Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Linked With $135M Bid for Álvarez; Alisson Eyes Surprise Liverpool Return

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Transfer Rumors: Arsenal Linked With $135M Bid for Álvarez; Alisson Eyes Surprise Liverpool Return

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

Premier League

Rúben Dias is concerned about his future at Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's exit and has asked his agent to find him a move away, with Real Madrid among his many suitors.

Rodri is also wanted by Real Madrid, but Manchester City are planning talks over a new contract, keen to avoid a mass exodus. The club want $99 million but Madrid believe they could get a deal done closer to $70 million.

Julián Álvarez has informed Atlético Madrid of his desire to leave this summer. While Barcelona are his preferred destination, their inability to meet Atlético's $135 million asking price has opened the door to Arsenal who, alongside Paris Saint-Germain, are prepared to pay up.

Joshua Zirkzee is being pursued by Roma, who believe a permanent deal could be struck this summer for less than $29 million.

Man Utd director of football Jason Wilcox is pushing the club to pursue a move for Newcastle United left back Lewis Hall.

Newly appointed permanent manager Michael Carrick is reluctant to offload either Mason Mount or Noussair Mazraoui, valuing the pair's versatility as Man Utd prepare to return to European competition.

Chelsea are adamant they will not entertain offers from Barcelona for striker João Pedro, insisting the Brazilian is not available even for a world-record fee.

Aston Villa are looking to bolster their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League and have registered interest in Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes.

West Ham United's relegation from the Premier League means they will not be able to retain the services of Chelsea loanee Axel Disasi. A number of clubs have already reached out over the Frenchman.

Tottenham Hotspur are drawing up ambitious transfer plans after surviving the drop. They are keen to reignite a move for Man City winger Savinho and also have goalkeeper James Trafford in their sights. Benfica goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin is another being watched.

La Liga

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both chasing Chelsea center back Levi Colwill, who is interested in a move to Spain. However, opening offers of $75 million are expected to be laughed off by the Blues, who want closer to $108 million to sell.

There is a deadline of June 1 for Real Madrid to trigger their buyback clause for Como midfielder Nico Paz. If that date passes without a formal offer, they will have to wait until the summer of 2027 for the clause to reactivate.

Barcelona have offered forward Ferran Torres to Atlético Madrid as part of a deal for Julián Álvarez, but Ferran has no interest in making the move.

Impending free agents Bernardo Silva and Marcos Senesi are both under consideration by Barcelona.

Returning Players

Man City are looking to strike a deal to re-sign midfielder Brahim Díaz from Real Madrid. The Morocco international would be keen to make the move after being assured of more minutes at the Etihad.

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