Summer transfer window.

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[Llyrap]

It'll be interesting to see how much we have to spend. We are committed to paying for Rohl and it looks like we'll be looking to keep Grealish. If we want Tyrique George as well we are on around 60 million already (unless further loans).

Coleman retires and we'll be lucky to get single digits millions for Patterson. We therefore need a RB and a LB

We probably need a CB given that Branthwaite may be out for some time and Tarky and Keane are the wrong side of 30.

We do need someone to replace or ease out Ghana.

Most pressing and most expensive we need a Striker.

Can we do it all without a significant sale. McNeil will be on his way and possibly Patterson. Irogbaneum? Who would take Barry?

 

[OneTrueLegend]

We need to ditch playing a sort of 10
Bring in a very attacking left-back to link up with Grealish/Ndiaye
Bring in a high energy centre mid with KDH in front of Garner
Bring in a solid right-back that can cross
Bring in a striker the ball can stick to

And that’s just the first week.

On that first point, I have seen a few people say this and I dont get it. I dont think we play with a 10 anyway. I know KDH is the most attacking of our CM's but when you look at other teams that do play a real 10, they dont really get back and defend that much and stay close to the striker. I dont think we have anyone in our team that stays close to our striker. I think this is one of our biggest problems. Because whoever is up there is there on their own. When we launch it forward, they have 2 CB's on them and no one from our team within 15 yards. So the striker has to try and win the ball and either score themselves or hold it up till help arrives.

Weather we play with a 10 or not we need to find a way to get more help to the striker, quicker. New fullbacks are still top of the list for me. if we had new versions of Baines and Coleman, we could play the 3 CM's and push the wingers in, closer to the striker and have the fullbacks provide the crosses.
Or do what we did when Gareth Barry was in the team and Barkley as a 10, when one of the fullbacks pushed up into the winger position, Barry would drop into the fullback position to provide cover and support on that side.

 

[Eggs]

…..BBC have listed those out of contract;

Aston Villa​

Unai Emery has no immediate contract worries, with all of his first-team squad contracted until at least 2027. There was a suggestion Ross Barkley, 32, was out of contract this summer but it is understood the former England midfielder signed a three-year deal when he joined from Luton Town in July 2024.

Bournemouth​

Head coach Andoni Iraola is one man who will definitely be leaving Vitality Stadium in a few weeks. And his replacement, Marco Rose, will be desperate for defender Marcos Senesi to stay in Dorset.

The impressive Argentine, 28, has started every league game this season bar one - for which he was suspended - but has already rejected three new offers from the Cherries, amid reported interest from Juventus and a host of Premier League clubs.

Third-choice keeper Fraser Forster, 38, has not featured for Bournemouthsince signing a six-month deal in January.

Brentford​

Brentford boss Keith Andrews can avoid having to replace a considerable amount of Premier League experience this summer by triggering a trio of extensions.

Jamaica left-back Rico Henry, 28, has turned in some sparkling displays in the Bees' push for Europe and the club have an option to extend his stay for an additional year, as they do with midfielders Mathias Jensen, 30, and Josh Dasilva, 27, who was given a short-term deal in October as he recovers from three injury-ravaged seasons.

Brighton & Hove Albion​

Brighton stand to lose a huge amount of top-flight know-how this summer.

James Milner, 40, now the leading appearance maker in Premier League history, is undecided about his future but remains influential.

Defenders Adam Webster, 31, and Joel Veltman, 34, could also become free agents. Webster, sidelined with a serious ACL injury since July 2025, has spoken publicly about wanting to stay.

Winger Solly March, 31, another long-serving player beset by serious knee injuries, has struggled for game time in the past three campaigns.

Lewis Dunk's contract was due to be up this summer, but BBC Sport understands the 34-year-old has triggered a one-year extension.

Burnley​

Burnley's relegation to the Championship will be confirmed if they lose to Manchester City on Wednesday.

Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, 37, has played every minute of this league campaign and the Slovakian's experience could prove invaluable in the second tier.

World Cup-bound DR Congo defender Axel Tuanzebe, 28, and veteran striker Ashley Barnes, 36, a bit-part player in his second spell at the club, could also become free agents in June, along with third-choice keeper Vaclav Hladky, 35.

The Clarets have an option to extend the contract of versatile midfielder Josh Laurent, 30, for another year.

Chelsea​

Given the BlueCo ownership's policy of tying down players on extremely long contracts, it's perhaps no surprise that no senior Chelsea players find themselves as free agents this summer.

Crystal Palace​

Head coach Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will depart this summer, so Palace's hierarchy will have to decide on the futures of three of their 2024-25 FA Cup winners.

Japan's Daichi Kamada, 29, and Colombia's Jefferson Lerma, 31, have played regularly in midfield this season but both face becoming unattached midway through the World Cup, although the Eagles have a one-year option on Lerma.

Ex-England defender Nathaniel Clyne, 35, in his second spell at Selhurst Park, has been used sparingly this term.

Everton​

David Moyes has the option to extend Idrissa Gueye's contract by 12 months and given the 36-year-old Senegal midfielder's recent performances, it would seem a prudent move.

Ukraine's Vitalii Mykolenko, 26, is another understood to have an option for a one-year extension, while his defensive colleague Michael Keane, 33, has been in fine form as he fights for his future.

Club captain Seamus Coleman, 37, has played just 11 Premier League minutes in what is the Irishman's 17th first-team season. Tyler Onyango, 23, picked up a hamstring injury in his second loan spell at Stockport County and seems likely to become a free agent.

Fulham​

Harry Wilson, 29, may have missed out on a third major tournament with Wales, but the attacking midfielder has been one of the league's most eye-catching players this season.

The Cottagers' top scorer nearly joined Leeds United on deadline day last summer, but - with 10 goals and six assists this campaign - clubs nearer the top of the division may come calling.

Manager Marco Silva, himself out of contract, has the option of a one-year extension for left-back Ryan Sessegnon, 25, while forward Raul Jimenez, 34, has scored nine goals before a World Cup campaign with co-hosts Mexico.

Fulham also retain one-year options on midfielder Luke Harris, 21, currently on loan at Wycombe Wanderers, and goalkeeper Steven Benda, 27, on loan at Feyenoord.

Leeds United​

Back-to-back wins mean it looks increasingly likely Leeds will avoid the drop, so boss Daniel Farke will have to tie up a few loose ends with his goalkeepers.

Karl Darlow, 35, is currently the Whites' starting keeper, but the Welshman's deal is up in June, as are those of back-ups Illan Meslier, 26, and Alex Cairns, 33.

Right-back Sam Byram, 32, has made just one brief league appearance this term and seems likely to leave Elland Road for a second time.

Liverpool​

France centre-back Ibrahima Konate, who won the title with the Reds last season, is one of the most prized players on this list. After Sunday's Merseyside derby, the 26-year-old told the BBC an agreement on a new deal was "close".

Andy Robertson, 32, has won two league titles and the Champions League since joining in 2017, but will leave this summer. BBC Sport understands Tottenham are in advanced talks with the Scotland left-back, who they tried to sign in January.

Contracts are also up for defender Rhys Williams, 25, and third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman, 29, who made his first Premier League appearance for the club as a substitute in the 2-1 win over Everton.

Manchester City​

Club legend and captain Bernardo Silva, 31, will bring the curtain down on a glorious career at Etihad Stadium this summer having won 18 trophies - so far - in nine seasons. The Portugal playmaker remains a class act and will not be short of offers.

Another mainstay of City's recent success, England centre-back John Stones, could also be leaving. A thigh problem kept the former Everton man, 31, out of action for nine weeks and Pep Guardiola's options in defence mean he has started just one league game since August.

Manchester United​

Having found form and netted four goals since announcing in January he would leave this summer, there were some calls for United to reconsider the future of Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 34, but that ship has sailed.

Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia and England winger Jadon Sancho, both 26, look set to depart Old Trafford. The Red Devils are unlikely to exercise a one-year option on Sancho, who has spent this season on loan at Aston Villa.

Veteran third-choice keeper Tom Heaton, 40, and midfielder Dan Gore, 21, a regular starter in his second loan spell at relegated League One side Rotherham United, are also out of contract.

Newcastle United​

League Cup-winning stalwart Kieran Trippier, 35, has confirmed he will leave St James' Park after a four-year spell.

Fabian Schar, 34, another starter in last season's cup final win, is also out of contract, as are Sweden defender Emil Krafth, 31, currently out injured, and Matt Targett, 30, chasing promotion with loan club Middlesbrough.

Back-up keepers Mark Gillespie, 34, and John Ruddy, 39, could also leave.

Nottingham Forest​

Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, 33, signed a short-term deal in January which expires this summer. Scotland keeper Angus Gunn, 30, could also become a free agent, while experienced Ivory Coast centre-back Willy Boly, 35, has played just one League Cup game since signing a one-year extension last June.

Sunderland​

Burkina Faso winger Bertrand Traore, 30, and left-back Dennis Cirkin, 24, could depart. The club have a one-year option on Traore, as they do with local boy Harrison Jones, 21, although the latter is likely to leave.

Another academy graduate, Dan Neil, 24, has already confirmed he will exit the club upon returning from his loan spell with Championship promotion-chasers Ipswich Town.

Deals are also up for rarely-used goalkeeper Simon Moore, 35, and right-back Niall Huggins, 25, on loan at Wycombe Wanderers.

Tottenham Hotspur​

Mali captain Yves Bissouma, 29, played a key role in Tottenham's Europa League triumph last season, but has had a stop-start campaign and was widely expected to leave in January before picking up an injury.

The club's longest-serving player, Wales left-back Ben Davies, 32, sustained a broken ankle in January and it remains to be seen if he will extend his stay.

Relegation could also leave many Spurs stars open to offers, even if their contracts have plenty of time to run.

West Ham United​

Winger Adama Traore, 30, has been used exclusively as a second-half substitute since joining on a short-term deal from Fulham in January, but the club do have an option to extend.

The Hammers were poised to terminate the contract of ex-England striker Callum Wilson, 34, before he scored a late winner against Tottenham in January. His future now is unclear.

Former Poland goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, 41, has missed most of the season with a back injury and is yet to hold talks about an extension.

Wolverhampton Wanderers​

Wolves will be preparing for life in the Championship this summer and their only order of business is the future of experienced right-back Matt Doherty, 34. The Republic of Ireland mainstay has made 330 league appearances across two spells at Molineux but just 10 of them have come this season.


There is plenty of talent in Europe and beyond for English clubs to cast their eye over.

Robert Lewandowski may be 37 but the evergreen Poland striker is still a class act and Barcelona are yet to confirm if he will stay beyond the summer. Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, 26, currently out with a calf problem, has 90 Serie A goals to his name and the Serb's contract talks seem to have stalled.

Germany winger Julian Brandt, 29, is leaving Borussia Dortmund having made more than 300 appearances, while his compatriot Leon Goretzka, 31, is ending his stay at Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich.

Spain right-back Oscar Mingueza, 26, is yet to sign new terms at Celta Vigo, Morocco left-back Souffian El Karouani, 25, has an impressive 16 assists for Utrecht this season, while former Chelsea centre-back Malang Saar, 27, is out of contract at Ligue 1 title challengers Lens this season, although the French club have a one-year option.

Other former Premier League stars who may find themselves looking for a new club include Saar's Lens team-mate Allan Saint-Maximin, 29, Al-Ittihad's Brazil midfielder Fabinho, 32, and Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 33, although reports in Spain indicate the German will sign a one-year extension.

 

[Miked1e]

minimum ins has to be 2 starting full backs, a starting striker and likely 1 wide player and another CB. Those 5 are a minimum and must be getting sorted now!

Depending on the outs of course will then mean some replacements especially if we get Europe.

Would like to see McNeil, Patterson, Keane and Barry at least all moved on.

Fringe players like Rohl, Alcaraz, Dibling, Tim.... I would like to see pushing towards the end of this season and going into pre-season to be part of the squad.

 

[MACCA75]

If Patterson gets sold then we’ll need 2 right backs. So on that basis I’d take Trippier for a year.

Obviously everyone will say this is a terrible idea.

 

[Daytripper]

2 very big injuries in 2 years

14 games missed this season after a knee op
11 games missed last season.

He can be back up for the Seamus Coleman dressing room prep talk role.

If Patterson gets sold then we’ll need 2 right backs. So on that basis I’d take Trippier for a year.

Obviously everyone will say this is a terrible idea.

Why Trippier?

 

[Blobloblob985]

Do we think that Ndiaye will be bought this summer? Maybe if we snag Europe he might stay but if not I can see someone coming in for him? At least he doesn’t seem the sort to force a move if we don’t get Europe.

 

[Bluepablo]

If Patterson gets sold then we’ll need 2 right backs. So on that basis I’d take Trippier for a year.

Obviously everyone will say this is a terrible idea.

It’s a terrible idea.

 

[McCallsVolley]

Spend 300 million off the books and change ownership

 

[Neiler]

If Patterson gets sold then we’ll need 2 right backs. So on that basis I’d take Trippier for a year.

Obviously everyone will say this is a terrible idea.

Weirdly it would prob reduce our average age, presuming Seamus jacks up.

 

[Neiler]

He can be back up for the Seamus Coleman dressing room prep talk role.


Why Trippier?

Halves the work in recruitment, on a free - so relative minimal cost on a short term basis, PL/European proven, set pieces, allows another permanent right full to be bedded in and kicks the can on the need to recruit a second long term cover for a different window.

Id be open minded on it to, if he was one of a new 2 right fulls.

 

[Neiler]

 

[Zatara]

It'll be interesting to see how much we have to spend. We are committed to paying for Rohl and it looks like we'll be looking to keep Grealish. If we want Tyrique George as well we are on around 60 million already (unless further loans).

Coleman retires and we'll be lucky to get single digits millions for Patterson. We therefore need a RB and a LB

We probably need a CB given that Branthwaite may be out for some time and Tarky and Keane are the wrong side of 30.

We do need someone to replace or ease out Ghana.

Most pressing and most expensive we need a Striker.

Can we do it all without a significant sale. McNeil will be on his way and possibly Patterson. Irogbaneum? Who would take Barry?

Interesting Gana hasnt been mentioned.

I would say at the very least, if Grealish signs (Rohl triggered).

CB + RB + CF

Thats at the very least.

The question is whether we split our budget across multiple other positions such as LB, DM & WF or focus on quality.

 

[Neiler]

Interesting Gana hasnt been mentioned.

I would say at the very least, if Grealish signs (Rohl triggered).

CB + RB + CF

Thats at the very least.

The question is whether we split our budget across multiple other positions such as LB, DM & WF or focus on quality.

That’s a good point mate, we’ve an option on him to - no mention.

One of the lads was saying a few weeks back might be Exeter - that we were looking for a new central midfielder.