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Arsenal have contacted Manchester City to make an offer of €16m (£14m) for Kyle Walker, while they are also interested in his teammate, Julian Alvarez, according to a recent report.

What's the latest Arsenal transfer news?

With it recently emerging that Mikel Arteta plans to play Jurrien Timber at right-back next season, you perhaps wouldn't them to be in the market for another player in that area of the pitch, but there have been reports they are still interested in Ivan Fresneda.

The Gunners are said to have made contact with Real Valladolid over a deal for Fresneda, a player Arteta has always liked, and he will now be available for a cut-price fee, with his release clause dropping to just €20m (£17m) after his side's relegation from La Liga.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has also claimed that Joao Cancelo is a potential target for Arsenal, recently telling GiveMeSport:

"We know that Arsenal would love to explore Joao Cancelo if that's possible, and it will be very intriguing to see if Manchester City are open to a deal because a year ago Man City were happy to do business with Arsenal because they didn't really see them as a title challenger.

Arteta is seemingly looking to raid his former club for a whole host of new players, with a report from Nacional (via Football365) detailing that contact has been made with Man City over a proposed €16m (£14m) deal for Walker.

Not only that, the Gunners are also keen on signing Alvarez, although that may be a very difficult transfer to orchestrate, as Pep Guardiola is delighted to have the Argentine, and does not want to let him leave.

On the other hand, Walker's contract situation means that a deal for the England international would be an "easier case to solve", with just one year remaining on his current deal at the Etihad Stadium.

Is Kyle Walker leaving Manchester City?

On Saturday, it was reported that the Englishman is still undecided on his future, despite being offered a new contract, with Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel pushing hard to secure his signature this summer.

The news that Arsenal have allegedly made a move for the right-back is certainly eyebrow-raising, given that he previously played for Tottenham Hotspur, making 229 appearances for the Gunners' rivals before making the move up north to join City.

There is no denying the defender's ability, however, having been lauded as "absolutely incredible" by members of the media in light of his performance for England in the World Cup quarter-final against France, "eliminating the threat" of Kylian Mbappe.

The 33-year-old is now very accustomed to competing for major silverware, having won five Premier League titles, and he once again played a key role last season, making 27 appearances in the top flight.

That said, if Arteta wants to build a long-term project at the Emirates Stadium, the manager should look to target younger players, and it would be unwise to sanction a move for Walker, despite his talent.

Newcastle United are reportedly edging closer to signing Monaco centre-back Axel Disasi.

Eddie Howe will focus on getting his squad to a level ready to compete in the Champions League, after confirming the Magpies’ first involvement in the competition since the 2002/03 campaign.

News relayed earlier this week claimed that the northeast side are closing in on the 25-year-old, who could add firepower to the backline.

Could Newcastle United sign Axel Disasi?

As reported by FootballTransfers, Disasi has ‘confirmed personal terms’ with Newcastle over a possible summer move.

The report notes that the Ligue 1 outfit would expect an offer in the region of €40m-€50m (£34m-£43m) for the defender, who has become an integral figure in their back line.

Manchester United were also named as a Premier League side interested in the Frenchman.

How good is Axel Disasi?

After discovering his favoured duo in central defence in Sven Botman and Fabian Schar, Howe must add depth to his back line, with Jamal Lascelles’ future in doubt.

In recruiting Disasi, the Englishman could gain more than just numbers in the squad, but one of the most recognised defenders in Ligue 1 who could compete to raise the level of performance between the favoured pair.

In 38 Ligue 1 appearances for Monaco, the 25-year-old contributed to nine clean sheets, as well as showing some form in the final third by scoring three and assisting three, via Sofascore.

One lauded as being a “complete and dominant” player by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the Gonesse-born gem could be the figure to transform the Magpies from top-four newcomers to cementing their authority among Europe’s elite.

Having been likened by Kulig to Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk, the 25-year-old titan could have a similar effect as the Dutchman did on Liverpool to Howe’s side.

Signed by the Merseyside club in the winter of 2018, not many would have anticipated the influence he would have on Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

During his first full season, the centre-back assisted his side in winning their sixth Champions League, in a year that saw him voted as the UEFA Player of the Year.

In the following campaign, the Reds claimed their first Premier League title, asserting their dominance as a rejuvenated side in the country after a spell away from the spotlight.

Van Dijk’s influence on the side was monumental – a signing that unified the defence and took the club to new heights, something that could be replicated by Howe at St James’ Park next term.

Winning 59% of his total duels in Ligue 1 last season, Disasi ranks in the top 4% of centre-backs in Europe's top five leagues over the past year in terms of his progressive distribution.

As per FBref, the Frenchman averaged 5.80 progressive passes and 1.70 progressive carries per 90, highlighting his power in transitioning play from the back.

The 25-year-old also averaged an impressive 1.51 interceptions per 90 for Monaco in Ligue 1 last campaign, a higher average than what was recorded by Van Dijk in his league-winning season with Liverpool, who averaged 1.1 per game.

Howe could land a gem in Disasi, who has shown that he is capable of leading a backline with composure and strength at such a young age, in a player that could progress as a top defender, following in similar footsteps to Van Dijk but this time at St James’ Park.

With Glasgow Rangers completing the majority of their transfer business early, signing seven players by mid-July, the onus is now on for Michael Beale to trim the squad and free up some of the wage bill for future purchases.

Antonio Colak has already departed, with the Gers actually making a profit on the striker following his £2.5m move to Parma, a year after he joined the club for £1.8m.

Glen Kamara is also set to leave the Light Blues after four and a half seasons in Glasgow, as Leeds United are looking at luring him South of the border for £4m and winger Scott Wright looks set to seal a move to Turkish side Pendikspor for £500k.

Michael Beale is certainly moving on the deadwood and Wright is a player that massively underperformed last season.

How many goals did Scott Wright score for Rangers?

After scoring the second goal in the 2022 Scottish Cup final, it looked as though he could be set to kick on and secure a regular spot in the starting XI last term, although it didn’t exactly go to plan.

Across 34 matches in all competitions, Wright failed to score a single goal and registered just two assists as he fell down the pecking order under Beale which resulted in him starting zero times between December and the end of the season.

Overall, he scored just eight times for the club and the 42-year-old could forget all about him by unearthing a young talent who shone for the B team during 2022/23 – Arron Lyall.

Who is Arron Lyall?

The youngster was making waves back in 2019, as Football Insider claimed that Lyall was highly rated among the academy staff, including Craig Mulholland and U20s coach Graeme Murty, even being handed his debut for the development side aged just 15.

Fast-forward four years and Lyall not only claimed both the Academy Player of the Year award and the B Team Players’ Player of the Year, but he also made his senior debut against Hibs.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder scored 15 times across 39 games for the B side, adding three assists and this earned him a two minute cameo against the Easter Road side in May as the Premiership season was drawing to a close, and he could have a chance to kick on next term.

Lyall does have experience, albeit limited, of senior football, playing four times for Inverness during the 2020/21 season. Their manager at the time, Neil McCann praised the youngster, saying:

“We’re delighted to bring Arron into the squad and thank Rangers for their help with getting the loan agreement until the end of the season.

“Arron is an exciting young player and while he may not be seen as a starter, him coming in helps us boost the squad on either of the wings, which is an area we are currently light in due to injuries and an intense run of fixtures.”

With space now sure to be vacated due to the departure of Wright, Lyall could potentially have an inroad to vital first-team minutes during 2023/24.

Heart of Midlothian mainly relied on Lawrence Shankland and Josh Ginnelly for goals during the 2022/23 season, as the duo scored 41 goals between them and with the English winger departing the club this summer, it will be up to the other players to step up.

Steven Naismith certainly has a challenge on his hands in terms of improving on their fourth-place finish in the Premiership last term, especially considering they have made only one signing with a couple of weeks to go until the first league fixture.

Who have Hearts signed?

Michael McGovern has made the move North of the border from Norwich City on a free transfer, but at 39-years-old, he is hardly a signing which will excite the supporters.

The Tynecastle side are also close to securing a move for Australian midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof, who could be their first outfield signing of the transfer window, while defender Frankie Kent is also being linked with a move to Scotland.

Naismith will still have to bolster his attacking options however while also reviving players such as Barrie McKay and Alan Forrest in order to give them that extra edge in the attacking third next season.

How many goals has Alan Forrest scored for Hearts?

The next highest scorers for Hearts after Shankland and Ginnelly were Forest (five) and McKay (four), which is quite the drop from the 28 and 13 goals the former two netted across the entirety of last season.

McKay has proven to be an excellent attacking option for the club during his two years in Edinburgh, already notching up 25 goal contributions – six goals and 19 assists – and if he could just up his scoring rate slightly, Hearts could find themselves in a far better position during 2023/24.

Forrest only arrived at the Jambos last summer, signing from Livingston and was praised by journalist Craig Fowler, who said:

“I’m a little skeptical as to whether he can step up and be more consistent than the likes of Gino or GMS, but in terms of squad building he’s a very good fit.”

Having shone for Livi and Ayr United previously, scoring 18 and 55 goals respectively, there were hopes that he could have a similar impact at Hearts.

The 26-year-old played in 47 games for the club as they secured qualification to the Europa Conference League group stages, yet his tally of just five goals is underwhelming considering his talents.

Despite starting just 16 Premiership matches, Forrest did rank fourth across the squad for goals (four) while also ranking in the top ten for shots per game (one) and successful dribbles per game (0.5), suggesting that although he didn’t get as many opportunities as anticipated, he still contributed well enough.

He has demonstrated that if he plays higher up the pitch, goals will arrive sooner rather than later and ahead of next season, Naismith should deploy him as a left-winger as opposed to a slightly deeper role and this could get him firing while also taking the pressure off of Shankland in the process.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sell defender Davinson Sanchez to Spartak Moscow after accepting their bid, but they're waiting on his green-light.

Who will leave Spurs this summer?

As new manager Ange Postecoglou slowly but surely reshapes the team in his own image, bringing in three major signings since his appointment, certain Spurs squad members could be shown the door.

Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, playmaker James Maddison and winger Manor Solomon have all joined the club for a combined fee of over £60 million.

That's not even counting the fees to sign Pedro Porro and Dejan Kulusevski on permanent deals after their loans, which would take Tottenham's total summer outlay to around £117 million.

The Lilywhites aren't done there, either, as reliable media sources claim they're chasing two senior centre-back signings this summer.

Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven, Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen, Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo, Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, Galatasary's Victor Nelsson and Juventus star Gleison Bremer have all been linked with moves to Spurs recently.

To fund these swoops, it's imperative Tottenham offload more fringe players after Harry Winks, who left to join Leicester City around the same time Spurs signed Maddison.

Of the players who could make way, Hugo Lloris, Ivan Perisic Ryan Sessegnon, Eric Dier, Ben Davies, Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon and Tanguy Ndombele have all been previously mentioned as candidates – depending on pre-season (The Telegraph).

Meanwhile, Denmark international Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is reliably believed to be nearing the exit door after agreeing personal terms with La Liga giants Atletico Madrid (The Times).

There have been claims this week that Sanchez, who is attracting serious interest from Spartak Moscow in Russia, is also "very close" to departing.

This is echoed by The Athletic and journalist Charlie Eccleshare, who say that Tottenham have indeed accepted Spartak's £12.9 million bid for the Colombian.

As Postecoglou's side agree to sell Sanchez, the issue isn't club-to-club, but rather the player himself – who is still yet to agree personal terms and hasn't yet decided whether he will make the move.

The 27-year-old apparently holds reservations over a move to the Russian Premier League, so there is currently scepticism as to whether he will join Spartak.

If Sanchez does give the green-light, it is believed that two other defenders could follow him out the door – namely Japhet Tanganga and Wales international Joe Rodon.

The latter duo have been made available for either a loan or permanent sale as Postecoglou continues to orchestrate an overhaul.

How good is Davinson Sanchez?

The former Ajax star came under fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase last season and hasn't quite lived up to his £40 million price tag.

That being said, he's had his bright moments, with former Spurs manager Antonio Conte even praising his reliability and attitude at one point over 2022/2023.

Conte claimed he is a "reliable player" to have in the Tottenham squad, namely because of his attitude and application despite not being selected regularly.

“I want also to tell Sanchez. He played his last game in the starting 11 two months ago. He worked very hard and very well. To see him tonight to have this performance, makes me and my staff very happy,” Conte said.

“When we have players like Sanchez and Joe Rodon. A reliable player who doesn’t play but works very hard, the staff are very happy.”

Crystal Palace are “interested” in a deal to sign Everton forward Demarai Gray this summer, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

Is Demarai Gray leaving Everton?

The Premier League playmaker’s contract is set to expire in less than a year meaning that the ongoing window is Sean Dyche’s final opportunity to cash in on the left-winger should he not want to risk losing him for free, and there’s a strong chance that he’ll be on the move in the weeks ahead.

Football Insider have reported that the 27-year-old is edging towards an exit having made no progress in talks over a new deal at Goodison Park, with the attacker, as per the same outlet, being monitored by the Eagles, Fulham and clubs over in Saudi Arabia.

Speaking to Football FanCast, Dean Jones, journalist and transfer expert, backed Roy Hodgson to wrap up a deal for the Jamaica international who he believes could be an ideal replacement for Wilfried Zaha who recently left the club to join Galatasaray. He said:

“Palace losing Zaha has obviously been a blow because there was always a small chance he might end up staying but now they need to get round to finding another player that can create moments like he did and Gray certainly does have a bit of magic about him."

Are Crystal Palace signing Demarai Gray?

Taking to Twitter, Ornstein named Crystal Palace as one of several clubs to be keeping close tabs on Gray, despite him already having given the green-light on a move to Craven Cottage. He wrote:

“Everton continue talks over sale of Demarai Gray. Personal terms agreed with Fulham – clubs apart in valuation but dialogue ongoing + 27yo winger not training. #CPFC #Besiktas #SPL also interested. Into last 12months of #EFC contract.”

How many goals has Demarai Gray scored?

In the Premier League last season, Gray posted five goal contributions (four goals and one assist) in 33 Everton appearances, making him Dyche’s third best-performing offensive player, and the left-winger could definitely continue making a positive impact should he join Crystal Palace.

Sponsored by Adidas, Merseyside outfit’s £25k-per-week earner also recorded a total of 57 shots over the course of the previous campaign which was more than any of his fellow teammates, alongside whipping 173 crosses into the box which was the second-highest tally for the Blues, via FBRef, highlighting his desire to consistently create chances for himself and his peers.

The Birmingham-born talent is additionally a versatile operator having been deployed in seven various positions since the start of his career, including everywhere across the frontline and even three roles in the midfield, so he would be a great option for the manager to have at his disposal.

Gray has been dubbed a “threat” in the final third by reliable journalist Josh Bunting, and whilst it will be hard for any player to come in and succeed Zaha considering how loved he was by supporters, Everton’s star could be the ideal candidate to walk through the doors and give it a good go.

There seems to have been another development invloving Liverpool and Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, according to Ben Jacobs.

The Belgian is the Reds top transfer target at this point in the window.

What is the latest news regarding Romeo Lavia?

The midfielder looks to be edging closer to a St Mary's exit this summer.

The player didn't feature in the Saints opening Championship game, instead being an unused substitute as the South Coast side beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1, whilst the Belgian international wasn't a part of the squad that lost 3-1 to Gillingham in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The player is a key target of Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool, who are light in the defensive midfield department after selling both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Al Ettifaq and Al Ittihad respectively, leaving the side with just young Stefan Bajcetic for the position, who is currently recovering from a major injury that not only ended his 2022/23 season prematurely, but has also forced him to miss every single one of the Reds pre-season outings.

According to journalist Paul Joyce, the Reds have submitted three offers for the midfielder this window; the first one being £34m plus £4m add ons, the second being £41m and the third being £45m. All the offers were rejected by the Championship side as they hold out for their £50m asking price they set at the beginning of the summer, which they believe that the Reds will meet eventually according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

Liverpool have reportedly been unwilling to match that asking price throughout the summer, and are considering alternative targets, with one such target being Fluminense midfielder Andre Trindade.

Speaking to Redmen TV, journalist Jacobs revealed that his understanding is that the Reds have submitted their fourth improved offer, with it "very known now" that Lavia wants to make the switch to Anfield this summer.

He said: "My understanding is that perhaps the media cycle has been a little bit behind on this one which is normal when you have a rejected bid, it tends to suffice and sometimes there is an assumption that the bid went in at the same time as the rejection, and my understanding is that since that third rejected bid, Liverpool have come back in with an improved offer, and naturally because the feeling is that Lavia and 50 million will do the deal and the rejected bid was at 45, there's obviously not much more needed if Liverpool want to get this one over the line, and if they meet the valuation that Southampton are looking for, it is very well known that Lavia wants the move."

Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…

Would Lavia be the right signing for Liverpool?

Lavia would be a really strong pickup for the Merseyside club.

Throughout pre-season, Liverpool have employed a similar system to the one the side used in the final games of last season, and have added two new midfielders in the forms of Alexis Mac Allister arriving from Brighton and Hove Albion for a fee in the region of £35m and Dominik Szoboszlai from German outfit RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of £60m. As it stands, only a left-sided defensive midfielder to partner Trent Alexander-Arnold is needed, with the club playing multiple players in that role throughout the past month, and that is where Lavia would shine.

The 19-year-old would most likely be tasked with being the defensive stalwart for Liverpool which would allow their more attack-minded players the opportunity to get forward and showcase their talents, and that aspect of his game is something he excels at.

Twitter user @SawkurGod posted a graph showcasing the U24 best duel winners in the Premier League last season, and Lavia ranked with some elite company at the very top alongside Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, both players who could command fees in excess of £100m this summer according to reports.

Being Liverpool's starting defensive midfielder could be a lot of pressure on the Belgian, however, he showed last season that he can perform at a high Premier League level in his 29 league appearances, earning praise from legendary Premier League midfielder Paul Scholes, who stated: "I think he is a player with so much potential and he could potentially go back, but he has settled in so well. He has got a pass in his locker and he is big and strong and likes to defend."

Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid to Galatasaray for defender Victor Nelsson, according to reports, as Steve Cooper looks to bolster his defensive options ahead of the Premier League season.

The Midlands club haven't been afraid to splash the cash so far this summer, welcoming Antony Elanga, Ola Aina, and Matt Turner, as well as turning Chris Wood's initial loan deal permanent.

What's the latest on Victor Nelsson to Nottingham Forest?

The Premier League side have submitted a bid worth €18m (£16m), with bonuses seeing it potentially rise to €22m (£19m), according to Aksam, via Sport Witness, who have reported that Galatasaray are ready to accept the offer to fend off any future Financial Fair Play issues.

The Turkish side initially wanted the defender's €25m (£22m) release clause to be triggered, according to reports, but have seemingly been forced to settle for Forest's offer.

With the Premier League season getting underway, Steve Cooper will be keen to welcome Nelsson as soon as possible, in order to find his best starting line-up quickly and avoid a relegation battle.

Forest have, of course, been helped by the fact that the defender is willing to accept the move, with a reported desire to play in a bigger league such as England's top flight.

With that said, the deal is certainly one to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Should Nottingham Forest sign Victor Nelsson?

Desperately hoping to avoid a dreaded case of second season syndrome, Nottingham Forest must welcome all the quality that they can get. And, whilst the focus has mainly been on attacking reinforcements this summer, with the arrival of Elanga particularly exciting, now could be the best time to reinforce their backline.

Last season, Forest conceded 68 goals – the fifth most in the league – highlighting just how much they could do with a central defender this summer, which is where Nelsson would come in.

For Galatasaray last season, the central defender made 35 appearances in all competitions, playing a crucial part as his side won the Turkish Super Lig in dominant fashion, securing the title by eight points. It perhaps sums up the power of the Premier League that Forest are in a position to target such players, after facing a relegation battle last season.

If they can secure the signature of the defender, Forest fans may breathe a sigh of relief, with their campaign getting underway with a trip to Arsenal in a difficult start. Whilst their attack is impressive, Forest's survival status could come down to whether the can remain firm defensively, something that Nelsson would certainly help.

Speaking on his side's summer business so far, Cooper told TalkSport, via Nottinghamshire Live: "We need more players, to be honest. We have to be open enough to talk about signings. I think quite rightly there was a feeling that we just signed a load of players. It was unique what happened last summer, and something that hasn't happened before.

"It ended up serving as a big motivation to me to make sure we succeeded where there was a feeling that we couldn't. We now are going through that normal process of having a squad and wanting to do better than last year."

Roberto De Zerbi has offered a brutal response to Moises Caicedo's Brighton & Hove Albion exit as the midfielder looks set to join either Liverpool or Chelsea in the coming days, with the latter the favourites for his signature at present.

Is Caicedo joining Chelsea?

After months of persistent noise surrounding the future of Brighton's Caicedo, it seems that the 21-year-old is finally set to secure his dream move away from the Amex Stadium this summer.

In a transfer saga that has been full of bizarre twists and turns, it may not be guaranteed who Caicedo will sign for in the transfer window – with an ongoing battle between Chelsea and Liverpool for the Ecuadorian's signature – but it is clear he will not be at Brighton next year.

Having already lost Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool earlier this summer, as well as some of the club's other big stars in recent transfer windows, the Seagulls are now becoming used to seeing their top talents leave.

However, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi seems unaffected by such departures, and offered a brutal dig at Caicedo ahead of his inevitable exit.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference before this weekend's Premier League opener against Luton Town, De Zerbi emphatically responded to questions about Caicedo, stating:

"I have already forgotten Moises [Caicedo]. I'm really proud for the players we have in the squad.

"I think we have to complete the squad. We want to improve the squad because we lost Mac Allister, we lost [Levi] Colwill, maybe we lose Caicedo. But, I think we have to be ready because when the players leave it's because they played well, but the credit is for the club, for the players, for us the coaches.

"I think the big clubs can buy our players, but they can't buy our soul and our spirit. That is not on the market, and this is more important than the players when they leave."

Brighton have made a number of signings this summer including the likes of Joao Pedro, Mahmoud Dahoud, Igor and Bart Verbruggen, but they will undoubtedly feel the impact of the players they have lost this summer, especially given they are voyaging on their maiden European campaign this season.

The likes of Caicedo and Mac Allister cannot be easily replaced, but Brighton's recruitment team have shown time and time again that they are capable of finding diamonds in the rough, and will almost certainly have succession plans in place for unearthing new talent that can live up to the standards set by those departing.

For Chelsea, potentially signing Caicedo would be seen as an excellent piece of business, but the fact that Todd Boehly has allowed a situation in which their number one target could have gone to a Premier League rival is concerning.

What's the latest on Caicedo's transfer?

Despite having seen a £111m bid from Liverpool come in for him, it appears that Caicedo has rejected Anfield in favour of a move to Stamford Bridge.

Personal terms were reportedly agreed between Caicedo and Chelsea in May, and the Ecuadorian is staying true to his word in opting for the Blues over the Reds. Chelsea have been the front-runners for Caicedo since the beginning of the window, and will now feel they have the upper hand in finalising a deal.

However, Chelsea are yet to come in with a fresh bid that usurps Liverpool's, although such an offer could arrive imminently.

Brighton signed Caicedo for just £4.5m in 2021, meaning they are set to make an eye-watering profit on the young South American wonderkid regardless of his destination.

Much has been made of Liverpool's midfield crisis this summer, especially as the transfer window edges closer and closer to its close. However, reports suggest that Jurgen Klopp could be about to welcome a player for the future, perhaps avoiding a replication of his current issues in years to come.

What's the latest Liverpool transfer news?

Failing to sign both Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, who both ended up at Chelsea, Liverpool were left in somewhat of a transfer no man's land before settling on welcoming Wataru Endo from Stuttgart.

Joining for a reported £16m, the Japan international became the third signing of Liverpool's window, following in the footsteps of fellow midfielders Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai.

After losing both Jordan Henderson and Fabinho earlier this summer to Saudi Arabia, though, Klopp could yet welcome one more reinforcement in the middle of the park,

The Reds have been linked with moves for Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch, Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat, and even Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips before the window slams shut, but it remains to be soon if any of those reported options arrive at Anfield between now and deadline day.

Instead, Liverpool's focus has seemingly turned towards their academy. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, via Sport Witness, the Premier League giants have made an 'official offer' for Atalanta academy midfielder Samuel Inacio Pia, son of Pia – a Brazilian winger who featured for the likes of Napoli.

Who is Samuel Inacio Pia?

Just 15-years-old, Inacio is already "considered among the best", per TuttoMercatoWeb, in Atalanta's academy, scoring seven goals in 12 appearances for the U15s, before making a permanent move to the U16s.

So, although the midfielder wouldn't come in as a first-team option, he seems to have plenty of potential and could yet one day have a large part to play at Anfield. We've seen youngsters such as Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, and Stefan Bajcetic make the jump into the first-team, and even the starting line-up at Anfield, and Inacio could look at that trio as the perfect examples to follow.

Of course, the Brazilian could yet have a future at Atalanta, given how highly-rated he seems at the club, making the move to the U16s after impressing for the U15s. The coming season may be a crucial one in his development, as the Serie A club begin to consider whether he is ready to make further strides towards eventual first-team action.

Either way, Inacio looks to have the world at his feet this summer, and may even have a big decision to make.

Read the latest Liverpool transfer news HERE…

He wouldn't solve Liverpool's midfield crisis, that much is obvious at just 15-years-old, but the Atalanta man would represent a smart piece of business for the Reds' future, especially if he realises his potential.

As the summer transfer window comes to a close, the Merseyside club could potentially be one of the busiest clubs in England's top flight. And, after missing out on a couple of targets this summer, Klopp may be keen to ensure that his side enjoy a strong, statement-making end to the transfer season.

They, and Inacio, are certainly ones to keep an eye on.