Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Join Wharton Sweepstakes; Camavinga Makes Man Utd Call

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.

Premier League

Liverpool have made direct calls to Crystal Palace about midfielder Adam Wharton. Manchester United also previously inquired about the England international, but now have increased competition from their Premier League rivals. (Source: Indykaila)

Arsenal are open to selling midfielder Martín Zubimendi following Bruno Guimarães’s arrival. The Gunners have slapped a €90 million ($104 million) price tag on his head. (Source: TEAMtalk)

Xabi Alonso is a strong admirer of Zubimendi from their time working together at Real Sociedad. Chelsea could make a move for the midfielder in the event Enzo Fernández leaves for Man City this summer. (Source: TEAMtalk)

The Cityzens have circled Fernández as their ideal replacement for Rodri, who Barcelona have submitted an improved offer of £51.3 million ($69.2 million) for after seeing their first bid swiped away. (Source: The Times)

Meanwhile, the Blues are trying to offload several unwanted players, including Tosin Adarabioyo. The center back has interest from Benfica, where he could reunite with former Fulham boss Marco Silva. (Source: BBC Sport)

Galatasaray have submitted an official €45 million ($51.9 million) bid for Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Turkish club views the Brazilian as its top transfer priority. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Tottenham Hotspur have begun laying the groundwork to sign U.S. men’s national team and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun. Spurs are considering shelling out €60 million ($69.1 million) for the 25-year-old. (Source: L’Equipe)

Inter remain keen on signing Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones. The Italian giants are hopeful of snagging the Englishman’s signature for €35 million ($40.3 million) but only once Davide Frattesi leaves. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa have set their sights on West Ham United right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The 28-year-old is keen on making Villa Park his new home, though Fulham are also interested in snagging his signature for a season-long loan. (Source: Sky Sports)

The Villans have also agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha. Discussions between both clubs will follow. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)

Crystal Palace submitted a £50 million bid ($67.5 million) for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara that the French club rejected. The rebuff leaves the door open for Chelsea or United to act on their interest in the 22-year-old. (Source: Football Insider)

La Liga

Real Madrid have explored the possibility of selling Eduardo Camavinga this summer as interest from United grew, but the midfielder wants to stay at the Bernabéu despite any offers that could come. (Source: The Athletic)

Negotiations remain ongoing between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. The striker previously already agreed to personal terms with the French giants. (Source: Florian Plettenberg)

Despite his wishes to join Barcelona, Julián Alvarez will stay at Atlético Madrid this season after a productive conversation with manager Diego Simeone. The forward’s services are needed now more than ever following Alexander Sørloth’s injury. (Source: Fichajes)

Meanwhile, Los Rojiblancos are gearing up to welcome Tottenham Hotspur center back Cristian Romero to the Spanish capital. Atlético Madrid have agreed a deal in principle with Spurs for the Argentine. (Source: Sky Sports)

Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal is still in Hansi Flick’s plans even if Rodri arrives from Manchester City. The club will only consider sending the teenager out on loan if he requests such a move. (Source: AS)

Real Madrid are keen on offloading injury-prone left back Ferland Mendy and center back Raúl Asencio this summer, but little progress has been made on either front. (Source: AS)

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