{"id":659673,"date":"2026-05-23T02:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/659673\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T02:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:58:11","slug":"transfer-rumors-real-madrid-hatch-haaland-plan-man-utds-new-116-million-priority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/659673\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Hatch Haaland Plan; Man Utd\u2019s New $116 Million Priority"},"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=\"7c\">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\/05\/01ks84v92qk0qng04s40.jpg\" alt=\"\u00c9derson\" title=\"\u00c9derson\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7r\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00c9derson could be heading to Man Utd. | Nicol\u00f2 Campo\/LightRocket\/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=\"7v\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester United<\/a> are close to an agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder \u00c9derson in a deal worth over $58 million (\u20ac50 million, \u00a343 million). (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportitalia.it\/2026\/05\/22\/esclusiva-si-atalanta-quasi-chiuso-il-trasferimento-di-ederson-al-manchester-united\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sportitalia<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-5\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7y\">However, even with that deal being negotiated, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/newcastle-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Newcastle United<\/a>\u2019s Sandro Tonali who has emerged as Man Utd\u2019s top priority. Michael Carrick has requested the signing of the Italy international, who is expected to cost around $116 million (\u20ac100 million, \u00a386 million). (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gianlucadimarzio.com\/caffe-di-marzio\/da-tonali-united-a-ruben-dias-il-mercato-all-estero-gia-si-muove-492559\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gianluca Di Marzio<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"81\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/liverpool\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liverpool<\/a> search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah, they have firmly established their interest in Nico Williams of Athletic Club. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elnacional.cat\/ca\/esports\/nico-williams-arriba-acord-sortir-athletic-80-milions_1644070_102.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Nacional<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"84\">Francisco Trinc\u00e3o of Sporting CP is another under consideration by Liverpool. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.record.pt\/futebol\/futebol-nacional\/liga-betclic\/sporting\/detalhe\/trincao-na-rota-inglesa-liverpool-e-um-dos-clubes-de-olho-no-leao?ref=Sporting_DestaquesPrincipais\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Record<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"87\">Goalkeeper Alisson may have played his final game for Liverpool. The injured stopper wants to leave and join Juventus this summer. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it\/Calcio\/Calciomercato\/Juventus\/20-05-2026\/mercato-juve-alisson-champions-league-europa-league.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/chelsea\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chelsea<\/a> are prepared to rival <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/arsenal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal<\/a> in pursuit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/bournemouth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bournemouth<\/a> striker Eli Junior Kroupi after his excellent debut season in the Premier League. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/sport\/football\/article-15836907\/Chelsea-join-race-Bournemouth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">However, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/brentford\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brentford<\/a> striker Igor Thiago who has been identified as new manager Xabi Alonso\u2019s top priority to reinforce Chelsea\u2019s attack. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fussballdaten.de\/news\/xabi-alonso-bat-chelsea-transfer-stars-80-millionen-euro\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FussballDaten<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">Liam Delap could leave Chelsea this summer after the Blues decided to entertain offers for the striker. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/everton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Everton<\/a> are among the favorites to strike a deal. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.footballinsider247.com\/liam-delap-chelsea-prepared-to-accept-new-offer-as-everton-move-lined-up\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Football Insider<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/arsenal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Arsenal<\/a> goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is a target for Inter, who want the Spaniard as their new backup. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it\/Calcio\/Calciomercato\/Inter\/21-05-2026\/inter-kepa-arrizabalaga-dell-arsenal-potrebbe-diventare-vice-martinez.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8p\">After leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/aston-villa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aston Villa<\/a> to Europa League glory, manager Unai Emery will be backed with up to $134 million (\u00a3100 million) in transfer spending. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/fulham\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fulham<\/a> winger Harry Wilson, Celta Vigo midfielder Ilaix Moriba and Como forward Jes\u00fas Rodr\u00edguez are all under consideration. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/unai-emery-handed-100m-transfer-37186618\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Mirror<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">Bologna winger Jonathan Rowe is another being tracked by Aston Villa. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/football\/2026\/05\/21\/aston-villa-summer-plan-to-tackle-the-elite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Telegraph<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">As Newcastle brace for the departure of Anthony Gordon, the Magpies are looking at Lille\u2019s Matias Fernandez-Pardo as a potential replacement. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.com\/sport\/football\/article-15837177\/Newcastle-transfers-Gordon-Belgium-Tonali-PIF-stake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">Arsenal are the latest side to voice an interest in signing unsettled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/manchester-city\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manchester City<\/a> midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamtalk.com\/news\/arsenal-keen-shock-tijjani-reijnders-transfer-cityzens-name-price-juventus-exclusive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TEAMtalk<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"91\">Incoming Man City manager Enzo Maresca will not change the club\u2019s transfer plans and is still pushing for the completion of a move for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/nottingham-forest\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nottingham Forest<\/a> midfielder Elliot Anderson. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fichajes.net\/noticias\/primer-fichaje-manchester-city-enzo-maresca-20260522.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fichajes<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"94\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/west-ham-united\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham United<\/a> will demand a fee of $46 million (\u20ac40 million, \u00a335 million) to part ways with winger Crysencio Summerville even if they are relegated from the Premier League. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazzetta.it\/Calcio\/Calciomercato\/Roma\/20-05-2026\/roma-nusa-greenwood-summerville.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"97\">Thiago Silva has two options available to him following his departure from Porto. The legendary center back could continue playing with a switch to AC Milan, but is instead considering retiring and turning his attention to coaching, with former team Chelsea keen to offer him a role in the same academy in which his sons still play. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_VEpvnvZVy4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ESPN Brasil<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>La Liga<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01ks851xn9gxgr5e01yw.jpg\" alt=\"Rodri\" title=\"Rodri\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"9m\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rodri is a target for Real Madrid. | Jose Breton\/Pics Action\/NurPhoto\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9q\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/team\/real-madrid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Real Madrid<\/a> are plotting a bumper raid on Man City after confirmation of Pep Guardiola\u2019s exit. Midfielder Rodri is the top target but enquiries will be made over striker Erling Haaland, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and center back Jo\u0161ko Gvardiol, while impending free agent Bernardo Silva is another under consideration at the Bernab\u00e9u. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.es\/es\/noticias\/real-madrid\/madrid-quiere-pescar-city-sale-130489579\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SPORT<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9t\">Elsewhere, Real Madrid are ready to make a strong move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez, with some believing he could be playing his final game for the Blues this weekend. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/sport\/football\/enzo-fernandez-transfer-real-madrid-chelsea-man-city-b2981851.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Independent<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9w\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/barcelona\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Barcelona<\/a> are considering a player-plus-cash offer to convince <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/soccer\/tottenham-hotspur\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> to lower their $70 million (\u20ac60 million, \u00a352 million) asking price for center back Cristian Romero. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.es\/es\/noticias\/barca\/barca-pendiente-descenso-tottenham-fichar-130435954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SPORT<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"9z\">Frenkie de Jong fears Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has lost faith in him and is prepared to consider his options if his minutes decrease next season. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elnacional.cat\/ca\/esports\/frenkie-jong-sospita-hansi-flick-ha-pres-decisio-deixar-comptar-ell-26-27_1644121_102.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">El Nacional<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-28\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a2\">Eduardo Camavinga will only be allowed to leave Real Madrid this summer if a club meets their asking price of $93 million (\u20ac80 million). (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/yagosabuncuoglu\/status\/2057513247796785493\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ya\u011f\u0131z Sabuncuo\u011flu<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-29\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"a5\">The relationship between Atl\u00e9tico Madrid manager Diego Simeone and striker Juli\u00e1n Alvarez is strained and the superstar forward is considering an exit. He wants to remain in La Liga and is prioritizing a move to Barcelona. (Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/som3cat\/status\/2057573814440202718?s=20\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Matteo Moretto<\/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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