Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Salah free transfer

Steve Nicol has come to the defense of Mohamed Salah following criticism of his overall performance, despite the Liverpool forward scoring a last-minute penalty to secure a win over Burnley.

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in 2027, with hopes of signing him as a free agent when his contract expires. At that time, Salah will be 35 years old, and while a move to Madrid may not be his priority, he is said to be open to all suitors.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both interested in Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, who has a release clause of €37.5 million. Madrid see him as a potential replacement for the retired Toni Kroos, while Barcelona are monitoring him in case of departures of Frenkie de Jong or Marc Casadó. Bayern Munich and Arsenal have also shown past interest in Stiller.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, who impressed during the international break. Although United have been linked with a £70 million move, Anderson is reportedly content at Forest for now.

Bayern Munich are evaluating options to sign a center back, with RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba and Crystal Palace's Marc Guéhi among their top targets. The club is also considering potential attacking reinforcements, including Marseille winger Amine Gouiri.

Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger, though the player is currently focused on recovering from a leg injury and has not yet decided on his future.

Additional transfer rumors include Liverpool and Real Madrid's interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, a battle between Manchester United and Manchester City for Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries, Newcastle's plans to discuss a new contract for Tino Livramento, Atalanta rejecting a €40 million offer from Newcastle for Giorgio Scalvini, and Barcelona's Marc Bernal and Manchester City's Stefan Ortega both showing no interest in moves to the Saudi Pro League.