Transfer Rumors: Mourinho's Shock Vinicius Jr Decision; Alvarez's New Premier League Suitor

Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transferrumors and gossip from around the world. Premier League JJ Gabriel's future is a sore subject for Man Utd.
(Source: The Sun ) Tottenham Hotspurare readying an offer of €130 million ($146 million) for Atlético Madrid strikerJulián Alvarezin January, and they hope to convince the Argentina international with the promise of a release clause to facilitate a future transfer to Barcelona. (Source: El Nacional ) Leaving Tottenham could be right backPedro Porro, who wants a move to Spain before the start of the 2027-28 season and it prioritizing a switch to Barcelona.
(Source: Juan Jesus ) Inter Milan and Juventus both want to signLiverpoolcenter backGiovanni Leonito boost the number of Italian nationals in their teams, but the Reds have already ruled out sending the 19-year-old out on loan once he returns from injury. (Source: Ekrem Konur ) Liverpool are preparing a move for Tottenham center backMicky van de Ven, but Spurs have zero interest in discussing an exit for a player who signed a new contract in the summer.
(Source: Football Insider ) Scouts from Man Utd are watching midfielderYoussouf Fofanaduring his loan with Sevilla from AC Milan. The Spanish side are unlikely to be able to afford a permanent transfer because of the competition from the Premier League.
(Source: Ficherio ) Man Utd's search for a new striker has seen them express interest inBrighton & Hove AlbionstrikerCharalampos Kostoulas. The 19-year-old is valued at over £51 million ($67.5 million).
(Source: Fichajes ) Crystal PalacestrikerJean-Philippe Matetais another target for Man Utd, but a move will only be pursued in January if the Red Devils can first offloadJoshua Zirkzee. (Source: Football Insider ) ArsenalandChelseahave both joined Man Utd in showing an interest in 23-year-old Freiburg strikerIgor Matanović.
(Source: CaughtOffside ) Meanwhile, Arsenal are readying a bid of £34 million ($45 million) for RB Leipzig wingerAntonio Nusain the hope of fending off competition fromAston Villa,Newcastle Unitedand Tottenham. (Source:fussball-news) Granada forwardOwen Emeka, 17, is being chased by Arsenal,Evertonand Newcastle.
(Source: Matteo Moretto ) Uncertainty surrounding the future ofManchester Cityhas seen a number of the club's rivals try to lure the top prospects from the Cityzens' academy away. (Source: BBC Sport ) La Liga Michael Olise's future remains unclear.
He is, however, adamant that any fresh terms would have to include a release clause. (Source: SPORT BILD ) José Mourinho has been unimpressed byVinícius Júniorand is ready to drop him from Real Madrid's starting lineup.
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Sebastian Hox