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Celtic will have to fight hard to keep hold of their best players during the summer transfer window, as teams are already circling around some of their top talents.

According to Sky Sports reporter Anthony Joseph, Italian side Como have made an approach to sign Nicolas Kuhn from the Scottish Premiership champions.

The journalist claims that the German winger is “in demand” and that German outfit RB Leipzig are also among the teams interested in a swoop to sign the 25-year-old star before the end of the summer transfer window.

Joseph adds, though, that the Hoops are in a strong position with the forward because he still has four years left to run on his contract at Parkhead.

Whilst losing Kuhn, who produced 13 goals and nine assists in the Premiership this season, would be a blow for the Scottish giants, Celtic must also be wary of losing their exciting young prospects.

The Hoops have been burned in the past by failing to keep hold of promising young players, and Ben Doak is one notable example of a starlet the club surely wished they had managed to keep.

Ben Doak's soaring market value since leaving Celtic

In the summer of 2022, the Scottish winger turned down a contract with the Bhoys and sealed a transfer to Premier League giants Liverpool on a ‘free transfer’.

The Reds had to pay a compensation fee of £600k for the young attacker, who had made two first-team appearances for the Hoops, and that deal has turned out to be a bargain for the English side.

Doak has only made ten appearances for Liverpool in three years, but played 24 games on loan at Middlesbrough this season and has been capped six times by Scotland.

At the time of writing, Transfermarkt values the 19-year-old winger at a whopping £12m, which is significantly more than the £600k that the Premier League team paid for him in 2022. This means that the Reds got a bargain deal and Celtic were left hard done by, as they did not get good value for his services.

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As you can see in the table above, the teenage talent caught the eye with his performances on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship this season, showing off his creativity on the right flank on a regular basis.

Overall, the Hoops will surely rue not being able to convince Doak to stay at Parkhead because he has thrived since leaving Scotland for a minimal fee, and they must now avoid a repeat of that with Johnny Kenny.

English club bid for Johnny Kenny

According to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph, English League One side Bolton Wanderers have made an offer to sign the Irish centre-forward.

The reporter claims that Celtic have turned down a bid worth up to £500k from the third tier outfit for the young marksman, as they value him at more than that.

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Joseph adds that Bolton are expected to come back in with a second offer to land the former Shamrock Rovers number nine before the end of the summer transfer window.

However, the journalist reveals that the Premiership champions are not actively looking to cash in on the 22-year-old striker, although they could sanction a loan move later in the window if the right move comes up.

The Hoops must, now, maintain this stance because they could find themselves on the wrong end of another Doak repeat if they allow Kenny to leave the club for anywhere near the £500k bid that Bolton have made for him.

Why Celtic must not sell Johnny Kenny

The Scottish giants must keep hold of the Irish marksman and either keep him as part of the first-team squad or send him out on loan to a good level for the 2025/26 campaign, because he is a promising young talent.

Although he is a bit older than Doak was when he moved on from Glasgow, at the age of 22, he is still very young for a centre-forward and has shown plenty of promise already.

Kenny spent 2024 on loan at Shamrock Rovers in Ireland and caught the eye in his home country, scoring 13 goals in 29 Premier Division matches for the club.

The young attacker, who was dubbed “brilliant” by Brendan Rodgers, also impressed on the European stage with his contributions in front of goal in the Conference League in the first half of the 2024/25 campaign.

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As you can see in the table above, the Celtic loanee ranked highly among strikers in the competition when it came to scoring goals and testing goalkeepers with high-quality shots, firing in 5.56 xG worth of shots on target.

His form for Shamrock Rovers led to Rodgers making him a part of the Celtic squad for the second half of the season, and Kenny showed that he has something to offer to the team in his limited Premiership minutes.

Kenny only played 159 minutes across eight games in the division for the Hoops, but still managed to score one goal and provide one assist, with his goal coming in the form of a header against Aberdeen, as shown in the clip above.

His statistics for Shamrock Rovers and in limited game time for Celtic show that he has the potential to develop into an effective centre-forward option for Rodgers, because he has scored goals when called upon, which is why cashing in on him for a minimal fee this summer would be a big mistake.

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Kenny could follow in Doak’s footsteps and soar in the value if he continues to improve and grow as a player if the club allow him to leave for a small fee, and that is why they must either keep him or loan him out this summer to ensure that they benefit from his development in the future.

Arsenal have been in talks over a contract extension for star midfielder Thomas Partey for weeks, but as the clock ticks down towards June 30, manager Mikel Arteta faces the very real prospect of losing him for nothing.

The Ghanaian’s resurgence, after a 2023/2024 campaign blighted by injury, has been nothing short of exceptional.

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Partey was a mainstay under Arteta throughout last season, impressing in a variety of roles at right-back and in midfield, going on to finish the year with 52 appearances under his belt across all competitions.

His stellar form over the last 10 months prompted Arsenal to open talks with Partey over fresh terms, with the club announcing that they were in dialogue about a new deal by not including the African on this year’s official retained list.

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Arteta also confirmed in a press conference that he wants the £200,000-per-week veteran to remain right where he is, after what was arguably his best-ever season at the Emirates Stadium.

“Yeah,” said the Arsenal manager when asked if he wants Partey to stay.

“In regards to Thomas, consistency-wise, it’s been his best season. I think the way he’s played, performed, his availability has been exceptional, and he’s a really important player for us.”

However, talks have been going since late April, and there has still been no official confirmation from Arsenal that Partey has indeed extended his stay in N5.

Naturally, the 32-year-old is attracting serious interest from elsewhere. Both Fenerbache boss José Mourinho and AC Milan’s Max Allegri have personally held talks with Partey, according to CaughtOffside.

Thomas Partey gives Arsenal ultimatum amid "concrete offers"

The outlet also reports that Fenerbache and Milan have made Partey “concrete” proposals to join them, so Arsenal have major competition in their bid to keep him.

CaughtOffside have shared that Partey’s agent has given an ultimatum to Arsenal during new deal talks, namely that the ex-Atlético Madrid star will leave if they don’t increase their salary offer.

Arsenal are currently determined not to increase their initial offer, so talks are now at a roadblock and in serious danger of collapsing.

Arteta will be hoping for a swift resolution. Even taking into account the pending arrival of Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi, who’s still expected to join Arsenal with a deal agreed, the Gunners are poised to be a star midfielder short if Partey does leave, given Jorginho’s free transfer to Flamengo.

Arteta needs a rejuvenated and star-studded squad if he wishes to close the gap on English champions Liverpool, and losing Partey would be a disastrous summer blow ahead of what is a crucial campaign for Arsenal’s head coach.

The pressure is truly on for him to win a piece of major silverware, five years after their FA Cup final triumph in 2020, so keeping a player of Partey’s quality/experience is a must.

After officially appointing Russell Martin as their new manager, Rangers and sporting director Kevin Thelwell are reportedly prioritising a move to sign a 20-goal striker who their new manager is a huge fan of.

Rangers appoint Russell Martin

From Steven Gerrard to Davide Ancelotti and all of the names in between, Rangers’ search for a new manager is finally over and the Martin era is officially underway. Taking his first job since being sacked by Southampton last season, the young manager arrives with a new ownership to work with at Ibrox and a fair few tasks to tick off this summer.

Speaking for the first time since arriving at the club, Martin told Rangers’ media channels: “It is a privilege to be named Head Coach of Rangers Football Club at the beginning of this exciting new chapter.

“I know what this club demands. From my time here, I had a taste of how special this club is, the expectation, the passion and the history. Now, as I return, I’m determined to bring success back, for the supporters, the players, and everyone inside this club. I’m here to set standards, work hard and do my very best to earn the respect of the Rangers fans.

“There’s a lot to be done, but the goal is clear: win matches, win trophies, and give Rangers fans a team that they can be proud of. We want to play with bravery, to take the ball, to be aggressive, and to stand up in the big moments. Preparations for pre-season are already underway. I look forward to meeting the players and building a squad that our fans can believe in.”

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Alongside new sporting director Thelwell, Martin may not have to wait long before welcoming his first fresh face, either. Reports are now suggesting that the Gers have instantly turned their attention towards an impressive goalscorer.

Rangers prioritising Turgeman move

According to Daily Record, Rangers and Thelwell are now prioritising a move to sign Dor Turgeman from Maccabi Tel Aviv, who demanding around £4m to sell their impressive forward. What’s more, Turgeman is already a player that Martin is familiar with and a fan of, having set his sights on his signature during his time at Southampton.

Dubbed a “strong carrier of the ball” by scout Kai Watson, Turgeman is primed to hand Rangers the forward talisman that they’ve so desperately lacked at times after scoring 20 goals throughout the 2024/25 campaign.

As first signings go, Thelwell and Martin could do a lot worse than the talented striker at the bargain price of just £4m this summer.

Looking to rebuild Pep Guardiola’s midfield, Manchester City are now reportedly preparing to step up their deal to sign a £50m star who they want sealed and delivered by June 1.

Man City set for midfield rebuild

With Kevin De Bruyne’s departure confirmed and stars such as Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva arguably past the peak of their powers, the focus for Manchester City this summer will be on their midfield.

Just how they replace three club legends in one summer is the big question. Already, both Morgan Gibbs-White and Florian Wirtz have been heavily linked with moves to The Etihad, but it seems as though the latter is destined to choose Bayern Munich rather than Guardiola’s side. And whilst news has been more positive in the case of Gibbs-White, City will need more than one reinforcement in the middle of the park.

Replacing De Bruyne will be particularly difficult and the extent of the task at hand won’t be lost on Guardiola, who told reporters after the midfielder announced that he would be leaving the club: “Kevin is not a vocal leader. He is a leader in that every day for nine years, except the last year and a half, being there helping the team.

“And his talent is unique, everyone knows it – he has the vision and the pass. When players are up front and Kevin has the ball, and he feels like this, they know they can run because the ball can be delivered.”

Whilst there will be plenty of emotions on show as Manchester City exit an era full of success, this season’s struggles have highlighted that now is the perfect time for fresh faces.

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The Citizens, without Rodri, have been uncharacteristically poor in midfield, and the arrival of one particular player would likely help to put them back on track at the heart of Guardiola’s side.

Man City set to step up Reijnders move

Although reports seemed to go quiet following a flurry of news revealing their interest, those at The Etihad are still reportedly interested in one Serie A star. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, as relayed by Sport Witness, Manchester City are now set to step up their move to sign Tijjani Reijnders, which they want done when the window opens next Sunday, June 1, so they can take the midfielder to the Club World Cup.

Whether AC Milan will make negotiations that easy remains to be seen, however. No matter when a deal potentially takes place, Reijnders is unlikely to come cheap amid a reported €60m (£50m) price tag.

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The player who Reijnders could replace in Man City’s midfield is Silva. The Portugal international has fallen away from his usual intensity this season and has been outperformed by the AC Milan star who could yet be on his way to Manchester.

A player who analyst Ben Mattinson previously praised for the “insane” level that he was performing at, Reijnders may soon complete his move in time to make his Man City debut at the Club World Cup.

Everton beat Fulham at Craven Cottage at the weekend to consolidate their position in mid-table. When David Moyes replaced Sean Dyche in January, the fear of relegation was a palpable thing indeed.

Trailing 1-0 when the fourth official displayed four minutes of stoppage time before the interval, Vitalii Mykolenko struck from outside the box and saw a wicked deflection get the better of Bernd Leno. Michael Keane and Beto struck in the second half to seal a fantastic win on the road.

Keane and Abdoulaye Doucoure (who assisted Mykolenko) are both out of contract next month but produced excellent performances to perhaps suggest they deserve a place at Bramley Moore next season.

However, not everyone facing an exit will have impressed the gaffer.

Everton's worst performers vs Fulham

Moyes knew when taking on the Everton job that he would face a deluge of contractual issues. The arrival of Angus Kinnear, Kevin Thelwell’s replacement in the directors box, makes that task less daunting, but it’s a big one nonetheless.

Keane and Doucoure might be getting on, taking a considerable portion of the wage bill besides, but they are still capable of adding depth and experience to a Blues side fighting for higher ground. However, Ashley Young, 39, is a spring chicken no more and proved that much on Saturday.

The right-back languished against the fleet feet of Alex Iwobi and Ryan Sessegnon, still showing off some creativity but being branded with a 5/10 match rating by The Liverpool ECHO, who echoed that sentiment.

Jack Harrison might be a decade younger, but he’s no less expendable. The loanee is about to complete his second year on Merseyside but has ebbed back on multiple occasions this season, with just one goal and one assist across 36 matches in 2024/25.

He too received a 5/10 score from the ECHO, struggling against a Fulham side that limited him to an houer on the field, hooked so that Moyes’ side could achieve more fluency and security in their game.

At least these players earned starting roles. There’s another whose afternoon was spent on the bench. Armando Broja has been unfortunate with injuries this year, but there’s no way Everton should be looking to turn his loan move into a permanent deal this summer.

Moyes must instantly ditch Armando Broja

Everton have been a day late and a dollar short too many times in the transfer market in recent years, with Broja’s signing reminiscent of the frustrating deals that never live up to the hype.

Admittedly, injuries have formed the crux of the 23-year-old’s struggles at Goodison Park this season, for he has only started four times in the Premier League and has failed to score across any competition.

Having been an unused substitute across the past two fixtures now that Dominic Calvert-Lewin is fit again, it’s clear Moyes does not value the Chelsea man all that highly.

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Broja left Stamford Bridge for Merseyside last summer on a one-year loan deal, with the option to make the move permanent for a £30m figure.

Given that the Albania international has scored just two Premier League goals across the past three seasons, Moyes would be unwise to authorise the transfer, especially when considering he hasn’t even hit the target across his 13 appearances as a Toffee, as per Sofascore, only yet to miss a big chance because he hasn’t been presented with one.

He might have been hailed as an “animal” by The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell during his time with Southampton, that was a long time ago and he needs to do much more to restore that predatory instinct.

Ultimately, for £30m, Chelsea would be laughing after a third successive Premier League campaign with little success for the centre-forward.

Broja has the talent to make it work at the highest level, but Everton should turn their heads elsewhere.

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Aston Villa are increasingly confident of signing a young midfielder with a huge future, according to an update from journalist Jacob Tanswell.

Aston Villa eyeing new signings amid Champions League battle

Unai Emery’s side picked up a priceless three points on Saturday evening in the Premier League, winning 1-0 away to Bournemouth to aid their hopes of securing Champions League football next season.

That would allow Villa to attract further top-level players to the club, so the importance of their final two league games of the season cannot be downplayed.

One individual who has been linked with a summer move to Villa Park is Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who is a young player with a huge amount of long-term potential. The 20-year-old has scored six goals in the Europa League this season, despite only making five starts in the competition.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Goncalo Ramos has also been mentioned as a target for Villa, with the Portuguese not finding it easy to force his way into the Champions League finalists’ starting lineup in recent months. Just 12 starts have come his way in Ligue 1 in 2024/25, so he may like the idea of a fresh challenge.

Aston Villa confident of signing 18 y/o Nypan

Now, according to The Athletic‘s Tanswell, there is a “confidence” at Aston Villa that they will secure the signing of Sverre Nypan this summer. The 18-year-old midfielder is a huge prospect who is currently plying his trade at Rosenborg, with the Villans sending scouts to watch him in action on several occasions. Not only that, but “presentations have been shown to him and the family, outlining plans to integrate him into Emery’s setup”.

While Villa will of course hope to use elite European competition to lure in big names, NSWE are still planning for the long haul. Despite still only being 18 years of age, Nypan has already made 67 appearances for Rosenborg, chipping in with 14 goals and 11 assists in that time. He has been capped by Norway across six different age groups, winning a combined tally of 37 caps for his country, as well as being lauded as a player with a “huge future” by scout/writer Jacek Kulig.

The teenager could arrive as a squad player to begin with, or potentially even be loaned out elsewhere to aid his development, before hopefully maturing into a superstar at Villa Park over time.

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Nypan is already showing so much promise and Villa snapping him up could end up being a major coup over time, and the fact that they are confident of striking a deal can only bode well.

In pursuit of a future star, Crystal Palace are now reportedly plotting a summer hijack to sign a defensive reinforcement ahead of their Premier League rivals in the coming months.

Crystal Palace still have European hope

One defeat too many may mean that their hopes of securing European qualification through the Premier League is almost over, but Crystal Palace still have all the hope in the world in the FA Cup final. With Wembley awaiting, the Eagles have the chance to end a 29-year wait for silverware and shock Manchester City in the process.

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Oliver Glasner’s side have the chance to create club history all whilst qualifying for the Europa League by picking up the FA Cup next weekend. The Austrian is already proud of his side for their place in the final, but will be desperate to see them go all the way in England’s oldest cup competition.

Glasner told reporters after Crystal Palace eased past Aston Villa in the semi-final: “No. It’s better not to (dance). “And with all the happiness and pride, it was not the last step. It was one more step, but an important step. When you play the final, you want to win it.

“I’m really proud. I’m enjoying walking in front of the stands seeing how happy people are. In the dressing room, it’s a great mood. I think (if) I started dancing, I (would have) destroyed this moment.”

There’s no overstating what European football would do for this Palace side, either, on both the incomings and departures front. All of a sudden, players who have been linked with moves away such as Eberechi Eze could decide to stay put. Meanwhile, signing instant upgrades in the summer transfer window would become that much easier.

Crystal Palace eyeing Nathan Zeze hijack

According to Foot Mercato, as relayed by Sport Witness, Crystal Palace are now eyeing a summer hijack to sign Nathan Zeze ahead of Bournemouth. As things stand, it is the Cherries who lead the race having reportedly submitted a verbal offer worth €15m (£13m) the Nantes defender, but those at the Vitality Stadium are yet to match the French side’s €20m (£17m) valuation.

Mentioned alongside the likes of Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwait in a group of “elite young players” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig last season, the only way is up for Zeze, who is still just 19 years old.

Whether that means a move to Bournemouth or, indeed, Selhurst Park is awaiting remains to be seen, however. What is for sure is that both sides should be desperate to win the battle for his signature.

Nottingham Forest have now shortlisted a “lively” £40m striker as a summer transfer target, as they believe he would be a perfect fit in Nuno’s attacking structure, according to a report.

Forest's striker search heating up

There have been widespread reports suggesting that Wolverhampton Wanderers star Matheus Cunha is edging closer towards a move to Manchester United, which means Forest may have to move for an alternative striker target this summer.

Luckily, there are a number of potential options in mind, with Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo one of the players under consideration, having scored a remarkable 18 Premier League goals this season.

Benfica star Vangelis Pavlidis is also on the shortlist for the Tricky Trees, alongside Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is set to be available on a free transfer this summer if he is unable to agree a contract extension with the Toffees.

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Nuno’s side have their eye on a number of options who are already plying their trade in the Premier League, including AFC Bournemouth striker Evanilson, with a report from GiveMeSport revealing Forest are now weighing up a move for the Brazilian.

The 25-year-old has been added to the shortlist, with Nuno eager to bolster his attacking options this summer, and there is a belief he would be a perfect fit in the manager’s attacking structure.

The Brazilian hasn’t been at Bournemouth for long, completing a £40m move from FC Porto back in August, but the Tricky Trees could be willing to make a summer approach as they are keen on bolstering their squad with more attacking firepower.

"Lively" Evanilson adapting well to life in England

Football scout Ben Mattinson was left impressed by the forward during his time with FC Porto, praising his work-rate, ability to get shots off and eagerness to take players on.

Since then, the Brazil international has gone on to establish himself as an important player for Bournemouth this season, picking up nine goals and five assists for the Cherries in 27 Premier League outings.

With the Champions League potentially on the horizon, Nuno may also keen to bring in players with experience in Europe, and the former FC Porto man has impressed in the competition in the past.

It is no wonder Forest believe Evanilson could be an ideal addition to Nuno’s squad this summer, and it is exciting news they are now in the race for his signature.

Wolverhampton Wanderers currently sit 16th in the Premier League after 32 games played, successfully dragging themselves 14 points away from the relegation zone with just six games left to play in the season.

Vitor Pereira will be looking to secure their safety as soon as possible, with their next three fixtures including Leicester City at home, sandwiched by both Manchester clubs away from home.

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With Ipswich Town’s next two games being Arsenal and Newcastle, Wolves could secure their safety in their next two matches, with a win in either game and Ipswich losing to either of their opponents.

Pereira has done a brilliant job turning things around and hitting some nice form in recent weeks, all without this season’s star man, Matheus Cunha. But who exactly has been key in their four-game winning streak?

The key figures in Wolves' hot streak

In their last five Premier League games, Wolves have won four times, beating Southampton 2-1, West Ham 1-0, Ipswich 2-1 and Tottenham 4-2, as well as drawing against Everton 1-1.

Pereria’s side have shown great flexibility, getting results with more possession and control in certain games such as Ipswich and Everton, but also managing victories with less of the ball against Southampton, West Ham and Tottenham.

Jorgen Strand-Larsen has netted five times in his last four games, scoring 55% of Wolves’ goals in their four-game winning streak. This excellent run of form has been so impressive, that Cunha’s return saw him on the bench, unable to replace Larsen, Marshall Munetsi or Jean-Ricner Bellegarde in the side.

The Brazilian has had an interesting week, biting back at Wolves fans online before their game against Tottenham, upsetting plenty in the process, leaving him in danger of becoming the new Jamie O’Hara.

Wolves' new Jamie O'Hara

O’Hara joined Wolves in 2011, initially on loan before making a permanent move. The Englishman made 57 appearances for the club, scoring six goals, providing six assists and totalling 4,247 minutes played.

Despite being the club where O’Hara made his most appearances, he is largely seen as a villain by the Old Gold faithful after a huge fallout in his playing days – notably engaging in a confrontation with supporters following a 2-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers in March 2012.

Since then, O’Hara has been apologetic on the matter, insisting he was wrong to fall out with the Wolves fans and admitting he should have “shut his mouth and played football”. The midfielder-turned-pundit ultimately left on a free transfer in 2014, after his contract was terminated by mutual consent.

After the past week Cunha has had, he is in dangerous territory of this happening to him, with many expecting the £90k-per-week star to leave the club in the summer, amid interest from the likes of Manchester United.

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When comparing Cunha’s underlying metrics from last season and this season, you can see he has taken that extra step, becoming the main man for Wolves this season and improving his overall output, especially adding more goals. He has also become more of a focal point, taking plenty of shots and being the primary playmaker of the team.

Ex-Wolves manager, Gary O’Neil, praised Cunha for his “sensational” football IQ, stating that “he’s the one who can unlock doors”. It would be a shame for such talents to be overshadowed.

The 25-year-old has scored 16 goals and provided four assists in his 30 appearances so far this season, and even if he is to leave in the summer, Cunha will hope to leave on good terms – not in the same way O’Hara did.

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A big European club have joined the race to sign a Liverpool player who the Reds are willing to move on ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Busy summer on the cards at Liverpool with multiple exits possible

It promises to be a busy summer at Anfield, despite Arne Slot’s side being on course to lift the Premier League title over the coming weeks.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are all out of contract at the end of the campaign, with the former of the three looking on course to join Real Madrid in a free transfer.

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Van Dijk and Salah could follow the right-back out of Merseyside, however, Liverpool could also cash in on a number of players. Darwin Nunez has been linked with an Anfield exit, whereas Newcastle United have also made an offer worth more than £50m to sign Harvey Elliott.

Another player linked with a move away from Merseyside has been Federico Chiesa, who scored Liverpool’s consolation goal at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final last month.

Picking up £7.8m per year at Anfield following his move last summer, Chiesa has been of interest to Serie A side Lazio, with Liverpool ready to accept a loan offer for the Italian.

However, Lazio may not be able to afford his £150,000 per week salary, and it looks as if another Italian club has made their move for the attacker.

AS Roma make contact to sign Chiesa on loan from Liverpool

La Repubblica journalist Giulio Cardone, relayed by Sport Witness, shared a transfer update on Chiesa, this time involving AS Roma. He stated that Roma, who won the Europa Conference League in 2022, have made contact over a loan move for the forward, something Liverpool have been willing to approve.

Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, now in charge in the eternal city, is the one who appears to be pushing for a deal.

“A mission that Ranieri has in mind is to regenerate Federico Chiesa. Contacts have already been initiated for the loan of the player from Liverpool to Roma. We will see if it is a negotiation that can develop and in what way.”

Chiesa has made close to 300 appearances in Italy for Fiorentina and Juventus, however, it hasn’t gone to plan in England with Liverpool.

Games

153

131

Goals

34

32

Assists

26

23

Minutes played

11,657

8,127

The 27-year-old has played just 387 minutes of action for the Reds, scoring twice and providing two assists in all competitions.

Now, with Liverpool and FSG ready to move him on in the summer, Chiesa could benefit from a loan move back to Italy for the 2025/26 season, making a transfer to Roma one to watch.