#defensive-targets

#defensive-targets

Both Milan and Inter are looking at right-backs/wing-backs, and Norton-Cuffy has been in the sights of both clubs. He has been one of the best young players this season in Serie A and has always been a regular starter on the right under both Vieira and De Rossi. Inter had already inquired about him in the January transfer window in the event of a sale of Luis Henrique, with his value hovering between €20-30m.

Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market in recent times, bringing in two defenders in Cristhian Mosquera and Piero Hincapie last summer. Riccardo Calafiori joined the summer before that, but it seems AFC aren't done yet, with Diomande and Brown set to be targeted. This could point towards players leaving, with Ben White no longer playing regularly and attracting interest from Everton, according to football.london.

It is no secret that Barcelona are on the hunt for defensive reinforcements, either in the ongoing January transfer window or in the coming summer. The club are determined to find replacements for Andreas Christensen and Inigo Martinez. But thanks to the sustained economic problems, the club are ideally looking for cost-effective options. That is perhaps why Barcelona have long been linked with a move for Marc Guehi.

Aside from Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all retain an interest in Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (Talksport), external Sunderland have not ruled out making a January move for Lazio and France midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26, who could be available for 22m-26m (Northern Echo), external Arsenal are closer to agreeing a new long-term deal with Bukayo Saka, with the 24-year-old England winger's current contract set to expire in 2027. (Sky Sports, external)

Guiding Liverpool to a history-making 20th domestic crown in what was his maiden campaign at Anfield, Arne Slot couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life in the red half Merseyside. Storming their way to the Premier League title last season and holding a commanding 10-point buffer over the chasing pack, Liverpool also embarked on a record-breaking summer spend.

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi was heavily linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window. However, a deadline day move to Liverpool collapsed even though the two clubs had agreed on a fee. The player underwent his medical with the Premier League champions as well. Crystal Palace pulled the plug on the deal after failing to secure a replacement for him.