Summer Transfer Speculation Heats Up for Chelsea and Liverpool
Friday's newspapers bring a flurry of transfer rumors and top stories, headlined by Chelsea's potential sale of Alejandro Garnacho just months after his high-profile move from Manchester United. The Blues are reportedly open to letting Garnacho go for the right price, a move that could raise eyebrows given the significant investment made in the player. Liverpool, meanwhile, may be on the verge of a major overhaul, with as many as nine players possibly heading for the exit. The Reds' massive spending spree last year could be followed by a period of consolidation, as the club seeks to rebalance its squad. Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon is another name in the frame, with the winger said to be open to exploring his options this summer. Arsenal are believed to have an advantage in the pursuit of Gordon, but Bayern Munich are also lurking in the shadows. England defender Levi Colwill is set to commit his long-term future to Chelsea, following in the footsteps of teammate Moises Caicedo. Barcelona are weighing up whether to trigger the buyout clause for Marcus Rashford, with the Catalan giants unsure if the England forward is worth the significant outlay. Fulham's preparations for next season are on hold due to uncertainty over Marco Silva's future, while Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino are in the running to take the reins at Real Madrid if the Spanish giants decide to part ways with Alvaro Arbeloa. AC Milan are keen on signing Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract at Juventus is set to expire in the summer.