The Premier League season is done and dusted, giving the majority of clubs license to focus solely on a busy summer of squad improvement. For Manchester United and Manchester City, there is still the important matter of an FA Cup final to decide this weekend.
Although not directly transfer related, the window itself was blown wide open when Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino parted ways on Tuesday. Exactly who steps in at Stamford Bridge, and their relationship with the club’s co-sporting directors, could have a huge impact on which deals get done.
A change in management at Liverpool is also set to have an effect as Arne Slot – now officially unveiled as Jurgen Klopp’s successor – sets about building a group of players in his own image.
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