{"id":595201,"date":"2026-04-20T08:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/595201\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:21:14","slug":"real-madrids-200-million-shopping-spree-man-utd-find-midfield-alternative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/595201\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid\u2019s $200 Million Shopping Spree; Man Utd Find Midfield Alternative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6w\">Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/transfers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">transfer<\/a>\u00a0rumors and gossip from around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Premier League<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpka844yt769k6fa4d.jpg\" alt=\"Juli\u00e1n Alvarez\" title=\"Juli\u00e1n Alvarez\" width=\"4796\" height=\"3197\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7b\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Juli\u00e1n Alvarez is of interest to Arsenal. | Denis Doyle\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/arsenal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal<\/a> have assured Atl\u00e9tico Madrid striker Juli\u00e1n Alvarez of their willingness to play him in a central role, rather than across the entire forward line, to boost their chances of striking a deal. Kai Havertz is expected to be sold to make space. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/arsenal\/transfer-news-julian-alvarez-signing-kai-havertz-barcelona-sources\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7i\">In anticipation of a battle for their top midfield targets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> are increasingly interested in Orkun K\u00f6k\u00e7\u00fc of Be\u015fikta\u015f. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/tottenham-hotspur\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> are also keen on the T\u00fcrkiye international, who is valued at $70 million (\u00a352 million). (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/turkish-football.com\/besiktas-sets-e60-million-price-tag-for-man-united-target-orkun-kokcu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Turkish-Football<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7l\">Omar Marmoush and Tijjani Reijnders are both expected to leave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-city\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> this summer, but Pep Guardiola is determined to hold on to winger Savinho. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/manchester-city-pep-guardiola-set-to-block-savinho-exit-as-premier-league-clubs-eye-move\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7o\">Arsenal and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> are both exploring offers for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Barcelona could rejoin the race if they can address their financial issues. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2026\/04\/19\/arsenal-chelsea-lucas-bergvall-tottenham\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CaughtOffside<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7r\">At the back, Arsenal are looking to sign versatile Juventus fullback Andrea Cambiaso, who could be made available for transfer if the Serie A giants fail to qualify for next season\u2019s Champions League. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuttojuve.com\/calciomercato\/arsenal-su-cambiaso-774762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TuttoJuve<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7x\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/aston-villa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/brighton-hove-albion\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brighton &amp; Hove Albion<\/a> have both expressed an interest in Bayern Munich midfielder No\u00ebl As\u00e9ko. The 20-year-old has impressed on loan with Hannover. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sport.sky.de\/fussball\/artikel\/bayern-talent-noel-aseko-heiss-begehrt-roma-brighton-aston-villa-mit-interesse\/13532525\/34942\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sky Germany<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"80\">Chelsea continue to track a number of the world\u2019s top young players and have stepped up their interest in Boca Juniors midfielder Milton Delgado and right back Dylan Gorosito, both 20. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Perla_Londres\/status\/2045167806069502453?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">La Perla<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"83\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/newcastle-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a> are pushing hardest among Premier League clubs to sign 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha. Arsenal, Chelsea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> and Man City are all watching closely. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/newcastle-united\/newcastle-hatch-smart-plan-to-sign-german-midfield-sensation-exclusive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"86\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/everton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everton<\/a> are ready to approach Tottenham over a loan move for midfielder Conor Gallagher which would likely include an obligation for a permanent transfer in 2027. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/everton-set-sights-on-conor-gallagher-loan-to-buy-deal-on-the-cards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"89\">Axel Disasi is willing to join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/west-ham-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham United<\/a> permanently this summer if the Hammers can avoid relegation from the Premier League. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7201779\/2026\/04\/18\/axel-disasi-nuno-west-ham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Athletic<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8c\">Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas, 18, has admirers across the Premier League. Liverpool see the Greece international as part of a wider plan to replace Mohamed Salah, but Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd are all interested as well. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportsboom.co.uk\/football\/transfer-news\/whats-the-latest-on-genks-konstantinos-karetsas-five-premier-league-clubs-interested-and-pep-guardiola-could-be-key\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SportsBoom<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>La Liga<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kpkaeh8p5g6dpbnp51.jpg\" alt=\"Nico Williams\" title=\"Nico Williams\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1440\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"8r\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Nico Williams has been linked with an exit from Athletic Club. | Juan Manuel Serrano Arce\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">Despite an approach from his representative, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> have made it clear they are not interested in signing Athletic Club winger Nico Williams this summer. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fichajes.net\/noticias\/fc-barcelona-rechaza-nico-williams-20260418.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fichajes<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">J\u00fcrgen Klopp has asked for $200 million (\u20ac170 million) to spend in summer if he becomes the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/real-madrid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid<\/a> manager. Borussia Dortmund center back Nico Schlotterbeck, Man City midfielder Rodri and Juventus winger Kenan Y\u0131ld\u0131z are his dream targets. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elnacional.cat\/ca\/esports\/jurgen-klopp-demana-inversio-170-milions-reial-madrid-en-fitxatges-destaquen-tres-noms_1627102_102.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Nacional<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">It will take at least $82 million (\u20ac70 million) to convince Real Madrid to sell midfielder Eduardo Camavinga. There is interest from Paris Saint-Germain and across the Premier League. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/defensacentral.com\/actualidad\/ni-50-ni-60-millones-real-madrid-pone-camavinga-en-mercado-quedar-senalado-contra-bayern-espera-obtener-como-minimo-70-kilos-por-su-traspaso_336399_102.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Defensa Central<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"94\">Barcelona will compete with both Arsenal and Man City to sign 21-year-old Atalanta right back Marco Palestra, currently on loan with Cagliari. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundodeportivo.com\/futbol\/fc-barcelona\/20260419\/1004172118\/barca-sigue-palestra.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mundo Deportivo<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">Meanwhile, Barcelona are determined to sign another fullback, Jo\u00e3o Cancelo, permanently. The Al Hilal loanee has already agreed to a major pay cut to get a deal over the line. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.es\/es\/noticias\/barca\/cancelo-sera-barca-o-129233061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SPORT<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9a\">Clubs across Europe do still have interest in Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, despite reports to the contrary, but none are prepared to invest the sort of money it would take across both a transfer fee and wages. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Romain_Molina\/status\/2045436064232280549?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Romain Molina<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>READ THE LATEST TRANSFER RUMORS FROM THE PAST FEW DAYS<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\">Follow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest\u00a0transfer\u00a0rumors and gossip from around the world. 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