Clubs across Europe will be eager to bolster their ranks in the coming months but the financial implications of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic may hinder business, while the forthcoming European Championship could delay potential deals.
Brighton and Hove Albion will look to bolster Graham Potter’s squad with a striker seemingly high on the agenda, but keeping hold of a couple of their big stars, like Ben White and Yves Bissouma, may be the biggest challenge the transfer chiefs face at the Amex Stadium.
Midfield man Bissouma has been linked with Arsenal and Chelsea after an excellent season while the versatile White has sprung to prominence even more with his England call-up recently.
Elsewhere, Harry Kane’s future will undoubtedly be at the top of the agenda, with gossip on the England skipper’s destination if he leaves Tottenham Hotspur already in full swing.
Manchester City have been linked with the striker as they look to replace Barcelona-bound Sergio Aguero, while Erling Haaland is another big-name striker who could be on his way to the Premier League this summer – if anyone will stump up the cash!
The Premier League big guns will be keen to wrap up their business early but with the Euros coming up, transfers are unlikely to be completed quickly.
Here’s some of the big deals that could rumble throughout the summer.
![Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have each been linked with the Leeds-born 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)](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg2OTI1NjlkLTg0MmQtNGZiNi04ZjBhLTQ0NmU1ODFmZGU0ODpmM2M2MDIwOS1iYzNiLTRjZGItOWVmZi1kOTE0N2U0M2E0YzU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Erling Haaland
Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have each been linked with the Leeds-born 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) Photo: INA FASSBENDER
![The 27-year-old striker is supposedly eager to leave Spurs but 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.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZkOTNiZmVhLTI0MmItNDkyYy1hMDRjLWVkYTU0OTI4ZGVlMDo1MDYyMjQ2ZS0xNTU0LTRmYjUtOGY2ZC1kODRiNmEyZjA3M2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Harry Kane
The 27-year-old striker is supposedly eager to leave Spurs but 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. Photo: Shaun Botterill
![Man United appear to have reached crossroads in their goalkeeping situation, meaning either David De Gea or Dean Henderson may be sold. Smart money is on ex-Sheffield United loanee Henderson staying and becoming No1 with Tom Heaton brought in on a free transfer as back-up.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjc1NWRlZGUzLTI4ZGMtNGYwNy1iMzEyLTA0MzNiODdmNGI5MzpiOWQ1ZTNiMC05MmM2LTQ4YWQtOWJkYS1kYzU3ODlmYTUxODc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Dean Henderson and David de Gea
Man United appear to have reached crossroads in their goalkeeping situation, meaning either David De Gea or Dean Henderson may be sold. Smart money is on ex-Sheffield United loanee Henderson staying and becoming No1 with Tom Heaton brought in on a free transfer as back-up. Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS
![Striker Danny Ings, who has 12 months to run on his Southampton contract, has been linked with Manchester City and Tottenham.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE5MWI1NTcxLWFjZTItNDg5MC05ZDE1LWM3MDFiYjM5MzBmNDplMWNkODFkNS04OWYzLTQzZGMtYWFmMS1hYTIwOWM1ODZlODk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Danny Ings
Striker Danny Ings, who has 12 months to run on his Southampton contract, has been linked with Manchester City and Tottenham. Photo: Pool