Harry Kane’s transfer coup at Manchester United as Newcastle prepare ‘stunning offer’ for Liverpool ‘target’

Liverpool recently completed their first signing for the summer transfer window

Liverpool’s summer transfer business got off to a perfect start this week after signing a deal for Alexis Mac Allister.

The Reds have agreed to sign the Argentina midfielder on a five-year deal from Brighton and are set to bounce back next season as he is a proven Premier League player.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will be hoping to top the table again next season, but are set to face competition from at least two sides for top spot as their rivals go from strength to strength with effective transfer decisions.

The likes of Manchester City and Arsenal will be looking to strengthen their squads in the coming weeks as they have yet to announce a signing of the magnitude of Mac Allister and are currently working with a number of players.

Below we’ve taken a look at the latest news on Liverpool’s main rivals ahead of the new season. It’s no secret that Erik ten Hag’s side lacked a clinical striker to give them an extra edge in the final third of the pitch.

The signing of Wout Weghorst on loan for the 2022/23 season was a decision that didn’t pay off and there is growing expectation that the Red Devils will break into this department to settle their scoring battle.

Harry Kane is one name suggested as a possible target, although The Times has reported that United are “losing hope” in their search for the Tottenham Hotspur shooter.

Daniel Levy’s firm position in Spurs’ number 10 prompted Ten Hag’s side to “consider alternative options”.
Manchester City

The Premier League champions won’t need too many additions to their squad to face another title challenge next year, but don’t be surprised if Pep Guardiola still bolsters his squad.

Football Insider said the Citizens would “do their utmost” to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, who has also been linked with a move to Anfield in recent months.

Negotiations will ‘give a boost’ now that the Champions League final has been played, with a deal to bring the Croatian centre-back back to England potentially in excess of £80m.
chelsea

Chelsea are reportedly looking for a new goalkeeper this summer and are reportedly interested in Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.

The Cameroon keeper featured in last night’s Champions League final against City but failed to save Rodri’s decisive second-half goal.
Italian outlet TuttoMercato insists Onana ‘has been in Chelsea’s sights for weeks’ and is keen to secure a Premier League move.

The article adds that the Londoners have rejected a €40m offer from Inter Milan and that Romelu Lukaku could be included in a deal for the goalkeeper.

Newcastle

Set for an injection of cash after securing Champions League football, it remains to be seen how big Eddie Howe’s side will become in the transfer market.

The Toon Army is said to be considering deals for high-profile names, but whether or not those will materialize is another matter.

A high-profile target for the Reds, Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is a player who could arrive at St James’ Park after an impressive season for RB Leipzig.

L’Equipe have hinted via Sport Witness that Newcastle are “preparing a staggering offer” for the 22-year-old, who scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in all competitions last season.

Arsenal

Ilkay Gundogan would be a smart transfer for Arsenal if Mikel Arteta can get a deal to captain City.

The German midfielder’s future remains uncertain despite winning the treble and former Gunners centre-back Per Mertesacker, who is now Arsenal’s youth manager, believes the 32-year-old can still choose the Emirates as his new home.

Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF after the Champions League final, Mertesacker believes Gundogan could see his time at City as ‘mission accomplished’. Mertesacker added: “I think the clubs are aligning themselves.

As [Mikel] Arteta knows him and we probably haven’t cut off contact, we are in a good position.” I think he will let it sink in for a while and then make a choice between one of the four clubs.”

Spurs, now managed by Ange Postecoglou, are said to be weighing a £50m deal for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.
Things didn’t go as many expected for Sancho following his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund to secure a return to England. The Daily Star said Ten Hag knows he needs to “raise money” to finance his summer expenses and is seeking nearly £60m for the England international.