Harry Kane’s possible departure from Tottenham promises to be one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.
Clubs across Europe will be eager to bolster their ranks in the coming months but the financial implications of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and collapsed European Super League may hinder business, while the forthcoming European Championship could delay potential deals.
Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the most high-profile players reportedly set to switch teams before the start of next season.
Harry Kane (Tottenham)
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— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 23, 2021
The future of the England captain has already become a daily topic of discussion since reports emerged last month that he wishes to leave Tottenham. The 27-year-old striker is supposedly eager to remain in England and said to favour a move to Manchester City. Manchester United and Chelsea are also thought to be keen. But Kane’s contract has three years to run and, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy renowned for being a tough negotiator, he will command a hefty fee.
Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)
Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)
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— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) May 13, 2021
Sancho’s Dortmund team-mate also has plenty of admirers. Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have each been linked with the Norway international along with Bayern Munich, while the eye-watering finances involved may deter Real Madrid and Barcelona. Dortmund are reported to be demanding 180million Euros (£155m) – a fee currently only eclipsed by the moves of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe to Paris St Germain – but the prolific 20-year-old striker has suggested he will be staying with the club for now.
Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
Yves Bissouma and Ben White (Brighton)
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