FC Porto are closing in on a shock move for veteran defender Chris Smalling as they look to shore up their backline. The former England international is currently a free agent and has arrived in Portugal to finalise a deal with the reigning champions.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has lifted the lid on the club's unsuccessful attempt to lure Lautaro Martinez away from Inter during the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants identified the Argentine talisman as a priority target but were ultimately forced to abandon their pursuit following firm resistance from the Nerazzurri hierarchy.
Borussia Dortmund were linked for a long time with a spectacular move to bring Jadon Sancho back. But this apparently failed particularly because of Ole Book.
VfB Stuttgart face a major problem next summer: the contracts of numerous key players expire in 2028. VfB are unlikely to be able to extend all of them.
Liverpool are closely monitoring Club Tijuana teenager Gilberto Mora ahead of a potential transfer to Europe next summer. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder has attracted significant interest from several elite continental clubs, leaving Liverpool facing intense competition for his highly sought-after signature.
Real Madrid are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as a free agent when his current contract expires. The Spanish giants are keeping a close watch on the defender's situation at Anfield as negotiations over a potential extension appear to have stalled.
Lewis Ferguson reaffirmed his dedication to Bologna following extensive summer speculation linking him with a switch to Scottish giants Rangers. The 27-year-old midfielder addressed rumours regarding an exit from Serie A, admitting that while returning to his boyhood club remains an ambition, a transfer away from Italy was never close to happening.
Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is contemplating an immediate departure from Racing Club following their painful Copa Argentina exit. Boyhood side Estudiantes have initiated preliminary discussions with the veteran centre-back, aiming to secure an experienced reinforcement in time for their Copa Libertadores semi-final tie.
