Hello and welcome to another edition of our transfer newsletter, brought exclusively to you.
My name is Simon Jones and, as well as writing regularly in 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 in this column.
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.
Manchester United’s squad could be given a major overhaul in the summer under Erik ten Hag
Brighton bound for Nelson?
He has impressed when called upon which is why Arsenal want to hold onto winger Reiss Nelson, however, they face strong competition from Brighton.
The Premier League leaders have opened talks over a new contract with the 23-year-old, who is a free agent in the summer, and were hopeful of an agreement but his pathway to Brighton’s first team may be clearer. Nelson has scored three goals in his four Premier League appearances this season and is keen to kick on after two loan spells away.
He had further interest from abroad but is understood to be attracted by staying in the Premier League with Brighton.
Reiss Nelson is open to a move to fellow Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion
But Seagulls hope to tie down wonderkid Ferguson
Now he could be the best thing to come out of Ireland since Guinness but Brighton are hopeful of agreeing a new contract with boy wonder Evan Ferguson before the end of the month – despite strong interest from Manchester United and Tottenham.
Roberto de Zerbi says Brighton are lucky to have the 18-year-old forward, who they picked up from Irish side Bohemians ahead of Liverpool, and says he can become a ‘European great’.
United want Ferguson this summer, as well as a more experienced striker, while Tottenham see him as an heir apparent to Harry Kane. England captain Kane may yet decide to see out his contract and leave on a free next summer with Paris St Germain and Real Madrid now lurking.
It’s true, towering teenager Ferguson supported United as a boy and idolised Wayne Rooney, but the fact is he is getting invaluable experience and playing time under De Zerbi and sees no need to leave just yet.
Brighton know United also admire their…