Al-Ittihad’s £118m Bid for Salah, Manchester United’s Midfield Quest, and More Deadline Drama

Transfer Rumors: Al-Ittihad’s £118m Bid for Salah, Manchester United’s Midfield Quest, and More Deadline Drama

The transfer market is abuzz with speculations as clubs around Europe consider strategic moves to bolster their squads. Here’s a roundup of the latest transfer rumors:

1. Al-Ittihad’s Ambitious Bid for Salah: Saudi side Al-Ittihad is reportedly preparing a staggering £118m bid for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Despite Liverpool’s insistence that the 31-year-old Egypt forward is not for sale, Al-Ittihad remains determined to secure his services. The transfer deadline looms, and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would reportedly be “furious” if the club is tempted to accept the offer.
2. Tottenham Eyeing Eze: Tottenham Hotspur is considering a move for Crystal Palace’s England forward Eberechi Eze, 25. This move comes after a potential transfer for Nottingham Forest’s Wales forward Brennan Johnson stalled.
3. Manchester United’s Midfield Quest: Manchester United is in the market for a midfielder ahead of the transfer deadline. Fiorentina’s Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat, 27, is reportedly their prime target. Fiorentina rejected United’s £1.7m loan offer but might consider a deal with an obligation to buy.
4. Bayern Munich’s Transfer Targets: Bayern Munich is reportedly looking at Fulham’s Joao Palhinha, 28, who is valued at £77m by the London club. Bayern is said to be willing to offer up to £50m for Palhinha. There are doubts over their move for Chelsea’s 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah.
5. Dortmund’s Defensive Addition: Borussia Dortmund is rumored to have reached a verbal agreement to sign Southampton and Germany defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, 21, on a loan deal with an option to buy.
6. Inter Milan Eyes Ndombele: Inter Milan is reportedly considering a move for Tottenham’s 26-year-old French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who spent last season on loan at Napoli.
7. Wolves’ Bid for Diarra: Wolves have made a 25m euro bid for Strasbourg’s 19-year-old French midfielder Habib Diarra, although they have yet to receive a response from the Ligue 1 club.
8. Nottingham Forest Pursues Hudson-Odoi: Nottingham Forest is reportedly closing in on a deal to sign 22-year-old England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea.
9. Sheffield United’s Loan Interest: Sheffield United is leading the race to sign Manchester City’s England Under-21 midfielder James McAtee, 20, for a second loan spell at the club after spending last season at Bramall Lane.
10. Konate Linked to Al-Ittihad: Al-Ittihad has reportedly approached Liverpool’s 24-year-old French defender Ibrahima Konate over a possible move.
11. Arsenal’s Sell-On Clause: Arsenal included a 17.5% sell-on clause in the £35m deal that sent 22-year-old United States forward Folarin Balogun to Monaco.