Manchester United are closing in on one summer signing, while Liverpool should be expected to fend off firm interest elsewhere in a World Cup star\u2026<\/p>\n
With so much transfer talk doing the rounds, we\u2019re here again through the summer to sift through the bullsh*t and highlight the whispers that might have some substance.<\/p>\n
Each day we\u2019re ranking the top 20 rumours involving Premier League clubs, the higher the link, the more likely we feel they are to become done deals.<\/p>\n
So we start with the tittle-tattle\u2026<\/p>\n
20) Manuel Ugarte \u2013 Manchester United to AC Milan<\/p>\n
United have apparently offered the Uruguay midfielder to Milan<\/a>, who have already done the Red Devils a favour by saving them a few quid on Ruben Amorim\u2019s compo. Having worked with Ugarte at United, we assume Amorim would urge Milan to swerve United\u2019s offer, but this is a not a man who always makes the smart choice. Even for him, though, this would be monumentally daft. United won\u2019t get rid of Ugarte that easily.<\/p>\n 19) Darwin Nunez \u2013 Al-Hilal to Liverpool<\/p>\n So dour were Liverpool to watch last season, they made many fans pine for a return of Captain Chaos<\/a>. Which could happen if Nunez and Al-Hilal rip up their contract, the Uruguayan having been left out of their squad for the second half of last season. Sorry, we just can\u2019t see it, but we\u2019d be happy to be wrong.<\/p>\n 18) Marcus Rashford \u2013 Manchester United to Barcelona<\/p>\n Not only have Barca refused the chance to sign Rashford for \u00a326million, they have already spent three times that amount on the winger\u2019s rival for an England place. Some slap in the face, that, even if there are noises suggesting Barca are of the belief that they can pull United\u2019s pants down to keep Rashford where he wants to be. Of course, United would be daft to even consider it which, apparently, they aren\u2019t. So the England star will be heading elsewhere<\/a>.<\/p>\n 17) Lewis Hall \u2013 Newcastle to Chelsea<\/p>\n Chelsea are being linked with Hall after Cucurella made a swift exit for Real Madrid, and the Newcastle defender is certainly being eyed by the vultures circling St James\u2019 Park. So a return to his boyhood club could make sense, but we suspect Chelsea might at least try to appear a little more clever than simply buying back a player they sold three years ago.<\/p>\n 16) Enzo Fernandez \u2013 Chelsea to Real Madrid<\/p>\n You just know Fernandez was green with envy when Marc Cucurella got the move<\/a> he craves, and Real could yet come back for the Argentina midfielder. But we cannot see them stumping up the kind of cash Chelsea would demand for a player they paid \u00a3107million for in 2023. Fernandez\u2019s behaviour towards the end of the window could be interesting\u2026<\/p>\n 15) Adam Wharton \u2013 Crystal Palace to Chelsea<\/p>\n It\u2019s pretty quiet around the Palace midfielder for whom we anticipated a big market this summer. That could yet materialise, with Liverpool and Chelsea most closely linked. But both have issues to resolve before they can talk to Palace in terms the Eagles might be receptive to.<\/p>\n 14) Sandro Tonali \u2013 Newcastle to Tottenham Hotspur<\/p>\n Tonali\u2019s agent has been trying to manufacture a move out of Newcastle since at least the start of the year, with Spurs the latest club to be linked with the Italian. So, obviously, it could be another ruse to spark some action elsewhere, but there does seem to be some basis in these reports, even if Spurs haven\u2019t even started on the hard bit<\/a>: negotiating with Newcastle.<\/p>\n 13) Crysencio Summerville \u2013 West Ham to Manchester United<\/p>\n Ooh, this is fresh<\/a>\u2026 apparently, United are talking to West Ham about their winger as they look to strengthen their options on the left. That isn\u2019t one of United\u2019s top two priorities this summer but we assume they see an opportunity in the Hammers\u2019 relegation. Summerville, currently starting for Netherlands at the World Cup, is valued at \u00a350million but United can afford to wait for time to motivate the Irons to come down on that figure.<\/p>\n 12) Morgan Rogers \u2013 Aston Villa to Arsenal<\/p>\n At least half of the Big Six is keen on Rogers, who Villa are open to selling for the right price. Which, apparently and entirely reasonably, is above \u00a380million. This, we reckon, is Rogers\u2019 most likely move this summer.<\/p>\n 11) Emiliano Martinez \u2013 Aston Villa to Juventus<\/p>\n Juve are looking for a top-class goalkeeper, having looked at Alisson and Jordan Pickford. Either of whom we could see keeping guard of the Old Lady\u2019s goal. But Martinez is perhaps more available than either of the Merseyside-based stoppers and personal terms are already said to have been agreed. Villa have proven to be no pushovers when it comes to Martinez, though, so Juve need to act decisively.<\/p>\n 10) James Trafford \u2013 Manchester City to Newcastle<\/p>\n After being taken in by Pep Guardiola a year ago, the England goalkeeper knows he has to get away from the City bench this summer. Newcastle don\u2019t hold a grudge for being turned down when Trafford returned to his boyhood team, but they are not the only club interested. Spurs are also being linked. This could come down to who creates room in their goal for Trafford quickest.<\/p>\n 9) Hayden Hackney \u2013 Middlesbrough to Everton<\/p>\n This one appeared to be almost done but Boro and Everton still seem some way off on the fee, with the Toffees seeing the offer an \u00a318million package rejected. Boro, apparently, want something closer to \u00a320million plus \u00a35million in add-ons, which puts enough distance between them and Everton for other clubs to swoop in.<\/p>\n 8) Yan Diomande \u2013 RB Leipzig to Liverpool<\/p>\n Liverpool may regret not getting this one done before the World Cup because his price could rise significantly if he maintains the form he showed in Ivory Coast\u2019s opener. PSG are also keen but they have a chain involving Bradley Barcola<\/a> and Liverpool are said to be offering more money. It should be enough, we think, unless Diomande\u2019s World Cup form tempts a rival suitor to offer silly money.<\/p>\n 7) Jack Grealish \u2013 Manchester City to Everton<\/p>\n Grealish enjoyed his season at Everton, who certainly enjoyed having him. So another year on loan with the Toffees seems to suit all parties. Though we also aren\u2019t ruling out something coming out of the blue for the England star.<\/p>\n 6) Mateus Fernandes \u2013 West Ham to Manchester United<\/p>\n The most likely mover of the two Hammers players to be linked with United, because the Red Devils\u2019 need for midfielders is greater, while Fernandes seems the savvier buy. Again, though, the only way this gets done quickly is if another of the Portugal star\u2019s suitors makes a decisive offer, prompting United to pull their finger out rather than squeeze the relegated Irons all they can.<\/p>\n 5) Victor Munoz \u2013 Osasuna to Newcastle<\/p>\n Munoz is said to have been identified by Newcastle as their preferred replacement for Anthony Gordon and they want a deal done sharpish before anyone else catches sight of the winger at the World Cup with Spain. But a deal isn\u2019t easy to do, what with Real Madrid\u2019s stake in the 22-year-old<\/a>. But the desire seems to be there among all parties for Munoz to move to Newcastle for around \u00a335million.<\/p>\n 4) Luka Vuskovic \u2013 Tottenham Hotspur to Brighton<\/p>\n The Seagulls could be getting their hands on one of the best young defensive prospects in Europe \u2013 but Tottenham are digging in. Latest reports suggest Spurs have turned down a \u00a335million offer for a youngster yet to wear their colours. Brighton will expect a sizeable difference between whatever they might pay for Vuskovic and the amount they bank for van Hecke. Given each club is highly motivated to sign the other\u2019s player, we\u2019d expect them to find common ground.<\/p>\n 3) Elliot Anderson \u2013 Nottingham Forest to Manchester City<\/p>\n City have seen a couple of offers rejected, the latest being \u00a3106million plus add-ons that could take the fee to \u00a3120million. We cannot see City getting this far only to walk away. This will get done, but it probably won\u2019t be swift.<\/p>\n 2) Jan Paul van Hecke \u2013 Brighton to Tottenham Hotspur<\/p>\n Third time lucky for Spurs, apparently, with a \u00a352million offer reportedly accepted by Brighton. We do wonder, though, if the Seagulls might yet make things awkward for as long as Spurs continue to insist on a similar amount for Vuskovic.<\/p>\n 1) Ederson \u2013 Atalanta to Manchester United<\/p>\n