The summer transfer window is about to kick off and it’s expected to be one full of rumors and speculation. Meanwhile, he elite clubs in Europe wasted no time in setting their sights on finding the perfect players to strengthen their squads.
Here’s a look at the players that European football powerhouses have targeted ahead of next season.
Manchester City
Ilkay Gundogan‘s departure to Barcelona could be seen as a setback for the reigning Champions League winners.
The German midfielder played a crucial role in Guardiola‘s team’s historic treble and now Manchester City are in search of players to beef up their midfield.
Mateo Kovacic is expected to join the Sky Blues, who are also interested in signing Declan Rice and have approached Joshua Kimmich, while Josko Gvardiol has been also placed on their radar.
- Josko Gvuardiol (RB Leipzig)
- Declan Rice (West Ham)
- Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
Manchester United
David De Gea‘s future is uncertain, with Jordan Pickford and Andre Onana being identified as potential replacements. Meanwhile, Man Utd are also interested in Rice and have reportedly made an offer to sign Mason Mount.
- Jordan Pickford (Everton)
- Andre Onana (Inter)
- Declan Rice (West Ham)
- Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Liverpool
Having already signed Alexis Mac Allister, Liverpool are focusing all their efforts on strengthening their midfield. Romeo Lavia and Ryan Gravenberg have been linked with a move to the Reds, who could make a move for Fede Valverde.
- Romeo Lavia (Southampton)
- Ryan Gravenberg (Bayern)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Arsenal
The Premier League runners-up are willing to beef up their squad in order to push for the title again next season. They are the favorites to sign Rice from West Ham, while Havertz will join from Chelsea.
- Declan Rice (West Ham)
- Kai Havertz (Chelsea)
- Jurrien Timber (Arsenal)
- Romeo Lavia (Southampton)
Paris Saint-Germain
After their disappointing performance in the previous Champions League season, PSG seem ready for a revolution. The highly anticipated arrival of Luis Enrique will be the first step in reshaping a team plagued with uncertainty.
The future of Kylian Mbappe will dictate the club’s actions, but that hasn’t stopped PSG from making moves in the transfer market.
After signing Marco Asensio and Kang-in Lee, advisor Luis Campos is actively searching for a top-class striker, with Harry Kane, Dusan Vlahovic, and Lautaro Martinez having emerged as potential targets.
- Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
- Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
- Antonio Silva (Benfica)
- Kang in Lee (Real Mallorca)
- Marco Asensio (Real Madrid)
Bayern Munich
The Bavarians have their sights set on striking deals to sign Kolo Muani and Niclas Fullkrug.
Furthermore, their inconsistent defense has prompted them to strengthen their backline too. Players such as Pau Torres and Napoli‘s Kim Min-jae are being considered as potential targets.
- Kim Ming-Jae (Napoli)
- Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Raphinha (Barcelona)
- Niclas Fullkrug (Werder Bremen)
Real Madrid
Los Blancos have already signed a few players but they are still monitoring Mbappe‘s situation. Meanwhile, Davies is a target for next summer, as his contract with Bayern Munich runs until 2025. As for youngster Arda Guler, he represents a unique market opportunity, as his release clause is set at just 18 million euros.
- Kylian Mbappe (PSG)
- Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)
- Arda Guler (Fenerbahce)
Barcelona
Barcelona face another challenging transfer window, where every move will be scrutinized by LaLiga. The arrival of Gundogan on a free transfer is almost certain, but Xavi Hernandez desires further reinforcements.
However, for new players to join, Barcelona must sell. Zubimendi, Kimmich, Darder and Carrasco have also been placed on their radar.
- Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)
- Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)
- Gio Lo Celso (Villarreal)
- Sergi Darder (Espanyol)
- Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid)
- Marcelo Brozovic (Inter)
Atletico Madrid
Los Rojiblancos could cash in on players such as Joao Felix, Thomas Lemar, or Marcos Llorente in order to invest money in potential signings.
Soyunçu and Mourino will join the club, who are in talks to sign Celta Vigo left-back Javi Galan. There is also interest in signing Kessie and Verratti to beef up their midfield.
- Caglar Soyuncu (Leicester City)
- Santiago Mourinho (Racing Montevideo)
- Javi Galan (Barcelona)
- Marco Verratti (PSG)
- Franck Kessie (Barcelona)
Inter
The Champions League runners-up are not expected to spend bi this season. Their primary objective is to renew Romelu Lukaku‘s loan contract.
They also want to strengthen their defence, with Koulibaly, Eric Garcia, Jordi Alba, and Cesar Azpilicueta having been mentioned as potential targets.