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Reports in Italy last week had linked de Vrij with Chelsea, and it was suggested that Inter may only want around €15m (£13m) to sell the player. The main reason for that is the Dutchman only has a year left on his contract at the San Siro.

A possible Liverpool offer is likely to be dependent on de Ligt’s release clause being lowered. It currently stands at €125m (£108m) and will rise to €140m (£121m), but the defender will only sign a contract extension if it’s lowered to around €80m (£69m). Were that to happen, the Netherlands international would then become a realistic target for Jurgen Klopp’s side.

October, in particular, looks difficult, with the Gunners taking on Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City at home in the space of seventeen days, with a trip to Leeds sandwiched in between.

Arsenal and Brighton have also been linked with En-Nesyri in the past, but the Hammers were the team who decided to make a formal bid for the player.

Last term, Bellingham scored six goals and provided 14 assists in 44 appearances in all competitions for BVB, while he has been involved for England over the current international break.

“But let’s say Arsenal get him, my general worry and concern about Arsenal, as ever, is could we trust Mikel Arteta to get the best out of Jesus, could he be the manager who makes him fulfil his potential if Pep Guardiola couldn’t? I don’t think so. But if he goes to Chelsea he could be the player Romelu Lukaku was promised to be but wasn’t.”

Real Madrid are considering making a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to reports...

It is believed that the Citizens are holding out for a fee in the region of £50m for the 25-year-old, despite the fact that the Brazilian has just one year left on his contract at the Etihad.

Manchester United (A) – August 20th
Chelsea (A) – September 17th
Arsenal (A) – October 8th
Manchester City (H) – October 15th
Tottenham (A) – November 5th
Chelsea (H) – January 21st
Manchester United (H) – March 4th
Manchester City (A) – April 1st
Arsenal (H) – April 8th
Tottenham (H) – April 29th

While the likes of Chelsea and United, in particular, are very much in need of reinforcements at the back, City are certainly not in the same situation. However, it is believed that Nathan Ake would be sold if a good enough offer is made in the coming weeks, so de Ligt could then be an option if his fellow Dutchman departs.