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The latest Premier League transfer headlines and our take on the situation.
The start of the 2024/25 Premier League season is fast approaching and and before we know it, Deadline Day will also be upon us. So far, it’s been an interesting transfer window but we can expect rumours to build up as we enter the final weeks of business, with clubs scrambling to get last-minute deals over the line. Let’s take a look at some of the latest rumour headlines.
Spurs urged to consider £85m Chelsea target
Tottenham Hotspur made headlines when they beat the competition to Archie Gray’s signature, however, they are still without a new clinical No.9 to replace Harry Kane. Former Everton chief Keith Wyness has backed Spurs to enter the race for Victor Osimhen, as rivals Chelsea continue to keep tabs on him.
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“The number nine, for me, is the difference in the top four race. With the present squad, I think they’re still going to be lucky to qualify for Europe. There are a lot of clubs making big moves,” he told Football Insider.
“They’re going to have to make that big signing. Archie Gray is a great talent, but that’s not the answer. There needs to be someone — like an Osimhen — to come in. I wouldn’t be surprised if Spurs are looking at and keeping themselves informed on Osimhen’s situation at Napoli. He’s one they need to keep their eyes on.”
The 3AM Verdict: Spurs do indeed need to bring in someone who can bang in goals for fun and Osimhen could be a strong option, teamed up with the likes of Heung-min Son in attack. Napoli have reportedly slashed their asking price for the striker and are looking to bank £85 million through a sale, rather than the £100 million release clause currently in place. It’s still a high amount to pay but at 25 years of age and with 48 goals scored in the last two seasons, Osimhen would be an investment for the future and his performances will surely eventually pay for themselves.
Liverpool offer for midfielder ‘should arrive in next few days’
Liverpool have been considering options to add to their engine room as their midfield restructure is still not yet complete. Teun Koopmeiners has been linked with the Reds for a while now and new information from Italy suggests that they could be making steps towards trying to bring him to Anfield.
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According to Claudio Raimondi of Sportmediaset (relayed via Tuttojuve), Liverpool have ‘knocked on the door’ to sign Koopmeiners. The Atalanta midfielder is someone Arne Slot knows well from their time at AZ Alkmaar together and it is believed that an initial offer from the Reds ‘should arrive in the next few days’. The only thing hanging over the situation is that Koopmeiners’ desire is to represent Juventus, which could decide whether he entertains interest from the Premier League or not.
The 3AM Verdict: Signing Koopmeiners would be a huge statement from Liverpool, as he has been on their radar for some time now. The Netherlands international contributed 15 goals and seven assists last season, so it’s no surprise why the Reds are so interested. However, Liverpool signed three creative-minded midfielders last summer in Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, while Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are also in the mix. Unless Slot is willing to offload some players from the engine room, their money may be better spent on a senior defensive midfielder to rival Wataru Endō, rather than another playmaker to challenge for a place in the starting XI.