The Premier League transfer window is now officially open and the division’s 20 clubs are expected to all step up their activity in the market before pre-season begins in July....CONTINUE READING
With Declan Rice, Mason Mount and Moises Caicedo among those tipped for imminent moves, members of the Express Sport team name one signing they’d each like to see happen in the coming months…
Stuart Ballard: Nicolo Barella to Liverpool
Most Liverpool fans were left frustrated at reports Newcastle were closing in on a deal for Nicolo Barella with a reported fee worth around £50million. If the Inter Milan midfielder is available for that price then Liverpool can’t afford to just back and watch as Newcastle grow stronger and stronger.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted in the past to being a fan of Barella and he’s the type of midfielder who would thrive under the German at Anfield. I think most Liverpool fans would accept both Barella and Alexis Mac Allister as the main midfield signings this summer as opposed to two middle-of-the-range moves to go along with the Argentine.
Tom Parsons: Victor Osimhen to Man Utd
Victor Osimhen exhibited his prodigious talents once again last season and banged in 26 league goals to fire Napoli to the Serie A title. The striker has plenty of pace and power, attributes that will help him succeed in the Premier League. So Manchester United should make him their priority signing if the door is closed on a move for Tottenham ace Harry Kane.
Osimhen is still only 24 years old, which means his best days are still ahead of him. And he could provide the Red Devils with the firepower they need to challenge for silverware on all fronts.
Lewis Winter: Victor Osimhen to Arsenal
Arsenal don’t have a prolific goalscoring striker, with Gabriel Jesus not having the debut campaign that many expected. Victor Osimhen would certainly fill that void. The Nigerian scored 26 league goals this season to lead Napoli to their first title in 33 years.
Arsenal are closing in on two decades since their last Premier League triumph and need something different to get them over the line. Osimhen would be expensive and there may not be enough funds after the signing of Declan Rice. But the Gunners are back in the Champions League and have earned the right to be in the market for a higher calibre of player.
Jack McEachen: James Maddison to Newcastle
James Maddison is destined to play in the Champions League and could do so as the creative hub of Eddie Howe’s refreshed Newcastle midfield. He could be the heartbeat of the Magpies in their European adventure as they are still searching for an identity going forward, beyond an all-action and high-intensity approach.
The England man would certainly compliment Bruno Guimaraes (and possibly Nicolo Barella) while supplying plenty of chances for the likes of Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak to feast on.
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Charlie Malam: Kylian Mbappe to Chelsea
Mauricio Pochettino needs a talisman to lead his Chelsea attack. He also needs a prolific goalscorer. Now imagine the Blues signing Kylian Mbappe and him and Erling Haaland both vying for supremacy in the Premier League.
While a Harry Kane or an Ivan Toney might be a more sensible fit, from a neutral perspective, Mbappe at Chelsea would be fascinating.
They are one of very few clubs who can pay Mbappe’s transfer fee and wages, he knows Pochettino from PSG and like Haaland, he is the closest thing possible to guaranteed goals and assists. It’s definitely feasible.
Charlie Gordon: Evan Ferguson to Tottenham
Although Spurs may continue to resist, it’s really time for them to let Harry Kane fly the nest. He would leave massive boots to fill, and while 18-year-old Ferguson may not yet be in a position to fill them on his own, the Brighton man has shown remarkable potential since breaking through on the south coast.
The Seagulls finished above Tottenham last campaign but Spurs have the budget to kick on towards the big boys, and giving a teenage talent like Ferguson a prominent role in an exciting squad would be a nostalgic throwback to Wayne Rooney’s emergence in the Premier League.
Gideon Brooks: Goncalo Ramos to Man Utd
Having been outscored by all their fellow top-six teams, United’s issues are clear and this man could be the perfect solution. Admittedly a £102million release clause built into his Benfica contract is a sticking point. Lumpy? Certainly.
But they may have to be looking at that sort of money in this position. Highly regarded not least by international team-mate Bruno Fernandes who predicted he could become “one of the best strikers in the world”. He looks physically well-suited to Premier League football and at 21 has his best years ahead.
Archie Griggs: Harry Kane to Man Utd
It would be nothing short of a travesty for Harry Kane to hang up his boots without a single major trophy to his name. The 29-year-old would stand a far better chance of finally winning some silverware at United than he currently does at Tottenham, who have failed him throughout the entirety of his professional career to date.
The Red Devils, meanwhile, would reap the rewards of having a player of Kane’s quality within their ranks, with his ability to drop deep and carve out chances for his team-mates able to suit Antony and Marcus Rashford down to the ground.READFULL
