After a fortnight away, the Premier League will return to action this weekend with a full round of fixtures that should set the tone for the final leg of a campaign that has been as frantic as it has been bizarre.
But just because there haven’t been any domestic clashes to speak of over the past couple of weeks doesn’t mean that the top flight has gone quiet by any means, and with every passing day there is a fresh batch of transfer rumours to sift through, with whispers ranging from the intriguing to the downright laughable.
With the summer window now just weeks away, expect to see plenty more in the coming days – but for now, we’ve gathered up the best of this afternoon’s Premier League speculation below...
With the summer window now just weeks away, expect to see plenty more in the coming days – but for now, we’ve gathered up the best of this afternoon’s Premier League speculation below...
. SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: General view as the Nike Flight match balls are seen ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Liverpool at Bramall Lane on February 28, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Premier League match ball. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill
. Spurs out of Ings race
Tottenham are set to pull out out of the race to sign Southampton striker Danny Ings this summer. (Football Insider) (Photo by Mike Egerton - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
. Liverpool eye cut-price Kabak
Liverpool are looking to exploit Schalke’s financial problems by signing January loanee Ozan Kabak in a half-price deal worth around £9 million. (Football Insider) (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Photo: Shaun Botterill
9. White open to Man United switch
Ben White is open to the idea of moving to Manchester United this summer, though Brighton will dig their heels in over their centre-back. (Manchester Evening News) (Photo by Andrew Couldridge - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool