Transfer Rumors: Ronaldo Eyes Saudi Arabia Exit; Messi Agrees Inter Miami Departure

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

Premier League

Arsenal made a significant move to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali on Deadline Day, but the Magpies did not entertain negotiations. (Source: Fichajes)

Despite reports suggesting otherwise, Tottenham Hotspur did not pursue a January move for Monaco forward Magnes Akliouche, who was a target during the summer as an alternative to Xavi Simons but has since been ruled out. (Source: Tom Barclay)

Manchester United left back Tyrell Malacia was granted permission to fly to Türkiye to complete a Deadline Day exit, only for the Red Devils to pull the plug in response to Patrick Dorgu’s injury. Malacia was left “in disbelief.” (Source: Voetbal International)

Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have all been sent to track 17-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Lennart Karl, who would prefer a transfer to Real Madrid. (Source: fussballdaten)

Liverpool have expressed an interest in 22-year-old Ajax center back Youri Baas and PSV Eindhoven’s Ryan Flamingo, 23. (Source: DaveOCKOP)

Chelsea turned down an approach from Crystal Palace to sign teenage defender Josh Acheampong on loan for the remainder of the season. (Source: Jacob Steinberg)

Elsewhere, Chelsea failed with multiple efforts to convince 18-year-old Tylel Tati to leave Nantes. The center back wants to remain with his relegation-threatened side until the end of the season and was not interested in the Blues’ proposal of a six-month loan to Strasbourg. (Source: L’Équipe)

Man City officials are looking at Strasbourg striker Joaquín Panichelli as a long-term target to compliment Erling Haaland. (Source: FootballTransfers)

A top official from West Ham United has laughed off suggestions the club considered re-signing either Jesse Lingard or Kurt Zouma during the winter window, while links between right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Liverpool were also wide of the mark. (Source: Hammers News)

La Liga

Real Madrid will only entertain the departure of Jude Bellingham if Chelsea agree to send them Enzo Fernández in exchange. Los Blancos expect a deal worth over £120 million ($164.4 million) to part ways with the England international. (Source: SportsBoom)

Aston Villa and Newcastle both failed with offers of €40 million (£34.6 million, $37.5 million) for Real Madrid center back Dean Huijsen towards the end of the window. (Source: Fichajes)

João Cancelo has failed to impress Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who is prepared to banish the on-loan defender until the end of the season after he decided the Portugal international is not a suitable fit for his system. (Source: E-Notícies)

Federico Valverde is tired of life at Real Madrid and has informed the club of offers he has received from both Chelsea and Man Utd. (Source: El Nacional)

Marcus Rashford wants to leave Man Utd permanently this summer and remain with Barcelona, who are already working on triggering their €30 million (£26 million, $35.6 million) option to sign him. (Source: MARCA)

Tottenham offered Barcelona the chance to cash in on center back Ronald Araujo towards the end of the window, confirming a desire to strike a deal worth €35 million (£30.3 million, $41.5 million). (Source: Fichajes)

Rest of the World

Cristiano Ronaldo is furious towards the Saudi Public Investment Funds’ lack of investment in Al Nassr and is considering leaving Saudi Arabia as a result. Multiple teams in Europe would be prepared to make offers. (Source: Fichajes)

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