The Premier League season took another unexpected turn over the weekend due to huge results on both sides of the table; there is still a lot to play for in every game. With Manchester City and Arsenal seeing off Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively, it seems like there will be a two-horse fight for the championship once Liverpool drops more points.
At the other end of the table, Burnley salvaged a draw against Manchester United and Everton overcame Brentford to clinch promotion to the Premier League. However, after losing 5-1 against Newcastle, Sheffield United’s future seems dismal. Here are the most recent transfer speculations to keep you informed as the season winds down and clubs begin to prepare for the summer.
Mo Salah Decision
Reports indicate that Liverpool are considering extending Mohamed Salah’s contract beyond the summer in response to interest from the Saudi Pro League. The club ‘absolutely expects’ to have its Egyptian winger on the team next season, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
Al Ittihad made a £150 million deal for Salah in the summer of 2016, but Liverpool turned down the offer, leaving them little time to locate a suitable successor. This summer, the 31-year-old will reach the last year of his contract; nevertheless, there is no indication that he will actively want to depart, despite ongoing interest.
The Saudi Pro League reportedly believes Salah wants to remain at Liverpool for another year, but that didn’t stop them from trying to entice him away from the club last summer. If Salah decides not to re-sign with the team, he will be free to go in 2025.
Three o’clock in the morning verdict: Salah has been an unbelievable asset to Liverpool, but it seemed like a weird move to let him go next year for free. With his upcoming 32nd birthday and recent lacklustre performance, it seems like a good time to part ways with him and welcome a new management. It would be intriguing to see the progression of this if another high-profile offer comes in, even if Liverpool may want to retain Salah.
A glimpse into Guehi’s future
With interest from prominent Premier League teams, Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is “likely to leave” Selhurst Park. The centre defender seems prepared to make the jump to a side competing for Champions League football, and the Times says that Manchester United and Arsenal have long been fans of him.
After moving from Chelsea to Palace in 2021, Guehi quickly became one of the most exciting young defenders in England. His frequent playing time helped him cement his spot in the national team. The 23-year-old is expected to seek a move to a top club, but Palace is said to be steadfast in their £55 million valuation.
With Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans set to depart as free agents, United will likely have a bigger need for defensive reinforcements in the summer than Arsenal. Due to the demands of both domestic and European football, Mikel Arteta’s team will need reinforcements.
The 3AM Opinion: Guehi deserves a second chance at the highest level, since he is one of many Chelsea academy alums who have thrived away from Stamford Bridge. A transfer to Old Trafford would certainly satisfy the England international’s desire for regular playing time, as United have the opportunity to sell all but one of their existing alternatives in that position this summer. But, as they are currently in the hunt for big prizes, Arsenal would provide a clearer path to silverware.
Latest from Osimhen
It seems like Victor Osimhen will be leaving Napoli this summer for a Premier League club. Despite competition from French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea is reportedly still interested in the Nigerian striker, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Osimhen chose to stay in Naples and accept a better contract last summer, despite the fact that he was being courted by other teams after scoring 26 goals to lead Napoli to their first Serie A championship in 33 years. According to popular belief, that contract has a release clause with a value exceeding £100 million.
With Osimhen so intent on building on that Serie A triumph, Chelsea’s lack of Champions League action might be a problem. However, the 25-year-old has been vocal about his admiration for the Premier League, and rumours have it that he supports Chelsea.
In spite of a more subdued season in which he scored only 14 goals in 22 league games, Osimhen is still undeniably one of the top strikers in the world, and anybody lucky enough to own him should do themselves a favour. Chelsea has spent almost £1 billion in the last two years; it is unclear whether they will be able to spend £100 million on a single player. PSG, which is set to save over £200 million annually once Kylian Mbappe departs, will also pose a severe threat.
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