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David Ornstein\u2019s One To Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n The Athletic revealed last week<\/a> that Liverpool had made a second offer for Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Florian Wirtz.<\/p>\n An agreement has yet to be reached but talks continue over the Germany international with optimism that a deal can be struck. There is a feeling around the matter that this could be a pivotal week in ascertaining the outcome of what has become a one-horse race for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, given his preference to join Liverpool and the Anfield club\u2019s willingness to push.<\/p>\n Wirtz is the most high-profile situation in the market right now; Liverpool\u2019s proposal was worth up to a club-record \u20ac130million (\u00a3109m; $148.5m) \u2014 comprised of a guaranteed fee plus potential add-ons \u2014 and may yet increase. A long-term target for Liverpool, Wirtz is their first choice and the only player they have made a bid for in his position.<\/p>\n But it can be disclosed that head coach Arne Slot left his holiday last week and flew to the south of France to meet Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Liverpool are committed to Wirtz, though that doesn\u2019t stop them performing due diligence on other options and preparing for all outcomes. The Cherki discussions were scheduled before the Wirtz chase accelerated and it is normal to proceed with such conversations while your priority signing is not complete and multiple plates are spinning.<\/p>\n Wirtz was also targeted by Manchester City and Bayern Munich. City\u2019s pursuit did not develop further and they are now focusing on Cherki. While reports have suggested there is a release clause worth \u20ac22.5million in his contract, this is not the case and Lyon want to negotiate for a significantly bigger fee \u2014 despite Cherki\u2019s terms expiring next summer.<\/p>\n Agreements still need to be found between the clubs and with the player, however the situation is progressing and City are hopeful of landing the 21-year-old Frenchman.<\/p>\n Would Cherki suit City?<\/strong><\/p>\n City need to replenish their midfield following Kevin De Bruyne\u2019s departure and Mateo Kovacic\u2019s latest injury<\/a>. That they seem to have missed out on Wirtz also makes their approach for Cherki understandable.<\/p>\n Cherki is a technically gifted player who is comfortable shooting, passing and dribbling with both feet and can play out wide or in midfield. The France Under-21 international excels at using his dribbling to fuel his creativity, evading pressure and unbalancing defenders with ease.<\/p>\n City have relied more on ball-carrying to create chances in recent seasons through the signings of Kovacic, Jeremy Doku, Savinho and Omar Marmoush. Cherki fits well into that scheme and adds an extra layer with his passing. He can both dictate tempo with controlled passes and create chances with more daring attempts.<\/p>\n Defensively, Cherki is not the most intense presser. He does recognise triggers, though, and Pep Guardiola will be expected to get the best out of him in this regard, too.<\/p>\n Anantaajith Raghuraman<\/p>\n What Else We\u2019re Hearing<\/strong><\/p>\n City are pursuing a deal for Ait-Nouri (David Rogers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n ArsenalWhat positions will they be looking at in the summer window?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that Arsenal intend to add a new No 9 this summer. Arsenal considered signing a centre-forward last summer and then in the winter transfer window, but ultimately chose to hold fire.<\/p>\n With Jorginho set to leave the club, they also have a vacancy in holding midfield \u2014 this will be addressed by the arrival of Martin Zubimendi<\/strong> from Real Sociedad. The deal is effectively agreed, pending a medical, but Arsenal fans may have to wait for confirmation: Real Sociedad have expressed a preference for the deal to be ratified in July for accounting purposes.<\/p>\n Arsenal are also interested in finding other ways to augment their attacking threat, perhaps through a wide player. While there has been a lot of speculation about the left flank, Arsenal may need a player who is an option on the right. Raheem Sterling<\/strong> has not yet been officially notified that his time at Arsenal will not be extended, but the expectation is that he will leave when his loan from Chelsea expires at the end of June. Ethan Nwaneri can play that position but in the long term, he has been earmarked for a central role. That leaves Arsenal without an obvious alternative to Bukayo Saka. If Arsenal do go for a wide player, the ability to play on either flank would be advantageous.<\/p>\n Arsenal are in the market for a new goalkeeper as an understudy for David Raya. Their longstanding interest in Espanyol\u2019s Joan Garcia<\/strong> is well documented, but he appears to be headed elsewhere. Arsenal are already working on alternatives.<\/p>\n They have also explored the signing of a young centre-half to complement William Saliba and Gabriel. They had a considerable interest in Vitor Reis, prior to the Brazilian teenager landing at Manchester City in January, and also hoped to sign Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth before he moved to Real Madrid. If Arsenal can identify a central defender of similar promise, they may pounce.<\/p>\n The club have also allocated budget to Per Mertesacker to enable him to strengthen the academy.<\/p>\n What is the manager\u2019s priority?<\/strong><\/p>\n Mikel Arteta has spoken about his desire to improve the size of the Arsenal squad, describing last season\u2019s roster as \u201csuper-short\u201d.<\/p>\n In terms of positional needs, centre-forward is, as mentioned, likely to figure prominently in this thinking. Arteta pushed for the signing of Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa in January, but Arsenal ultimately had concerns over the price-tag. Arteta will be determined to remedy the situation this summer.<\/p>\n Are there any specific players they are targeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n Having accepted that Alexander Isak of Newcastle appears beyond reach, Arsenal have explored the parameters of deals for centre-forwards Viktor Gyokeres<\/strong> and Benjamin Sesko<\/strong>. Arsenal\u2019s leadership group have debated the merits of both players. If they have made a clear decision on their preference, they are keeping it close to their chests.<\/p>\n If it is to be Sesko, RB Leipzig would prefer an early sale. That would grant them clarity and time to help their rebuild. Having missed out on the Champions League, there\u2019s also a financial shortfall to meet. Gyokeres, however, may be the cheaper overall package. Arsenal must weigh the price for the Sporting CP forward, alongside a number of other criteria, before making a final decision.<\/p>\n Sesko is an option for Arsenal (Maja Hitij\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n There are also other names under discussion: January target Watkins<\/strong> has not been discounted entirely, although Arsenal would have the same reservations on price.<\/p>\n In the wide areas, Arsenal have also explored a number of options. Senior figures at the club have held talks with 29-year-old Leroy Sane<\/strong>, who is out of contract with Bayern Munich this summer. Sane also has interest from Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in England. The expectation has been that Sane, whose family are happy in Munich, would renew with Bayern \u2014 but Arsenal are an alternative if the Germany international decides to move on.<\/p>\n Brentford\u2019s Bryan Mbeumo<\/strong> is another player who caught Arsenal\u2019s eye \u2014 but he has decided he wants to join Manchester United.<\/p>\n Arsenal\u2019s interest in Nico Williams<\/strong> is longstanding, while the coaching staff are also keen admirers of Real Madrid\u2019s Rodrygo<\/strong>. The numbers associated with a hypothetical deal for the Brazilian international, however, would be challenging. Anthony Gordon<\/strong> of Newcastle is another who Arsenal like, but who would command a high fee.<\/p>\n Who will they be looking to sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oleksandr Zinchenko<\/strong> could leave this summer. The arrival of Riccardo Calafiori and subsequent emergence of academy player Myles Lewis-Skelly have seen Zinchenko fall down the pecking order.<\/p>\n Other potential sales are likely to involve players who spent last season out on loan.<\/p>\n Arsenal have taken up the option to extend Albert Sambi Lokonga<\/strong>\u2019s contract by a year. That should enable them to sell him this summer for a reasonable fee. Sevilla had an option to make last season\u2019s loan move permanent, but have not enacted the clause. Lokonga\u2019s preference would be to remain in Spain.<\/p>\n Reiss Nelson<\/strong> is another who could be on the move permanently \u2014 if he can prove his fitness. Nelson, who was on loan at Fulham, underwent surgery for a hamstring injury in February. Fabio Vieira<\/strong> spent the year with Porto but his future is now uncertain. Karl Hein<\/strong> is another whose next step is yet to be decided. He spent last season on loan at Real Valladolid, and is keen to continue playing first-team football.<\/p>\n What moves have they made already?<\/strong><\/p>\n Kieran Tierney<\/strong> and Jorginho<\/strong> have agreed pre-contracts with Celtic and Flamengo, respectively.<\/p>\n What sort of budget do they have and what is their PSR position?<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal intend to be \u2014 and plan in order to be \u2014 fully compliant with both the Premier League and UEFA\u2019s financial rules.<\/p>\n UEFA\u2019s are actually more challenging to meet. They limit clubs\u2019 spending on wages, transfers and agents\u2019 fees to 70 per cent of their revenue. Arsenal should, however, be in a position of some flexibility, having offset last summer\u2019s purchases by selling the likes of Eddie Nketiah, Aaron Ramsdale and Emile Smith Rowe.<\/p>\n James McNicholas<\/p>\n Chelsea<\/strong>What positions will they be looking at in the summer window?<\/strong><\/p>\n They have already bought one striker, but there could be another on the way. Certainly, adding more attacking talent is one of the priorities, and that includes a right-footed left winger. Chelsea are open to buying in other areas too, but it very much depends on what deals for the quality required are possible.<\/p>\n For example, by making a strong move for Bournemouth\u2019s Dean Huijsen before he opted for Real Madrid, they showed they are prepared to buy a centre-back, but only if the right opportunity comes up.<\/p>\n This approach has even been extended to the goalkeeper position. This is not to say they will definitely sign another one because they already have what are considered to be good options in Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic (loaned to Strasbourg last season), Filip Jorgensen and teenager Mike Penders (officially joining from Genk in this window after being signed last August). However, none of the first three has been earmarked as the definite No 1 for next season either, while Penders is still too inexperienced to be considered for the job yet.<\/p>\n Penders will join Chelsea this summer (John Thys\/Belga\/AFP via Getty Images)What is the manager\u2019s priority?<\/strong><\/p>\n It does not really work that way at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n In the Chelsea structure, the sporting team \u2014 Paul Winstanley, Laurence Stewart, Joe Shields and Sam Jewell \u2014 recruit the players with some input from the head coach, but the ultimate decision lies with them.<\/p>\n Are there any specific players they are targeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n As\u00a0The Athletic\u00a0revealed last week, Chelsea have interest in Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> who is also of interest to Liverpool if Darwin Nunez leaves,<\/a> and that has not gone away just because they have succeeded in acquiring Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. But the club are not prepared to meet the German side\u2019s \u20ac100million valuation.<\/p>\n Borussia Dortmund\u2019s Jamie Gittens<\/strong> and Manchester United\u2019s Alejandro Garnacho<\/strong> are on their list of winger targets. Real Madrid\u2019s Rodrygo is not under consideration.<\/p>\n As far as centre-backs are concerned, one of the names not being considered right now is Everton\u2019s Jarrad Branthwaite.<\/p>\n Who will they be looking to sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is a rather long file. The majority of those who have been away on loan is a fairly obvious place to begin because they left to get more first-team football in the first place: so there\u2019s Sterling, Ben Chilwell, Carney Chukwuemeka, Armando Broja, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Renato Veiga<\/strong> and Axel Disasi<\/strong> to start with. Joao Felix<\/strong> is another possibility, too.<\/p>\n Lesley Ugochukwu<\/strong> is well-liked and his loan at Southampton is viewed positively, but Chelsea are now well stocked in midfield. Chelsea believe he will generate a lot of interest this summer. Alfie Gilchrist<\/strong>, who was on loan at Sheffield United last season, is expected to explore his options. Fellow academy graduate Leo Castledine<\/strong> is pursuing a move elsewhere<\/a>\u00a0and there will be others from the junior ranks doing the same.<\/p>\n Chelsea believe there will be interest in Ugochukwu (Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Meanwhile, from the senior squad that did play under Enzo Maresca last season, Christopher Nkunku<\/strong> is going to depart. The Athletic reported in November that he was not happy at Stamford Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n Trevoh Chalobah<\/strong> and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall<\/strong> might have a decision to make given their place in the first XI is not assured, while one of the goalkeepers \u2014 not Penders \u2014 may go on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n Will anyone move out on loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Ecuador international Kendry Paez<\/strong>, who is officially a Chelsea player now, having agreed to join from Independiente del Valle in his homeland two years ago, is expected to go to Strasbourg. Midfielder Mathis Amougou<\/strong>, bought from Saint-Etienne for \u00a312.5million earlier this year<\/a>, is going to join him there.<\/p>\n Other youngsters in line for a loan are striker Marc Guiu<\/strong>, defender Aaron Anselmino<\/strong>, and Penders<\/strong>. Having suffered a bad thigh and knee injury to end his spell at Goztepe in Turkey prematurely last December, a loan is also being seen as an option for striker David Datro Fofana<\/strong>.<\/p>\n What moves have they made already?<\/strong><\/p>\n Delap is having his medical ahead of a move from relegated Ipswich for \u00a330million. But the squad is also going to be boosted by the arrival of three other signings already agreed over the past 12 months. There is Brazil international Estevao Willian<\/strong><\/a>, bought from Palmeiras for an initial \u20ac34million, Sporting CP midfielder Dario Essugo<\/strong> for \u00a318.5m<\/a> and highly-rated Strasbourg centre-back Mamadou Sarr<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for \u20ac14m.<\/p>\n Midfielder Andrey Santos<\/strong> is also going to be part of the senior squad for the first time, having impressed on loan at Strasbourg over the past 18 months.<\/p>\n What sort of budget do they have and what is their PSR position?<\/strong><\/p>\n How much business Chelsea do will partly depend on the amount of money they can raise from the sales listed above.<\/p>\n But they are in a strong financial position, having qualified for the Champions League and can make up to \u00a397million ($131m) at the Club World Cup, which kicks off in the USA later this month.<\/p>\n There are no concerns over PSR.<\/p>\n Simon Johnson<\/p>\n Liverpool<\/strong>What positions will they be looking at in the summer window?<\/strong><\/p>\n Liverpool have already strengthened their right-sided options with the \u00a329.5million signing Jeremie Frimpong<\/a> from Bayer Leverkusen. Internally, he is not viewed as a like-for-like replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has joined Real Madrid.<\/p>\n Part of the attraction for Liverpool is Frimpong\u2019s versatility, with the Netherlands international having previously shone at full-back, wing-back and as a winger. It promises to be a busy summer for the Premier League champions, who are also currently looking to secure deals for an attacking midfielder and a left-back.<\/p>\n What is the manager\u2019s priority?<\/strong><\/p>\n Arne Slot has spoken about wanting to add \u201cnew weapons\u201d to his Liverpool side. He knows they need to evolve and improve if they are going to build on winning the title.<\/p>\n He is also determined to ensure they are serious contenders for the Champions League in 2025-26, having been knocked out at the round-of-16 stage last season (albeit by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain, who they took to penalties). Slot wants to add more pace, more dynamism, more creativity and more goals.<\/p>\n Jeremie Frimpong has already joined from Bayer Leverkusen (Christian Kaspar-Bartke\/Getty Images)Are there any specific players they are targeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n The big one is Bayer Leverkusen\u2019s Florian Wirtz<\/strong>. Liverpool are prepared to shatter their transfer record to land the gifted Germany international. Last week they made an improved bid of around \u00a3109million<\/a>, inclusive of add-ons.<\/p>\n Discussions between the clubs are continuing. Wirtz, who had also attracted strong interest from Bayern Munich and Manchester City, is keen on following Frimpong to Anfield.<\/p>\n The 22-year-old, who is currently with the Germany squad preparing for Wednesday\u2019s Nations League semi-final against Portugal, would be a hugely exciting addition. He scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists in 31 Bundesliga appearances in 2024-25. Wirtz can play out wide but has predominantly operated centrally as a No 10 or false nine.<\/p>\n Liverpool have also targeted Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez<\/strong>, who the south coast club value at around \u00a345million. Further incomings after Wirtz and Kerkez would be heavily influenced by outgoings.<\/p>\n Who will they be looking to sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n Liverpool have already banked \u20ac10million after striking a deal with Madrid for Alexander-Arnold<\/a> to leave a month early so he can play for them in the Club World Cup.<\/p>\n They have also agreed a fee rising to \u00a318million with Brentford for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher<\/strong><\/a>, who only had one year remaining on his contract and was desperate to become a No 1 after a long stint as Alisson\u2019s deputy. Giorgi Mamardashvili<\/strong>, who was bought for \u00a329m last summer, will arrive from Valencia next month to compete with Alisson for a starting place.<\/p>\n Liverpool should also raise significant funds from the sale of Darwin Nunez<\/strong>, who has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League. Atletico Madrid and Milan have also been monitoring his situation. There is also uncertainty over the future of Luis Diaz<\/strong>, who has been linked with Barcelona and Saudi club Al Nassr. His contract is due to expire in 2027.<\/p>\n If, as expected, Liverpool sign Kerkez, then one of their current left-backs would be surplus to requirements, with Kostas Tsimikas<\/strong> deemed the most likely to depart.<\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether players who found their game time limited in 2024-25, such as Harvey Elliott<\/strong> and Jarell Quansah,<\/strong> push for a move and what kind of offers are forthcoming. Tyler Morton, Nat Phillips<\/strong> and Rhys Williams<\/strong> are expected to leave in search of a fresh challenge.<\/p>\n There is also plenty of interest in Ben Doak<\/strong>, whose successful loan spell at Middlesbrough last season was cut short by injury, and Stefan Bajcetic<\/strong>, who had temporary stints at Red Bull Salzburg and then Las Palmas.<\/p>\n Will anyone move out on loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n Jayden Danns<\/strong>, who was loaned to Sunderland in January only to quickly return to Merseyside with a back injury, and James McConnell<\/strong>\u00a0are likely to be sent out to boost their development. There are also decisions to be made on youngsters such as Owen Beck, Lewis Koumas, Kaide Gordon, Calvin Ramsay, Luke Chambers<\/strong> and Luca Stephenson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Third-choice goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros<\/strong> is keen to gain more senior experience after staying put as cover in 2024-25. Harvey Davies could potentially step up. The academy graduate would have been out of contract this summer, but he recently signed an extension.<\/p>\n Jayden Danns is likely to leave Liverpool on loan (Oli Scarff\/AFP via Getty Images)What sort of budget do they have, and what is their PSR position?<\/strong><\/p>\n Club owner Fenway Sports Group remains committed to a self-sustaining business model, with all revenues generated made available to be reinvested into the club. Each prospective deal is assessed on its merits rather than Liverpool having a set amount they can spend.<\/p>\n The latest accounts, covering the 2023-24 season, saw the club post a pre-tax loss of \u00a357million. However, they have no concerns in terms of PSR as they made a profit of \u00a37.5m in 2021-22 and a loss of \u00a39m in 2022-23.<\/p>\n The financial landscape for Liverpool next season is much rosier with another money-spinning crack at the Champions League and the riches of winning the Premier League title. They also have a new kit sponsorship deal with Adidas<\/a> kicking in this summer \u2014 one which represents a significant increase on the current agreement with Nike, which is worth around \u00a360million per season when royalties are included \u2014 and a lucrative pre-season tour of Asia, where they will play games in Hong Kong and Japan.<\/p>\n They have the flexibility to finance deals like the one for Wirtz. Signing him and Kerkez, having already secured Frimpong, would take their summer outlay beyond \u00a3180million, but Liverpool will expect to claw back a big chunk of that through sales.<\/p>\n James Pearce<\/p>\n Has Liverpool\u2019s quiet summer last year allowed them to spend this window?<\/strong><\/p>\n Per their most recent accounts, Liverpool\u2019s net transfer spend last summer was just \u00a3100,000 and, though winning the Premier League might have crystallised some performance-related clauses on existing players, it\u2019s clear they spent little in 2024-25.<\/p>\n The coming summer looks rather different. Frimpong has already joined for just shy of \u00a330million; a club-record \u00a3109m bid for his Leverkusen team-mate Wirtz was lodged on Friday. There\u2019s an obvious willingness \u2014 and ability \u2014 to spend this year.<\/p>\n That is, at least in part, down to last year\u2019s frugality. Based on 2023-24 financials, Liverpool already boasted lower transfer fee amortisation costs than their \u2018Big Six\u2019 rivals, lagging over \u00a321million per year behind fifth-highest Spurs. Last year\u2019s lack of spending will have only seen the gap grow wider and, with Liverpool\u2019s revenue expected to soar over \u00a3700m in 2024-25, their scope for transfer spending looks much broader.<\/p>\n Under FSG, Liverpool have carefully managed their transfer outlay. That is born more of a desire to be run sustainably than from fear of breaching regulations or cash flow troubles; they have little to worry about in PSR terms, and in September 2024, increased their revolving credit facility (basically, a flexible loan) from \u00a3200million to \u00a3350m. The cash is there to be drawn upon, if they want to.<\/p>\n Net transfer spend under FSG has tended to dip to zero every couple of years, reflective of the ownership group\u2019s desire to run the club largely within its means. After last summer followed that trend, Liverpool definitely have the capacity to invest this time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Chris Weatherspoon<\/p>\n Manchester City<\/strong>What positions will they be looking at in the summer window?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is the possibility that Ederson, their first-choice goalkeeper of the past eight years, could leave, so a new face at that position might be on the cards. Stefan Ortega is an able deputy but the German also left his future in doubt over recent months. Then again, Guardiola \u2014 speaking at a golf event in Girona this week \u2014 was confident that both goalkeepers would be at the club next season.<\/p>\n There\u2019s doubt, too, with the full-back positions, where Guardiola took to deploying midfielders Matheus Nunes and Nico O\u2019Reilly due to the lack of options over the season\u2019s final months. We reported on Monday that City are pursuing a deal to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers.<\/p>\n The gaping hole left by\u00a0De Bruyne, who announced in April he is leaving City<\/a>, also needs to be filled. There is unlikely to be one single player who can replicate his creative output so a mixture of players already at the club and a couple of additions looks to be the formula.<\/p>\n Another wide player is also likely with Jack Grealish\u2019s descent down the pecking order<\/a> leaving only Doku and Savinho as conventional wingers.<\/p>\n What is the manager\u2019s priority?<\/strong><\/p>\n To condense the squad. In an era in which most elite managers are pleading for bigger squads to cope with the relentless schedule, Pep Guardiola is railing against that thinking.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t want to leave five or six players in the tribune (sitting in the stand as there\u2019s no room for them in the matchday squad),\u201d he said after the 3-1 win against Bournemouth in May. \u201cI don\u2019t want that. I will quit. Make a shorter squad, I will stay. I don\u2019t want to have 24, 25, 26 players when everyone is fit. If I have injuries, unlucky. We have some players from the academy and we do it.\u201d<\/p>\n Are there any specific players they are targeting?<\/strong><\/p>\n They are keen on Milan\u2019s Tijjani Reijnders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Netherlands international was named Serie A midfielder of the year for 2024-25 and would fill one of the number eight spots that City are lacking in. At 26, he is entering his peak years compared to Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva, who turn 35 and 31 respectively this year.<\/p>\n City were also interested in Florian Wirtz but Liverpool appear to be his preferred destination<\/a>. They are exploring a deal for Lyon\u2019s Rayan Cherki<\/strong>. Nottingham Forest\u2019s Morgan Gibbs-White<\/strong> is another player they are considering to bolster their midfield options. City are also pursuing a deal to sign Ait-Nouri<\/strong> from Wolverhampton Wanderers, as reported by The Athletic on Monday.<\/a><\/p>\n Who will they be looking to sell?<\/strong><\/p>\n Ederson<\/strong> is open to a move to the Saudi Pro League, which could have happened last summer had a club met City\u2019s valuation. He only has one year remaining on his deal.<\/p>\n Grealish<\/strong> is a player who could also fetch a significant fee. He was a spare part for most of last season, starting only seven Premier League games, being left on the bench 12 times and failing to make the squad on the last day of the season.<\/p>\n Fellow England international John Stones<\/strong> could be another who could move on if clubs come in with the right offer. He managed only 13 starts in all competitions last season and with Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov to pick from, City may be carrying an extra body when everyone is fit.<\/p>\n Ederson has one year left on his deal (Carl Recine\/Getty Images)Will anyone move out on loan?<\/strong><\/p>\n Claudio Echeverri<\/strong> could be a player City Football Group uses its network to develop. He was signed from River Plate in January 2024 but was loaned back so he could play first-team minutes in Argentina.<\/p>\n He made his debut as a substitute in the FA Cup final defeat last month in which he spurned several big chances and it could be that the 19-year-old is one who needs to play more before being expected to perform in the Premier League.<\/p>\n What moves have they made already?<\/strong><\/p>\n City had an opening bid rejected for Reijnders last week and the two clubs remain apart on a fee.<\/p>\n He only signed a new deal this year, which ties him to Milan until 2030, so they are keen to extract value for one of their star players.<\/p>\n It is expected City will return with an improved offer.<\/p>\n What sort of budget do they have and what is their PSR position?<\/strong><\/p>\n City are in a healthy position, even after their \u00a3183million January spree. They should be able to invest heavily in refreshing the squad.<\/p>\n In the three years to the end of last season, City booked a cumulative pre-tax profit of \u00a3195.9million. Using a combination of estimates and figures disclosed in the accounts, The Athletic\u2019s BookKeeper projected City\u2019s PSR headroom in last season\u2019s calculation came to around \u00a3324m<\/a>.<\/p>\n The fees for Nico Gonzalez, Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis will be spread across four and a half years and City also brought in big money from the sales of Julian Alvarez, Joao Cancelo and Liam Delap.<\/p>\n Jordan Campbell<\/p>\n Manchester United<\/strong>What positions will they be looking at in the summer window?<\/strong><\/p>\n United have already announced the signing of Matheus Cunha<\/strong><\/a>, who is expected to operate as one of the two No 10s behind the striker. Bringing in a new centre-forward is also on the agenda after missing out on Liam Delap \u2014 with a move in the offing for Brentford\u2019s Bryan Mbeumo.<\/p>\n Coach Ruben Amorim is also believed to want an athletic No 8-type midfielder, while strengthening in the wing-back area is on the agenda too. A new goalkeeper could come into the reckoning should Andre Onana depart, but indications at this stage are that position is lower down the list.<\/p>\n What is the manager\u2019s priority?<\/strong><\/p>\n Adding goals to the team is the main priority after a league campaign in which United scored just 44 times, around half the total of champions Liverpool (86). 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