Reds target teen defender as Newcastle look set to sell key player

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates on Newcastle, Liverpool and Chelsea

According to Football Insider, Newcastle United “will be forced to sell one of their biggest players” at the end of the season in order to balance their books and abide by Financial Fair Play obligations.

There is no mention of who will be placed on the chopping block but with clubs being handed punishments for FFP breaches, the Toon cannot afford to have the axe wielded in their direction.

The 3AM Verdict: Bruno Guimarães has recently been mentioned as a potential summer sale and with a Transfermarkt valuation of £73 million and four years still left on his contract, Newcastle could demand a very handsome fee if they do decide to cash in on the Brazilian.

One of Liverpool’s main focuses this summer will be on strengthening their backline after enduring some tough injury setbacks to a number of key defenders this season. Football Insider reports that they have their eyes on Ajax youngster Jorrel Hato. The 18-year-old has not missed a single game for Ajax this season and has captained his side on a number of occasions as well.

The 3AM Verdict: With Virgil van Dijk not getting any younger, Liverpool need to start looking at signings for the future and scouting young talents who are capable of playing at the highest level is an excellent way to start. Any rising stars who Liverpool sign will benefit from training and potentially even playing alongside him.

Another club in need of some summer sales is Chelsea, and Football Insider has also reported that the Blues are sacrificing Raheem Sterling as part of their end-ofseason clear-out. The Blues are “under pressure” to raise funds and they are also prioritising the fast track of younger stars signed under Todd Boehly.

The 3AM Verdict: Sterling has been a solid asset for Chelsea and he remains a very tricky player for rival oppositions to handle. However, unless he is willing to negotiate a wage deduction (he is currently on a reported £325,000 per week), finding a new club may prove difficult.