Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal have been active in the summer transfer window.
These are the latest transfer rumours from the Premier League and around the world on Sunday, August 6.
Deal for ‘monster’ on brink
Manchester United are on the brink of sealing a move for Sofyan Amrabat.
Reports in Italy state an agreement is already in place with the Red Devils and Fiorentina are just awaiting the official offer.
Described as a “monster” by journalist Carlo Garganese, the Morocco World Cup star would be United’s fourth signing of the summer, following the captures of Mason Mount, Andre Onana, and Rasmus Hojlund.
A deal of £21million would see the midfielder trade Serie A for the Premier League.
Meanwhile, in order to fund the move, boss Erik ten Hag will look to sell squad players this summer, with West Ham United lining up a double swoop for Harry Maguire and Scott Kylian Mbappe
A deal of around £60million would see the Hammers land the duo, reports state.
Mbappe ‘open’ to loan
Kylian Mbappe would be open to a season-long loan move to the Premier League in what represents a huge boost to rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.
Both teams are known to be monitoring events in Paris closely, with France star Mbappe currently training away from his team-mates as “tension” between the club and player continues.
Mbappe’s PSG deal expires next summer and he has no plans to renew it. The Parisians want to cash in with a big-money deal on the table from Saudi Arabia but the player has ruled himself out of that.
The Mirror now report he would be “open” to a Premier League loan spell before moving to Real Madrid next summer.
Jurgen Klopp said recently to Sky Germany: “We laugh about it.
“I can say that I think he’s a really good player, but the financial conditions don’t suit us at all. I wouldn’t like to ruin the story now, but as far as I know, there’s nothing to it.
“It’s possible that someone else from the club is preparing something and wants to surprise me…that hasn’t happened in the eight years that I’ve been here. That would be the first time.”
Signing Mbappe on loan would be an outrageous deal for the Reds and the Premier League as a whole.
Arsenal in Forest talks
Arsenal and Nottingham Forest remain in talks over goalkeeper Matt Turner.
The US international is currently back-up to Aaron Ramsdale at the Emirates and is seeking regular game-time.
Forest have turned their attentions to Turner after a move for former Man Utd loan Dean Henderson appears to have stalled.
Turner would cost in the region of £7million, report Goal.
Turner’s departure for the City Ground would open the door to David Raya making a switch across London from Brentford to the Gunners.
A fee of around £40milion has been mooted, with the Spaniard keen for the deal to be completed.
Brighton agree fee for Arsenal and Chelsea target
Brighton have agreed terms with Ajax star Mohammed Kudus, report The Athletic.
Kudas, valued at £35million, has been closely tracked by Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks.
But while the London sides have worked on other deals, the Seagulls have snuck in under the radar to agree a deal with the Dutch side.
The Ghanaian has been one of the names of the summer transfer window and his capture would represent a significant coup for the Amex club.
Kudus can play on either wing or behind the striker and returned 11 goals and three assists in the Eredivisie last season.
Dream Liverpool lineup against Chelsea after Romeo Lavia signed, Ibrahima Konate’s comeback, and Luis Diaz starting
Romeo Lavia could sign in time for Liverpool’s Premier League opener at Chelsea, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll start
Liverpool’s Premier League opener is just seven days away when they take on Chelsea.
The Reds and Londoners will face each other at Stamford Bridge and both will have redemption in mind after hot campaigns last season by their own standards. Even the often high-quality encounters between the two sides have been a steamy one as no Premier League game has scored a goal.
In early July, when Dominik Szoboszlai became Liverpool’s second signing of the summer, following the arrival of Alexis Mac Allister, the rebuilding of their midfield was taking shape, prompting Jurgen Klopp choice headache.
However, four weeks later, fans are worried about a lack of movement in the transfer window, with the saga around Southampton’s Romeo Lavia buzzing. During that time, Saudi Pro League clubs Al Ittihad and Al Ettifaq dropped two key Reds midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, leaving options limited.
Time is running out for Klopp and sporting director Jorg Schmadtke to strengthen the squad before the opening whistle is sounded at 4 o’clock:
30:00 next Sunday in West London. So what will the starting lineup of the Red Devils look like?
Above all, Liverpool fans and coaches hope to be in good health before the encounter with Mauricio Pochettino’s army.
Alisson Becker is one of the names that is certain to be selected and – if not – is part of the first name on the squad list, while the defender quartet consists of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson. Konate replaces Joel Matip, who was grossly fouled in Liverpool’s penultimate pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich in Singapore. Alexander-Arnold drifting into midfield, as he did at the end of last season, was one of the main themes throughout the summer and Klopp is likely to continue this tactic against Chelsea. But who else starts in midfield?
Mac Allister raised concerns after hobbling off the field during the break in the 4-3 loss to Bayern, but with Klopp having dealt with the issue, let’s hope the World Cup winner comes out. Premier League pitch for the Red Devils. The same can be said of his summer companion, Szoboszlai.
The midfield role or the number 6 position has been a topic of discussion since Fabinho’s departure. The famous story surrounding Lavia saw Liverpool have two offers rejected by the Saints.
Ideally, the puzzle would be solved and the Belgium international would sign a contract this week, but given the lack of preparation time, it wouldn’t make sense to think he would also make his debut.
Curtis Jones has featured prominently in the middle of a three-man midfield this summer and he is more than capable of filling that position while Lavia sits on the bench.
From a problem area to an embarrassment of riches, Klopp has another big decision to make as to who will make up his front trio. Will Darwin Nunez, who is in full swing preparing for the season, get the green light? Or should Cody Gakpo continue in ninth place? And who will replace him on the left side of the attacking force? These are all valid questions.
Luis Diaz made an almost immediate impact off the bench when he made a graceful move, which he showed in his half, against Bayern. Diogo Jota has also shown his ability in pre-season, but with Chelsea’s full-backs, Diaz could cause bigger problems. And Jota has the ability to make an impact off the bench.
Gakpo should take the lead. His role in the goal against Thomas Tuchel’s side on Wednesday could be a scheme to unlock Chelsea’s defence on Sunday. The Dutchman can tackle the space left by Roberto Firmino, plus the deadly quality and pace of Diaz and Mohamed Salah behind him, he is an enchanting attacking force that can cause an number of problems for Pochettino’s backline.
Liverpool’s dream squad against Chelsea:
Alisson; Alexandre-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; MacAllister, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz.
