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A look at some of the latest Premier League transfer headlines following a busy weekend for rumours.
With Euro 2024 out of the way, pre-season in full swing and the start of the new Premier League season in sight, the transfer rumours are heating up. England’s top flight juggernauts are working hard behind the scenes to sign the talent they need this summer, while also trying to keep hold of their most important players.
After a whirlwind weekend for transfer headlines, let’s look at some of the latest.
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Spurs ‘keep close tabs’ on Premier League striker
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It is approaching one year since Harry Kane left Tottenham Hotspur to sign for Bayern Munich and his former club are still searching for a suitable replacement. While Spurs had a much stronger season than many predicted — even finishing three places higher in the Premier League than when Kane was last at the club — they still want a classic No.9 signing through the door.
According to Football Insider, Spurs are ‘continuing to keep close tabs’ on Dominic Solanke’s situation at Bournemouth and Ange Postecoglou is reportedly ‘pushing’ the club to get a deal over the line before Deadline Day.
Spurs do face competition for £65m-rated Solanke though, with West Ham and his former club Chelsea both also in the mix. Cherries manager Andoni Iraola has admitted that the 26-year-old ‘could leave the club before the window shuts’. A striker is very much a top priority for Postecoglou at this time and if Bournemouth have acknowledged that Solanke could be moving on, the stars could align for Spurs to make their move.
The 3AM Verdict: Despite the absence of Kane, Tottenham still managed to tally 74 goals for the season, which was considerably more than Manchester United’s 57, despite them splashing the cash on Rasmus Højlund and Mason Mount last summer. Solanke has been a key player for Bournemouth, scoring 21 goals in all competitions last season but even with his influence the Cherries finished in 12th place in the Premier League. The 26-year-old has reached a point in his career where he has unlocked his potential and should be challenging for trophies and competing in Europe, so it seems likely that he will be assessing his options this summer.
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Van Dijk transfer claim debunked
Liverpool fans have been growing concerned over the status of Virgil van Dijk, following his comments at Euro 2024 about ‘thinking’ on his future. The Reds captain is now into the final 12 months of his contract and risks leaving the club for free next year if new terms aren’t agreed or a sale isn’t finalised this window.
TEAMtalk have reported that Van Dijk himself has given the ‘green light’ for a Public Investment Fund negotiator to approach Liverpool about a deal amid interest from Saudi Arabia. The two parties reportedly discussed the centre-back’s ‘possible farewell amount’, which has been quoted at €55 million (£46.3m). However, the Liverpool Echo has since debunked this claim, stating that the Reds ‘have had no contact from Saudi Arabia over the player, never mind any actual solid bid’.
The 3AM Verdict: Losing Van Dijk will be a huge blow for Liverpool whenever that day comes but leaving this summer will likely only start a domino effect of uncertainty in the first season without Jurgen Klopp. The skipper has previously stressed he is happy at Anfield so a summer departure will be a shock for most, however, the Reds are also at risk of losing Mohamed Salah for free as it is.
The Egyptian had also been linked to the Saudi Pro League but talks have died down and reports have claimed he could be staying at Liverpool, but with no contract talks on the go. Losing key players as free agents will be a tough pill to swallow and the club have some very tough decisions to make if these stars don’t plan on signing new terms.