Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Ben Chilwell: Manchester City could miss out on top transfer targets due to investigation

Man City face uncertain summer

“Guardiola is also desperate for reinforcements at full-back and has been linked with a move for Chelsea’s Ben Chilwell while Southampton right-back Tino Livramento is a long-term target.

“Full-back Joao Cancelo has already joined Bayern Munich on an initial loan deal, while Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan could leave in the summer.”

Chelsea open squad contract talks

Chelsea have opened contract talks with a number of first-team squad members. The west London club are edging closer to an agreement with Thiago Silva, but there is less progress with midfielder duo N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount.

“Co-owner Todd Boehly is handling Mason Mount’s new proposed seven-year contract, but little progress has been made. The 24-year-old, the club’s player of the season for the last two seasons, remains among the lowest paid at the Bridge and wants a salary similar to friends in the England team. Liverpool and other ‘Big Six’ Premier League clubs are ready to test Chelsea’s resolve in the summer, and the new regime could be inclined to sell Mount.

“Mateo Kovacic and Conor Gallagher have had no contact on new deals, amid speculation that they could also be moved on in the summer.”

Liverpool scout Everton defender

Liverpool hold interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, who is currently on a season-long loan at PSV Eindhoven. The Premier League club are a fan of the 20-year-old, who is owned by their local rivals, but face competition from Manchester United, AS Roma and PSV to sign Branthwaite this summer.

“PSV made two offers, the last believed to be worth up to £15million, which were rejected by Everton. Roma have also been checking regularly on his progress while the fact he is homegrown and left footed have kept Liverpool and United on his trail.

“Their Premier League status at the end of the season will dictate much about who stays and who must go.”

Spurs eye emergency cover for Lloris

Tottenham Hotspur could turn to the free agency market in the hope to find emergency cover for the injured Hugo Lloris. The club captain has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury. Fraser Forster is ready to step up to a first-team role as back-up, but Spurs are keen to add another goalkeeper to their squad due to their lack of experienced depth in the position.

“Spurs would, however, need special dispensation from the Premier League to add Foster to their 25-man squad.”