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Leeds United could finally be set to purge one of their least reliable assets this summer, offloading their goalkeeper in order to usher in a new era.

Will Illan Meslier leave Leeds United?

Daniel Farke will be well aware of what needs rectifying to ensure the Whites have the best possible chance at achieving promotion. Especially given how glaring their defensive frailties have been in recent seasons, with last term even seeing them ship 78 goals in the Premier League, the most in the division.

Sam Allardyce clearly sought to solve this issue by dropping Illan Meslier, providing a huge indication as to who he thought was at fault for such horrific figures. However, he alone cannot shoulder all of the blame, but his performances did not help.

As such, reports from late last week are continuing to suggest the Frenchman will now be sold in order to fund a replacement, which could come in the form of Alexander Nubel.

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper has struggled to announce himself as a true competitor for that number one spot since his 2020 move, and could now seek to reignite a faltering career at Elland Road.

How good is Alexander Nubel?

The proposed exit of Meslier should come as little surprise, given how poor his most recent league campaign was.

Averaging a 6.65 rating, he would ship two goals per game whilst enduring a save percentage of just 58%, via Sofascore. His rating made him the eighth-worst performer of those who started five games within a squad that slumped to relegation, further emphasising that a large portion of the blame does in fact lie with the failing shot-stopper.

One of the biggest criticisms that came the way of Meslier was his lack of presence, as he would often flap at crosses to hand the opposition a lofty advantage.

Two examples spring to mind, once where his failed punch allowed Jefferson Lerma to score AFC Bournemouth's second in a 4-1 thrashing, and the second in their crunch relegation six-pointer against Everton, as the £30k-per-week dud allowed Seamus Coleman's wayward cross to find the net from an impossible angle, surrendering all three points.

Although it was a year earlier, journalist Barry Collins' summation still stands: "Meslier. Bit of a liability."

Therefore, it will be pleasing for Leeds fans to know that a truly dominant goalkeeper might well replace him, as the 6 foot 4 Nubel continues to be linked.

Having enjoyed a fine year-long stint at AS Monaco most recently, his 6.93 average rating in Ligue 1 was boosted through his 3.7 saves per game, at a 71% success rate, via Sofascore.

However, even back when he played for FC Schalke, the 26-year-old was commended for his ability to take control of difficult situations. European football expert Kevin Hatchard even claimed: "He is the captain of Schalke and a goalkeeper in his early 20s. He is a very good goalkeeper with a [Manuel] Neuer vibe about him.

“He’s good with his feet, commanding, and he’s got a bit of arrogance about him which I don’t think is a terrible thing."

At last they would regain some reliability in between the sticks, and alongside their recent defensive addition of Ethan Ampadu too, the future of their back line already looks far brighter than it has done in recent memory.

Liverpool have spent the majority of their summer transfer window so far concentrating on refreshing their midfield rebuild ahead of next season and Jurgen Klopp will be thrilled with the business done so far.

Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai have joined the Merseyside giants to make their mark on the next generation of success at Anfield, following the departure of Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Whilst repairing the glaring issues in the centre of the pitch has been the main priority for the German coach, there is certainly a lot of speculation surrounding a potential move for a centre-back this summer too.

Joel Matip is now in the final year of his contract at the club, whilst Virgil van Dijk celebrated his 32nd birthday yesterday so will soon be reaching the latter stages of his career. As a result, there is definitely a discussion to be had on a potential search for worthy candidates that could join Ibrahima Konate in the future of the defensive set up.

Liverpool have been linked with a number of centre-backs in the past few weeks with Josko Gvardiol, Micky van de Ven, Marc Guehi and Perr Schuurs named as potential signings for the club.

However, there is one player who has been hitting the headlines this week who could be an incredible signing, as Chelsea star Levi Colwill is the latest defender to be linked with a move to Merseyside and he could be a great replacement for Joe Gomez.

How good is Levi Colwill?

The left-footed defender has had an incredible weekend after winning the U21 European Championships with England last night which was the first time the nation's youth team had won the tournament in 39 years.

England beat Spain 1-0 in the final clash and Colwill played a huge part in the achievement and was part of the defensive set up who didn't concede a single goal in the entire tournament.

Over five appearances for England U21s, the 20-year-old tallied up an impressive 91% pass completion rate and won a whopping 71% of his duels, suggesting that not only was he competent with the ball at his feet, but he was also excellent from a physical point of view.

Despite thriving and graduating from Chelsea's infamous Cobham academy, Colwill is still yet to make a start in the Premier League for the West London club, however, he has demonstrated his attractive qualities and huge talent whilst on loan with both Huddersfield Town and more recently with Brighton and Hove Albion last season.

Joe Gomez remains a rotation option for Liverpool but is rarely trusted to front the back-line when Konate, Matip and Van Dijk are fit, which has led to speculation that the Reds could be open to selling the centre-back this summer.

As a result, the signing of Colwill – who Brighton are reportedly preparing a £40m bid for – could not only provide Klopp with a worthy replacement for Gomez which means he can be sold on without concern, but could also push Van Dijk for the left-sided role and ultimately be his successor.

When comparing the Chelsea rising star's output last season to Gomez, Colwill has comfortably outperformed his Liverpool position competitor in a number of key defensive attributes including pass completion (88.3% v 85.2%), successful take-ons (100% v 80%) and aerial duels won (71.4% v 54.8%), as per FBref.

The English titan – who was hailed as "outrageous" and a "top talent" by football talent scout Jacek Kulig – is a great prospect and his ball-winning capabilities would suit Klopp's recipe for success perfectly, however, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea will part ways with their prized asset.

With that being said, it would likely take something extremely special for the London club to sanction a move away for Colwill this summer, but if Liverpool could secure his services it would undoubtedly set up the defensive presence for many years to come.

Arsenal have been 'offered' the chance to sign PSV Eindhoven star Xavi Simons this summer at the Emirates, according to journalist Paul Brown.

What's the latest transfer news involving Xavi Simons?

As per The Daily Mail, Arsenal and Newcastle United are interested in trying to entice Simons to the Premier League this window following a stellar campaign for the 20-year-old in the Eredivisie.

The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder has changed agency and is now under the management of English duo Darren Dein and Stuart Peters. Former PSV manager Aad de Mos thinks this move could sway Simons towards a move to the Emirates, as he stated in an interview: "His agent change indicates that he is searching [for a new club]. Maybe he's thinking about Arsenal. His new agents have a lot of contacts there."

In regards to his former club PSG, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that they have decided to activate a €6 million (£5.1 million) buyback clause present in his current £25k-a-week contract at his current employers, detailing on Twitter: "EXCL: Paris Saint-Germain have now decided/communicated that they will activate €6m buyback clause for Xavi Simons. Now it’s only up to the player. Understand buyback clause expires on July 31. Xavi has to communicate within 25 days whether he accepts PSG or not."

If Simons were to return to the Parc des Princes, PSG would be picking up one of the biggest bargains of the transfer window. Last term, the Netherlands international made 48 appearances in all competitions, registering 22 goals and 12 assists in total, as per Transfermarkt.

L'Equipe report that Arsenal may well still have hope in their pursuit of Simons as he isn't keen on pitching up at PSG this summer despite their decision to activate his buyback clause; however, it remains to be seen how the saga will play out.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, journalist Brown has indicated that Arsenal have been 'offered' the chance to bring Simons to the Emirates this summer.

Brown stated: "I know they have been offered Xavi Simons. They do have an interest there but haven't followed it up as yet. Romeo Lavia, they've clearly enquired about, so that would make him, of those names, the more likely to join.

"But as I say, I think that for Arsenal to buy another midfielder, once the Declan Rice deal is done, I think they'll be looking to move somebody out first."

Will Xavi Simons join Arsenal this summer?

Well… Lavia, who was hailed as Southampton's "shining star", has showed just how calm he can be on the ball despite only being 19 and had the head of an older player in what was his opening Premier League campaign, retaining a pass success rate of 86.7%, as per WhoScored. Also, with Mikel Arteta's philosophy of pressing and a high work rate, FBRef illustrate that Lavia got through plenty of work in the middle of the park last term, making 93 tackles and interceptions combined over the course.

Simons looks like he has his destiny in his own hands this summer and it will be a waiting game for the Gunners as they wait to see if he will accept a return to PSG to continue his development.

Of course, Arsenal will hope the Ligue 1 champions' interest falls by the wayside, as the 20-year-old is one of Europe's most exciting young talents in European football, which he showed last season by putting in some tremendous displays.

As per WhoScored, Simons was immense for PSV in the Eredivisie, averaging 2.7 shots, 1.7 key passes and 2.3 completed dribbles per match for the Dutch giants.

In all competitions, the 20-year-old also managed to successfully carry out 181 shot-creating actions, with 36 of these directly leading to goals, as per FBRef.

He is no stranger to the dirty side of the game either and crunched into around 1.4 tackles per match in the Dutch top flight, according to Sofascore.

Mino Raiola, Simons' former agent, predicted his rise to prominence back in 2018, stating: "Xavi Simons is a great player, young, with potential and a big future."

Possessing a little bit of every quality needed to make it at the top, it seems like only a matter of time before Simons begins to make waves at the elite level, whether that be at Arsenal, PSG or elsewhere.

Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie as Unai Emery gets to work on bolstering his squad.

The Spaniard, along with Monchi, is expected to have a busy summer as he prepares to get his side to European standards after securing a place in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

With Youri Tielemans already secured, McKennie could be another addition made to equip the Villans’ midfield with depth.

According to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, Villa are one of the clubs to have emerged as potential suitors for the American midfielder this summer, who is expected to leave Juventus permanently.

After an unconvincing loan spell at Leeds United, the report claims that the 24-year-old would prefer to stay in the Premier League, over moves to Turkey and Germany, with Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund listed as interested.

Valued by FootballTransfers around the £20m mark, Monchi could secure a bargain in signing the promising midfielder.

How good is Weston McKennie?

After making 19 Premier League appearances for Leeds, McKennie’s influence was not potent enough to see them survive relegation, leaving him headed back to Turin ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.

Making the switch to Elland Road came at a tough time, and his spell in England didn’t quite go as hoped, however, redemption could be on the cards for the 24-year-old.

Described as a “monster” by journalist Wes Rucker, the Texas-born gem could be a valuable figure for Emery to integrate into his midfield.

In the Premier League, the American averaged 1.2 interceptions and 1.5 tackles per game, as well as winning 3.7 total duels per game for Leeds, via Sofascore.

Acting as the protector in the engine room, McKennie could be a strong contender to partner Douglas Luiz, who was formidable in Emery’s side last season, ranking as Villa’s best performer as per Sofascore.

The Brazilian averaged a match rating of 7.10, and contributed to 12 goals in 37 appearances for the Villans in the league, scoring six and assisting six from deep midfield.

Like McKennie, the Rio de Janeiro-born ace excels in the defensive tasks presented in midfield, however, the two are both competent passers, with the American coming out on top over Luiz in terms of progressive play.

As per FBref, the former Leeds man averaged 5.14 progressive passes per 90 for the Whites, with Luiz following just behind with 4.55 per 90 for Villa last season.

The two averaged similarly in terms of their distribution into threatening areas, with the Brazilian averaging 3.78 passes into the final third to McKennie’s 3.13 per 90, showing that they’re both impressive in playing the ball forward.

An area that suggests they could be a strong pivot in Emery’s plans is their slight difference in movement in the engine room, with Luiz rising as a more effective carrier of the ball upfield.

As per FBref, the 25-year-old averaged 1.48 progressive carries per 90 to McKennie’s 0.88, identifying that the presence of the American could allow the Villa ace to venture up field with an anchor remaining as a firm protector behind.

With experience in the Premier League already equipped, the 24-year-old could show his worth under Emery in a positive environment and could be an asset if deployed alongside Luiz.

Chelsea have placed Anatoliy Trubin on their transfer radar this summer, according to a report from reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Who is Anatoliy Trubin?

The 21-year-old currently plays in goal for Shakhtar Donetsk, where he has spent the entirety of his career to date. He was given his first ever league outing with the side back when he was just 16-years-old, and he has since gone on to establish himself as their undisputed number one. In the 2022/23 season, he managed the biggest stretch of league games with the side to date, featuring on 28 occasions as the club won his second league title.

It's led to him also being given minutes for his country on the international stage too. He was handed his Ukraine debut back in 2021 and has gone on to feature seven times for them, having also played for their youth teams.

Now, his performances appear to have caught the eye of Premier League side Chelsea. According to a report from reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, Mauricio Pochettino wants to try and strengthen their goalkeeping department and whilst they aren't entirely sure of a need to buy a first-choice shot-stopper, it's clear they want to at least bring in an alternative to provide competition for that spot.

One of the names on their transfer wishlist on that area is the 6 foot 6 giant Trubin, although Blues chiefs have yet to make an official bid for his signature.

What is Trubin's transfer value?

It's unclear exactly how much Trubin would cost the Blues if they did want to launch an official bid for the player. Romano doesn't mention a price tag for the goalkeeper, but Transfermarkt suggest that his value could be around the 22 million Euros mark (or about £19m). It isn't an extortionate amount of money for a young and promising player, but it is still a fairly steep price to pay for a player yet to test himself outside of Ukranian football.

He's already highly regarded despite his age though, and that could be why Chelsea are keen to do business for the player. At just 21-years-old, football talent scout Jacek Kulig has already called him a "hero" for his performances with Shakhtar Donetsk and highlighted how impressive he had been statistically in a recent fixture against Rennes.

Trubin then can already do a job at a decent level and given the right coaching, he could eventually emerge as an undisputed number one – and the Blues seem to want it to be with them too.

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo and he has “decided” to leave Craven Cottage this summer, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Who will join Spurs this summer?

Buoyed by the incoming new manager Ange Postecoglou, Spurs are targeting a variety of stars for numerous positions of the squad in preparation for next season.

A major overhaul is on the cards this summer too, with many players potentially departing, including Hugo Lloris, Ivan Perisic, Davinson Sanchez, Ryan Sessegnon, Eric Dier, Ben Davies, Giovani Lo Celso, Sergio Reguilon, Tanguy Ndombele and Harry Winks (The Telegraph).

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has also been linked with a move away, despite being a Spurs mainstay since his arrival from Southampton in 2020.

In terms of incomings, Tottenham are believed to be nearing the signing of a new goalkeeper to succeed Lloris, with Empoli sot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario apparently on the verge of joining.

Staying in defence, Postecoglou has apparently green-lit the signing of a new central defensive star, leading to serious links with Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba among others.

Adarabioyo, who was a regular and consistent performer under Marco Silva last season, is also a wanted man at Tottenham with reliable reporter Romano sharing what he knows.

The former Man City starlet has apparently decided to leave Fulham this summer, and as a result, he is being monitored by Tottenham as they eye a move.

He is one of the options shortlisted by Spurs to reinforce their defence, coming after they leaked more top flight goals than any other side above 15th in the Premier League last season.

How good is Tosin Adarabioyo?

The 25-year-old, who stands at a towering 6 foot 5, finished 2022/2023 as one of Fulham’s top eight best-performers of the campaign (WhoScored).

Adarabioyo, over his 25 league appearances, made more clearances per 90 than any other Fulham player – adding fuel to the fire that he can be a truly brilliant defender on his day.

Football writer Muhammad Butt, taking to Twitter during the 2020/2021 season, praised the player for a brilliant performance against Liverpool – calling him a “magnificent defender”.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey could be set for a summer exit from the Emirates over the coming weeks.

Who will Arsenal sign this summer?

The Gunners enjoyed a seriously impressive 2022/23 campaign which saw them provide Manchester City with some stern competition at the top of the table.

However, Mikel Arteta's side were unable to prevent Pep Guardiola and his team from retaining their Premier League crown.

And as a result, it is believed the Gunners will be looking to make some major moves in this summer transfer window which could see some movement in the midfield.

Indeed, reports have suggested the north London club are seriously keen on making West Ham United's Declan Rice an Arsenal player this summer.

This comes amid claims the current Arsenal star Granit Xhaka could be set for a potential return to his homeland with Bayer Leverkusen reportedly interested in acquiring him.

And as the speculation surrounds a potential incoming and outgoing in north London, it appears Xhaka may not be the only Arsenal midfielder to leave in the coming months.

Speakng on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano has claimed the Ghanaian midfielder, Partey, could also be heading for the exit doors at the Emirates:

"So guys, let me start with Arsenal because I have important updates to give you about the Gunners."

"Thomas Partey could be on the move this summer. It's a possibility for Thomas Partey to leave Arsenal.

"I'm told this is a very concrete chance for Thomas Partey to find the solution and to leave Arsenal Football Club.

"There are conversations ongoing. This is still not advanced, for example, Xhaka to Leverkusen is more than advanced. It's almost done just waiting for the green light from Arsenal.

"For Thomas Partey, still time to look at options and then discuss with Arsenal but Thomas is a concrete name in the potential exits of Arsenal."

How long is left on Thomas Partey's contract?

This summer will mark Partey's third year since joining the north London side from Atletico Madrid for a fee believed to be worth in the region of £45m.

And in that time he has played a significant role in the middle of Arsenal's side having made 99 appearances for the Gunners across all competitions (via Transfermarkt).

In the Premier League alone last season, Partey was able to rack up a third of those 99 appearances where he contributed with three goals.

But the – dubbed "monster" – Ghanaian has also battled with numerous injuries over his time in north London which could be a reason behind his potential departure from the Emirates.

On the back of an impressive campaign for the Gunners, the 30-year-old now has just two years remaining on his deal with the north London side.

And with reports suggesting Arteta's side are hoping to bring in Rice over the coming weeks, perhaps Partey is not viewed as a long-term option anymore.

If they are to wait another year to potentially sell the Ghanaian then they could receive a much lower return on their £45m investment.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is believed to be keen on Jordan Pickford as the Red Devils access their options between the sticks this summer.

Will Man United sell David de Gea?

The Red Devils had an encouraging first campaign with Ten Hag at the helm having secured a top three finish and the Carabao Cup.

Champions League football will return to Old Trafford for next season which could see the Dutch manager keen to bring in some new recruits to bolster his side.

United will make their return to the elite European competition with a spot in Pot 2 which will mean they will play one of Sevilla, Barcelona, Napoli, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica or Feyenoord from Pot 1.

And one of the big questions going into the summer will be surrounding the future of De Gea with the Spaniard into the final weeks of his deal at Old Trafford.

There have been suggestions the two parties were close to agreeing on a potential new deal to extend his stay at the Theatre of Dreams.

However, speculation continues to surround the Red Devils and the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper with Pickford believed to be one of the options on their radar.

And speaking on TalkSPORT, the transfer insider Alex Crook has claimed Ten Hag is a big fan of the England number one with the summer window is set to open:

"Pickford, I think, is the type of goalkeeper that fits the profile for Erik ten Hag. He wants someone who can play the ball out from the back. Obviously, Pickford like De Gea is a very good shot-stopper."

"I think Pickford would be a good addition. I think Ten Hag likes Pickford. He likes the profile."

How much is Pickford worth?

United have been left with an intriguing dilemma this summer with the underwhelming performances from De Gea over the course of the campaign.

The criticism surrounding the Spaniard will obviously come with a dose of irony considering he was awarded the Golden Glove having kept 17 clean sheets.

However, some of the errors he made throughout the season cannot be ignored as they cost United on multiple occasions.

To put it into context, the Spaniard even received criticism from Gary Lineker who labelled the veteran goalkeeper 'David de Howler'.

The errors cannot go ignored, however, the suggestion United could target Pickford even if they keep De Gea poses a big question of whether either goalkeeper would be willing to play second fiddle behind the other.

TalkSPORT also claims Pickford – who has been hailed "absolutely sensational" – could be sold for a fee in the region of £30m this summer as the Toffees aim to bring in some much-needed revenue.

But with his spot in England's starting XI at risk, would he move to Old Trafford without any guarantee he would be Ten Hag's number one?

With Sean Dyche taking the helm at Everton in January and preserving the endangered Premier League outfit's top-flight status, there is renewed optimism that greener pastures could be found over the coming seasons.

Everton escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth, Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring a thumping strike to secure an invaluable, season-saving victory over Bournemouth on the final day of the campaign, and the requisite moves to veer away from danger must now be made.

Addressing the frontal problems is surely the first port of call for the former Burnley manager, with Neal Maupay scoring once all year since signing last summer and talisman Dominic Calvert-Lewin spending yet another campaign riddled with injury issues.

And the answer could come in the form of Moussa Dembele, with Fabrizio Romano stating that the French talisman is attracting Dyche's attention this summer upon the expiry of his contract with Lyon.

The Merseyside outfit are certainly not alone in their pursuit, however, with Galatasaray and several affluent Saudi clubs all gunning for his signature – but the allure of the Premier League and the role of offensive focal point could well sway the odds in the Blues' favour.

Should Everton sign Moussa Dembele?

Despite not enjoying the most auspicious of terms with his French Ligue 1 outfit, Dembele boasts an impressive goal record throughout his career and there is no reason why he cannot rekindle his prolific edge on Merseyside.

Still only 26-years-old, the Frenchman has posted 70 goals and 19 assists from 172 appearances with Les Gones, previously hailed as "unplayable" by former Celtic teammate Leigh Griffiths.

The £53k-per-week ace only scored three goals this year, starting in the league only eight times, but plundered 21, 15, and 16-goal returns over three of his past four Ligue 1 seasons – certainly unplayable numbers – and remains a fierce forward yearning for a fresh start.

Once dubbed an "exceptional" talent by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, the former France U21 international could look to replicate the success of his compatriot Amadou Onana in joining the club from Ligue 1 and glittering with his performances.

Signing for £33m from Lille one year ago, the 21-year-old midfielder has been "superb" – as stated by Richard Buxton – on English shores despite his club's woes.

Indeed, he averaged 2.4 tackles and 1.1 interceptions in the Premier League, as per Sofascore, impressing so much that he is now earning £55m interest from the likes of Chelsea. Such a successful transfer from France could well provide Dembele with the iron-clad assurance he needs to be a free-firing success with the Toffees.

With a license to forge a prominent attacking role in Dyche's team, Dembele could become a "scoring machine" once again, as he was once called by L'Equipe's Bertrand Latour, and emulate the success of his countryman Onana in entering the fold at Goodison Park and flourishing.

Manchester United hold an interest in the Napoli defender Kim Min-jae and it is a potential deal to keep an eye on over the opening days of the market.

What is Kim Min-jae transfer clause?

The Red Devils' season came to an end on Saturday with defeat at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final against their city rivals.

However, it was a season to remember with Erik ten Hag's arrival at the club bringing about a third-placed finish in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.

But it is apparent the Dutchman is not looking to settle for that with new signings expected to help bolster his squad going into the new campaign.

The likes of Mason Mount has been linked with a potential move to Old Trafford even though the summer transfer window has not opened yet.

And another name which has been strongly linked with the Red Devils is Kim who has just got his hands on the Serie A trophy with Napoli.

Italian report (via GOAL) suggest the South Korean centre-back has a clause in his contract which would make him available for a potential transfer for a fee in the region of £42m.

Speaking on The Football Terrace YouTube channel, journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed this could be a deal which could be concluded quickly given the clause is only active for 15 days:

"Kim's one Manchester United have looked at, for sure. And is one to watch in the first 15 days of the window because that release clause is only active in those 15 days.

"Kim himself has always denied any of the rumours and the links, but I think Luciano Spalletti leaving Napoli for a one-year sabbatical is going to be a big factor in all of this because suddenly players that might have wanted to stay will see one exiting and maybe decide that they want a fresh challenge as well. So that one is a very realistic possibility."

Does Kim Min-jae want to leave Napoli?

The 26-year-old – who has bee hailed a "monster" by some in the media – has only been at Napoli for one season having joined the Italian side last summer from Fenerbahce in a deal believed to be worth around £15m.

However, it could be a summer of multiple departures for the newly-crowned Italian champions with their manager Luciano Spalletti set to take a year away from the game.

On top of this, their star striker Victor Osimhen is also expected to be subject of a lot of transfer interest over the coming months with interest coming from the Premier League.

But the South Korean has held a strong viewpoint when it comes to commenting on the rumours surrounding where his future may lie:

“I can't be bothered by transfer rumours because they aren’t true. Now I’m focusing on the team and on the Champions League, rather than that kind of nonsense,” he said.

However, if a club like United are to come in and pay the clause believed to be in his contract, then he may not have much saw as to whether he is to remain at Napoli or not.

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