The Rossoneri will be hoping that things go to plan this time round after two previous postponements, and if reports are to be believed then they could be plotting some significant
moves in the summer transfer market.
Man Utd will be looking to make
moves in the summer transfer window to strengthen the squad and bridge the gap to rivals Manchester City.
Jose Mourinho has made only relatively minor
moves in the summer transfer moves, bringing in Radamel Falcao on a loan deal from AS Monaco and signing Stoke City keeper Asmir Begovic to replace Petr Cech.
However Chelsea's
moves in the summer transfer window were restricted to the signings of Asmir Begovic, Pedro, Baba Rahman and deadline - day captures of defensive back - up options Papy Djilobodji and Michael Hector.
Arsene Wenger is ready to push on with efforts to offload a number of his Emirates Stadium squad to help finance further
moves in the summer transfer market with the arrivals of both Santi Cazorla and Nuri Sahin, from Malaga and Real Madrid respectively, set to be completed in the next few days.
Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal has dropped a subtle hint that he could be on
the move in the summer transfer window amid links with Chelsea and Manchester United.
Not exact matches
In the last few days rumours have broken from the Italian media that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Napoli to see the transfer of their star striker Gonzalo Higuain to Arsenal, in what will surely be one of the biggest moves of the summe
In the last few days rumours have broken from the Italian media that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Napoli to see the
transfer of their star striker Gonzalo Higuain to Arsenal,
in what will surely be one of the biggest moves of the summe
in what will surely be one of the biggest
moves of the
summer.
The Express now claim Aarons» future at St James» Park is
in doubt due to a contract dispute, which could see Arsenal and Liverpool try their luck with a
move in this
summer's
transfer window.
There were many many Arsenal
transfer rumours linking Joel Campbell with a
move away from the club
in the
summer, as the Costa Rican international was not happy with sitting on the bench under Wenger, but the Boss says that he knew Campbell would get his chance to prove himself.
The Red Devils are already thought to be lining up a # 60m bid for the Portuguese international,
in a
move that would break their club
transfer record again after already doing so twice this year with deals for Juan Mata
in January and Angel Di Maria
in the
summer.
With most of the recent Arsenal
transfer rumours focusing on which strikers might be
in the running for a
summer move to north London, following the confirmation this week that it would definitely not be the Leicester City and England star Jamie Vardy, the football media might soon have to find something else to talk about.
Arsenal are being strongly linked with a
move for Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus
in the upcoming
summer transfer window, according to the Daily Mail.
Juventus now hope he can be persuaded to
move to Serie A, with Massimiliano Allegri keen to strengthen his side after a relatively quiet
summer in the
transfer market.
With Di Maria
moving to United towards the end of this
summer, Juan Mata's place
in Louis van Gaal's place is now said to be under threat, leading to strong interest from Juventus for when the
transfer window re-opens
in January.
Juventus and Paris Saint - Germain look to have agreed a # 58m fee for Paul Pogba to make the
move from Italy to France
in this
summer's
transfer window.
Arsenal are being linked with some exciting
moves in the
transfer market this
summer, with reports suggesting Arsene Wenger could make significant improvements to his squad without having to spend a great deal at all.
They would of course be able to enter into contract negotiations
in January over a potential free
transfer next
summer, but a winter
move is believed to be preferred.
The Netherlands international was reported to have arrived
in England on Thursday via Manchester Airport, sparking rumours that he was closing
in on a
move to Old Trafford ahead of the
summer transfer window.
With the
summer transfer window edging closer, the Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has sparked rumors of his interest
in one of the Premier League's brightest young talents, Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling, who will be demanding a
move away from Anfield
in a meeting with manager Brendan Rodgers and the club's chief executive Ian Ayre this Friday, according to reports.
Stindl has only eighteen months remaining on his current contract, with the report claiming a release clause of just # 2.2 m comes into effect
in the
summer transfer window, which would no doubt make him a potential bargain if he did make the
move to Anfield.
Manchester City are gearing up to
move for Inter Milan goalkeeper Samir Handanovic
in the
summer transfer window, report The Sun.
The report goes on to claim that the Portuguese manager is not planning to stand
in the way of Martial
moving on, and why would he if the
transfer rumours linking the club with another round of massive
summer spending are not completely off the mark?
Everton defender John Stones has reportedly handed
in a
transfer request to force a
move to Chelsea before the close of the
summer window.
Wenger denies any interest
in the player, «we are strong
in attack, we have top options with Giroud and Walcott, and we also have Campbell, Sanogo, Podolski and Akpom coming back
in the
summer», but the Frenchman did hint at a
move when pushed further, «if any player is unhappy, then yes, a
transfer could happen.
Oxlade - Chamberlain's current contract with Arsenal runs until June 2018, but he has been linked with a
move away from the Emirates Stadium
in the
summer transfer window.
There have been numerous Arsenal rumours since last
summer that have variously accused Hector Bellerin of demanding a
transfer during the
summer window, and even more recently saying that the club had decided themselves to
move the young Spaniard on to fund our own spending
in this coming close - season.
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up a shock
summer move for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey
in the
summer transfer window.
Before the Gunners signed Pierre - Emerick Aubameyang this
summer, all the Arsenal
transfer rumours were pointing us
in the direction of Malcom from Bordeaux, but the French club wouldn't play ball and refused to countenance any
move for the 20 year - old, despite the player's open wish to
move on to a bigger and better things.
Sead Kolasinac joined Arsenal last
summer from Schalke04
in the Bundesliga, and he could have been instrumental
in persuading Max Meyer to
move to the Emirates as well on a free
transfer.
Highly rated Palermo forward Paulo Dybala, 21, will not be
moving in the January
transfer window, according to the club president, but he is set to
move to the Premier League this
summer --(London Evening Standard)
We should have a bit of coin
in the bank for a striker but only
in the
summer transfer where it's a better market and besides if Bats works out, then he and Zorc can ask Chelsea for a permanent
move if the price is right but this is 6 months away.
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In the Champions League next season as it will have a massive impact on
Transfers come the
summer as we have all seen how those top players looking to
move teams will only go to another team playing Champions League football.
This past
summer, Manchester United broke the teenage -
transfer record to acquire Monaco striker Anthony Martial
in a
move that paid immediate dividends for the Red Devils.
An exit
in the
summer transfer window failed to materialise with Atleti banned from signing players until January, and so another strategy was proposed whereby Costa would go out on loan for six months before then
moving back to Madrid.
Royals boss McDermott has already worked wonders this
summer, bringing
in Pavel Pogrebnyak, Danny Guthrie and Garath McCleary without spending a penny
in transfer fees and now the newly promoted side are looking to add further top tier experience to their Madejski Stadium squad with a
move for Sunderland's Kieran Richardson.
David Luiz sealed a # 50m switch to the French capital with Paris Saint - Germain last
summer,
in a world - record
transfer fee for a defender, and the Brazilian has revealed Zlatan Ibrahimovic persuaded him towards the
move.
Dragovic, who joined Kiev from Swiss outift FC Basel
in the
summer of 2013, has developed a reputation as a tough tackling defender and was strongly linked with a
move to Premier League giants Manchester United
in the January
transfer window.
Alderweireld joined Tottenham Hotspur this past
summer on a five - year deal after an # 11.5 million
transfer move, joining up up with his former Ajax teammates Christian Eriksen and Jan Vertonghen at White Hart Lane
in the process.
Defensively minded midfielder Khedira is available on a free
transfer in the
summer and though a
move back to the Bundesliga is likely, Schalke said to be hot on the heels of the German international, Wenger would do well to make a late charge for the World Cup winner.
Indeed, the arrival of Elneny could spark an exciting year of
transfers for Arsenal fans, with the Mirror noting that Arsenal want a «top quality striker», and that Wenger is already considering two options, although the report is unclear whether the French coach is planning to make a
move in January or will wait until the
summer..
Aubameyang and Bailly won't be the last arrivals and City and United respectively, provided that they do complete
moves, as Mourinho and Guardiola, along with the likes of Jurgen Klopp, Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger draw their battle lines
in the
summer transfer market first before going to war
in the Premier League next season.
A deal supposedly already
in the works, Gareth Bale could make a sensational return to English football next
summer in an # 80m
move to United, eclipsing his old team - mate Di Maria as the club's most expensive signing and also the record
transfer brought
in by a British club.
What it does raise though is the need for depth and quality behind Lukaku, which could push them into making a
move in the
transfer marker this
summer to bring
in a replacement and top - class competition.
A
move this month is meant to be unlikely, but a
transfer in the
summer could well go ahead if the Red Devils make a large enough bid to tempt their Bundesliga counterparts.
The Anfield side have suffered greatly following the sale of Luis Suarez to Barcelona and are keen to make a statement of intent
in the
summer transfer window and will push to bring
in the South American duo though will only make the
move if they have a Champions League berth.
The former Chelsea midfielder has been heavily linked with a
move to the current leaders of the Barclays Premier League for the majority of the
summer transfer window and there is reportedly an agreement
in place between the two clubs and negotiations are set to continue over a few minor details according to Sky Sports.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is closing
in on
moves to bring
in a trio of talents as he continues to push for his
summer transfer business to be conducted early.
Super rich chairman Alexander Dyukov sanctioned the # 47m
transfer of Brazilian forward Hulk from Porto, the # 32.5 m
move for Benfica midfielder Axel Witsel
in 2012 and even stumped up the # 13m needed to land Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia over the
summer.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting some amazing
transfer moves for this
summer, so here's a look at how their likely starting lineup could look next season if they do manage to land their ambitious targets, including exciting names
in attack as they pursue Liverpool's Raheem Sterling.