Clubs across Europe will be eager to bolster their ranks in the coming months but the financial implications of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may hinder business, while the forthcoming European Championship could delay potential deals.
Brighton and Hove Albion will look to bolster Graham Potter’s squad with a striker seemingly high on the agenda, but keeping hold of a couple of their big stars, like Ben White and Yves Bissouma, may be the biggest challenge the transfer chiefs face at the Amex Stadium.
Midfield man Bissouma has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea after an excellent season while the versatile White has sprung to prominence even more with his England call-up recently.
Elsewhere, Harry Kane’s future will undoubtedly be at the top of the agenda, with gossip on the England skipper’s destination if he leaves Tottenham Hotspur already in full swing.
Manchester City have been linked with the striker as they look to replace Barcelona-bound Sergio Aguero, while Erling Haaland is another big-name striker who could be on his way to the Premier League this summer – if anyone will stump up the cash!
The Premier League big guns will be keen to wrap up their business early but with the Euros coming up, transfers are unlikely to be completed quickly.
Here’s some of the big deals that could rumble throughout the summer.
9. Jack Grealish
A player who almost certainly would have moved last summer had Villa not scraped Premier League survival on the final day. Both Manchester sides are rumoured to be circling. City are reportedly willing to break the British transfer record to seal a deal for Villa’s influential captain. Photo: Clive Mason
10. Raphael Varane
Suggested as a possible centre-back partner for Harry Maguire at Manchester United. The commanding Frenchman has 12 months to go on his contract and is reported to have turned down a new deal at the Bernabeu. Real president Florentino Perez is likely to prefer selling the 28-year-old now but United may need to part with around £60m to complete the transfer. Photo: FRANCK FIFE
11. Aaron Ramsdale
Ramsdale impressed in Sheffield United's relegation after initially struggling following his £23m move back to Bramall Lane from Bournemouth. The goalkeeper was called into the England squad ahead of the Euros, and may want Premier League football to further his international claims. A big sale would boost the Blades' coffers after relegation too. Photo: GARETH COPLEY
12. Jadon Sancho
Sancho is one of England’s hottest young talents and is at the centre of speculation for the second successive summer. The 21-year-old England international was widely expected to move to Man United in 2020 and Old Trafford could yet be his destination. According to reports, Dortmund would be willing to accept a fee of £82m Photo: Matthias Hangst