Liverpool's on-and-off situation with Anthony Gordon has taken centre stage this week as the latest reports have revealed the winger has been 'denied his dream move' back to his boyhood club, having started his youth career there before signing for Everton.
The break down of talks for someone Liverpool are said to be rather keen on pretty much sums up their transfer business so far this year. The Reds had a quiet January and are yet to make their first signing of the summer. While there is still plenty of time for Liverpool to get some deals over the line, things are perhaps moving slower than expected right.
James Pearce recently revealed that Liverpool have just one solid transfer link on the go right now, and it's for someone they may not even be able to sign. Writing for The Athletic, he said: "The rumour mill has gone into overdrive, but the only link with real substance so far involves Lille centre-back Leny Yoro. Liverpool's interest is strong, but competition is fierce and they expect European champions Real Madrid to win the race for his signature."
Liverpool may be taking their time but other clubs have wasted no time in getting stuck in. So let's take a look at what some of their rivals are up to.
Man United offer Hojlund for mega moveManchester United are on the market for a new striker and have identified Napoli's Victor Osimhen, like many other clubs. The 25-year-old still contributed 17 goals last season, despite struggling with fitness. According to La Repubblica, the Red Devils are 'willing' to offer up Rasmus Hojlund as part of a deal to bring Osimhen to Old Trafford.
Osimhen is wanted by a number of clubs and has a reported PS110 million release clause in his contract. United only signed Hojlund last summer in a PS72 million and the start to his time in the Premier League was slow. It took him until December to find the net for the first time in England's top flight but fortunately, it triggered the start of superb run in front of goal.
Hojlund enjoyed being involved in eight goals in just five games for United but the Italian report now has him connected to an exit less than 12 months into his contract, as the Reds look to sign another player in his position.
Chelsea sign PS30m midfielder Chelsea have an eye for midfielders as they confirm the signing of yet another man for their engine room. After pipping Liverpool to not one, but two of their targets last summer with a combined PS173 million splashed on Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, the Blues have added another midfielder to the mix.
Chelsea have agreed a PS30 million deal with Leicester City for the signature of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The 25-year-old joins Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal and becomes the club's 12th recognised midfielder on the senior roster.
After coming through Leicester's youth ranks, Dewsbury-Hall joins Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa, Marc Guiu's from Barcelona and Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham through the door at Chelsea.