The Latest Transfer Rumours in the Premier League and Beyond
The transfer window is in full swing and the Premier League is buzzing with rumours of potential new signings. From Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to Manchester United’s Mason Mount, here are the latest transfer rumours from the Premier League and beyond.
Mohamed Salah
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, 31, is the next marquee signing being targeted by the Saudi Pro League after the arrivals of Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante. (Four Four Two) Salah has been a key player for Liverpool since joining in 2017, and it remains to be seen if he will be tempted by a move away from Anfield.
Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp’s agent has ruled out the Liverpool head coach leaving Anfield to replace Hansi Flick as Germany’s national team boss. (Mirror) Klopp has been a hugely successful manager at Liverpool, leading them to a Champions League title in 2019 and a Premier League title in 2020. He is likely to remain at Anfield for the foreseeable future.
Romelu Lukaku
AC Milan are hoping to beat arch-rivals Inter to the signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, despite the Belgium forward spending last season on loan with the Champions League finalists. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) Lukaku has been linked with a move away from Chelsea for some time, and it appears that Milan are now in pole position to sign him.
Mason Mount
Manchester United have found a middle ground with Chelsea over a deal for England midfielder Mason Mount, with the 24-year-old close to a £60m move. (Mirror) Mount has been one of Chelsea’s best players in recent seasons and his potential move to Manchester United would be a major coup for the Red Devils.
Declan Rice
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is the club’s future captain and the Gunners are preparing a third offer closer to West Ham’s demands. (Mail) Rice remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to enter the race and the Treble winners also being able to meet the £100m asking price. (Guardian) Rice has been linked with a move away from West Ham for some time, and it appears that Arsenal are now in pole position to sign him.
James Maddison
Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Guardian) Maddison has been one of Leicester’s best players in recent seasons and his potential move to Tottenham would be a major coup for the Spurs.
Kyle Walker
Bayern Munich are willing to offer a two-year deal to Manchester City and England right-back Kyle Walker, 33. (Bild – in German) Walker has been linked with a move away from Manchester City for some time, and it appears that Bayern Munich are now in pole position to sign him.
James Ward-Prowse
Fulham are leading the race for Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, with the 28-year-old open to a move to Craven Cottage following Saints’ relegation from the Premier League. (Independent) Ward-Prowse has been one of Southampton’s best players in recent seasons and his potential move to Fulham would be a major coup for the Cottagers.
Marco Silva
Fulham boss Marco Silva is considering a “lucrative offer” to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. (i Sport) Silva has been linked with a move away from Fulham for some time, and it appears that Al-Hilal are now in pole position to sign him.
Hannibal Mejbri and Cole Palmer
Borussia Dortmund are lining up a shock £13m move for Manchester United and Tunisia playmaker Hannibal Mejbri, 20, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Birmingham. (Manchester Evening News) The Bundesliga side are also keen on Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer, 21, as Dortmund seek a replacement for Jude Bellingham. (Bild – in German) Mejbri and Palmer have both been linked with moves away from their respective clubs for some time, and it appears that Dortmund are now in pole position to sign them both.
Viktor Gyokeres
Premier League quartet Brentford, Fulham, West Ham and Wolves will rival Sporting Lisbon to sign £25m-rated Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 25, from Championship play-off finalists Coventry City. (Mail) Gyokeres has been linked with a move away from Coventry City for some time, and it appears that one of these four Premier League clubs are now in pole position to sign him.
Donny van de Beek
Manchester United have offered Jose Mourinho’s Roma the chance to sign Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26. (Metro) Van de Beek has been linked with a move away from Manchester United for some time, and it appears that Roma are now in pole position to sign him.
Justin Kluivert
Roma winger Justin Kluivert, 24, will have a medical with Bournemouth on Friday before the Netherlands international completes a £9.5m move to the Cherries on a five-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano) Kluivert has been linked with a move away from Roma for some time, and it appears that Bournemouth are now in pole position to sign him.
Thomas Partey
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has approved a potential move to Juventus, with the 30-year-old expected to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia. (Sky Sports Italy – in Italian) Partey has been linked with a move away from Arsenal for some time, and it appears that Juventus are now in pole position to sign him.
Arda Guler
Real Madrid are monitoring Fenerbahce teenager Arda Guler, 18, who has been dubbed the ‘Turkish Messi’. (Mail) Guler has been linked with a move away from Fenerbahce for some time, and it appears that Real Madrid are now in pole position to sign him.
Lionel Messi & Kylian Mbappe
Argentina legend Lionel Messi, 35, has told Paris-St Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, he deserves “a real winning project'”. (Defensa Central – in Spanish) Messi’s words have sparked speculation that Mbappe could be set for a move away from Paris-St Germain this summer.