Hello and welcome to our brand new transfer newsletter.
My name is Simon Jones and, as well as writing regularly for the Daily Mail and MailOnline, I’m aiming to give you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer’s transfer window.
It promises to be busy once again in the Premier League as the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea look to splash further millions in a bid to close the gap on Arsenal and Manchester City while those at risk of relegation will be in fear of the proverbial vultures preparing to swoop for their best players.
Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea look to splash further millions this summer in a bid to close the gap on Arsenal and Manchester City
Inter Milan register an interest in Allan Saint-Maximin…
Here’s news that will have Diogo Dalot dancing round his Cheshire home today: Inter Milan are keen on Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
The twinkle-toed Frenchman tormented Manchester United right-back Dalot on Sunday and that impressed the Italian club’s scouts who were present at St James’ Park to see him.
Despite his Gallic flair, Saint-Maximin has not always been the first name on Eddie Howe’s team sheet with the manager wanting a higher work-rate from his players.
Sevilla and AC Milan had a cheeky dabble at taking the 26-year-old on loan with options in January but Inter are more serious as they contemplate a summer bid.
Newcastle’s valuation will be key as they need to keep books balanced for Financial Fair Play. Howe wants to strengthen and has an eye on potential recruits such as Harvey Barnes of Leicester, United’s Scott McTominay, Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse and Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney.
Newcastle are stepping up efforts to find younger talent too this summer as they build from the back. Southampton’s head of youth recruitment Dan Rice – formerly of Fulham, Arsenal, and the FA – has been earmarked as the man to help them.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin
Daniel Levy is eager to sign James Maddison…
A few pounds may have been frittered away on the prospect of Brendan Rodgers turning up as Tottenham’s new manager overnight but the chat is Daniel Levy is more keen on bringing in someone else from Leicester City: James Maddison.
The Foxes’ cunning midfield maestro, also a target for Newcastle, is a player Spurs wish to sign no matter who their next…