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 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.
Below, I bring you the latest news from across the globe ahead of the summer transfer window – with updates on a 16-year-old wonderkid labelled ‘the new Gerard Pique’ and several potential moves at Spanish giants Barcelona.
Below, Mail Sport columnist Simon Jones gives you insight, news and the latest chat from across the globe on all the deals taking shape ahead of this summer’s transfer window
Four Premier League giants are fighting for the signature of ‘the new Gerard Pique’ (right)
The 16-year-old Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic has been compared to the Barcelona legend
English giants eye ‘the new Gerard Pique’
All eyes were on Hajduk Split defender Luka Vuskovic at the Stade de Geneve last week. Pushing 6ft 5ins at just 16 years old, he’s difficult to miss.
The centre-back has already broken into Split’s first team and helped the club’s U19s progress to the final of the Uefa Youth League in a 3-1 win over AC Milan on Friday.
Manchester City have already made an enquiry for Vuskovic, who is valued at around £12million, while Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United were represented in Geneva.
Vuskovic has been compared to former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique in style but some scouts think he’s not so graceful and have reservations that his size limits his mobility, especially as he continues to grow.
He will have another chance to impress in the UEFA Youth League final on Monday evening as Split face AZ Alkmaar, conquerors of Sporting Lisbon.
Reds scout Barella for midfield shake-up
Liverpool scout Paul Goldrick, who was in the stands on Friday, has been a regular at Inter Milan games this season reporting on Nicolo Barella.
The Italy international is among the names on Liverpool’s list of midfield targets for this summer, alongside the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Mason Mount, Ryan…