarumma this past summer, but didn't follow through because the total financial commitment was deemed too expensive. Between transfer fee and wages, the Italian would've cost around £130 million. (Daily Telegraph)

Youth movement: Real Madrid are scouting AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, the 19-year-old who's also being tracked by rivals Barcelona. Los Blancos are also monitoring Inter's 20-year-old striker Francesco Pio Esposito. (Defensa Central)

Sept. 19

Rashford rush: Barcelona fully intend to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on a permanent basis. However, Barca want to do an early deal at a discount. Rashford's option to buy stands at €30 million, but the club wants to pay around €23 million this winter. (TBR Football)

Mudryk trying to get on track: Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk, who's currently serving a doping ban, is ready to make an unexpected transfer - to an entirely different sport. The winger is training with Ukraine's sprint team as he aims to represent his country at the 2028 Olympics. (Marca)

Spurs spending: Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to spend even more after a busy summer transfer window. The north London club plans to table a €60-million offer for Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. (Fichajes)

Great Dane: Thomas Kristensen has impressed since moving into a center-back role at Udinese. AC Milan view him as an ideal addition to their back three and could attempt to sign him in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Gray stay: Archie Gray wants to fight for his place at Tottenham rather than pursue a loan move in the January transfer window. The 19-year-old midfielder has played just 70 Premier League minutes this season. (TBR Football)

Jorgen going nowhere: Wolverhampton Wanderers rejected offers of £50 million and £55 million from Newcastle for Jorgen Strand Larsen over the summer. Larsen has now signed a new contract with Wolves. (Express & Star)

Sept. 18

Kobbie captures City's attention: Pep Guardiola believes Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's ability to evade challenges and dictate play would be an ideal fit at Manchester City. He's believed to be worth around £70 million. (TEAMtalk)

Pep's Pav watch: Guardiola clearly wants to work on his midfield. The Manchester City boss is also keen on Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic due to his precise touch, link-up play, and tactical intelligence. (Fichajes)

Finding freebies: Inspired by the recent arrivals of Luka Modric and Kevin De Bruyne in Serie A, Juventus are exploring a move for Manchester City's Bernardo Silva. He's out of contract at the end of the season. (Tuttosport)

Double Dutch: Netherlands Under-21 defender Youri Baas is drawing high-level interest through his impressive performances for Ajax. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is among his biggest admirers. (Fichajes)

Ade added back to squad: Ademola Lookman told coach Ivan Juric he's ready to play for Atalanta again after his push for a summer exit failed. He's immediately in contention for Sunday's trip to Torino. (Gianluca Di Marzio)

Barrios barrier: Atletico Madrid are desperate to keep Pablo Barrios amid major European clubs' growing interest in the 22-year-old midfielder. He would only be allowed to leave for a fee exceeding €75 million. (Fichajes)

Blues' Basque interest: Chelsea are keeping tabs on Maroan Sannadi, who developed in Spain's lower leagues before joining Athletic Bilbao midway through last season. The forward has only scored twice since his big transfer, but his energy and speed appeal to the Blues. (Fichajes)

Dayot's deal: Dayot Upamecano said talks with Bayern Munich over a new contract are ongoing and he's happy to stay at the club. His current paperwork expires next June. (Bild)

Werner return: Timo Werner is closer to getting back in the RB Leipzig squad after he refused several summer offers, including one from Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls. (Bild)

Saudis coaxing Casemiro: Al-Nassr still want to reunite former Real Madrid teammates Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh. Casemiro, whose Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season, is tempted to move to the Saudi Pro League. (Mundo Deportivo)

Sept. 17

Openda attracts big spender: Bayern Munich are already planning a €70-million approach for Lois Openda. The forward is on loan at Juventus from RB Leipzig, but the Italian giants are aware that securing Openda on permanent terms would be difficult. (Fichajes)

Nico bruised by Blues: Nicolas Jackson's aim is to leave Chelsea and join Bayern Munich on a permanent basis, according to his agent. Jackson felt he was treated poorly in London, especially by head coach Enzo Maresca. (Bild)

Adding Adam: Chelsea are stepping up their efforts to sign Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace in January. Romeo Lavia's ongoing injury concerns have encouraged the Blues to focus on recruiting in midfield. (TEAMtalk)

Dani deal not dead: Dani Ceballos was tempted to join Marseille in the summer but turned them down to stay at Real Madrid. The French club and midfielder could revive their talks for a January transfer. (Fichajes)

Red Devils distress: Senne Lammens' brother was wary of the goalkeeper's move to Manchester United because "many players there had already succumbed to the pressure and couldn't reach their full potential." (ESPN)

Magpies mull Mainoo move: Eddie Howe is a fan of Kobbie Mainoo and hopes Newcastle United will approach Manchester United to sign him in January. The 21-year-old hasn't secured a starting place this season. (talkSPORT)

Pep effect: Gianluigi Donnarumma said joining Manchester City was his "first and only option" after Pep Guardiola pushed for his arrival. He didn't want to discuss his exit from Paris Saint-Germain. (The Guardian)

Deco delayed: Barcelona sporting director Deco has talked to Cardoso Varela's agent to explore a move for the forward. Dinamo Zagreb want to keep the 16-year-old for at least two more seasons. (Mundo Deportivo)

Sydney suddenly Doug-less: Douglas Costa said he's "very sorry" after issues in Brazil prevented him from returning to Sydney FC. The Australian club said the former Bayern Munich and Juventus winger is dealing with "ongoing legal and personal matters in his home country." (Sydney FC)

Sept. 16

Laporta focused on Haaland: Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes there's a good chance Erling Haaland will end up at the club, especially if he hands in a transfer request due to Manchester City's ongoing struggles. (El Nacional)

From Lew to Serhou: Haaland and Alvarez aren't the only players that Barcelona are considering to succeed Lewandowski as their No. 9. Serhou Guirassy is on their radar following impressive performances for Borussia Dortmund. (Fichajes)

Madrid's Paz plan: Real Madrid have a buyback clause for Nico Paz that's worth just €10 million. The club intends to bring him back from Como at the end of the season. Como and Paz rejected an approach from Tottenham Hotspur over the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Reds check out Ronald: Liverpool are considering a move for Barcelona's Ronald Araujo as it seems increasingly likely that Ibrahima Konate will leave when his contract expires in June. (Fichajes)

Chelsea change focus: Chelsea would face an uphill task to sign Kenan Yildiz from Juventus in January, and are expected to try to strengthen other positions after making numerous changes to their forward options in the summer. (Football Insider)

The Guehi grapple: Liverpool won't be alone in their attempts to sign Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer. Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Real Madrid could also battle for his signature. (Daily Mirror)

Semenyo's summer switch: Bournemouth won't entertain a January exit for Antoine Semenyo amid interest from Tottenham, but they're starting to accept that they could lose the attacker at the end of the season. (Football Insider)