Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich has given his army of Prem admirers hope.
The Germany star - linked with Arsenal, Manchester United and Man City - is reportedly not expected to stay with his German giants beyond the end of his contract in 2025.
Sky Sports Germany suggest the 29-year-old is willing to consider leaving before then
That could mean Bayern selling him this summer - rather than losing him for nothing in a year's time.
Prem chiefs have warned club bosses they must not use loopholes in the rulebook to avoid PSR penalties, writes MARTIN LIPTON.
Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle have all been involved in a series of possible deals that could be completed by the official accounting end of the season on Sunday.
Villa have already signed Everton youngster Lewis Dobbin, with midfielder Tim Iroegbunam moving the other way in a similar £9m deal.
Unai Emery’s side are also poised to sell England youth schemer Omari Kellyman to Chelsea for up to £19m while taking left back Ian Maatsen from the Stamford Bridge side for £37.5m.
Other possible deals could see Newcastle signing Everton’s England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle while taking Toon winger Yankuba Minteh.
The transfers could allow all four clubs benefit from the accountancy rules around PSR, with clubs limited to £105m of “permitted losses” over three seasons.
Up to eight clubs are thought to be in danger of PSR breaches for this season, with the prospect of points deductions now real after the penalties imposed on Everton and Nottingham Forest last term.
Here are the incredible figures Guinea frontman and Arsenal target Serhou Guirassy racked up in the German top flight.
The 28-year-old ex-Lille man notched a goal a game as Stuttgart revived to stun everyone by finishing up ahead of Bayern Munich -as runners-up to Bayer Leverkusen.
Mikel Arteta is being linked with Mikel Merino because he rates the Spain anchorman as similar to ex-Gunners skipper Granit Xhaka.
That's according to reports from his home country as REal Sociedad prepare for summer bids.
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Former Newcastle defensive midfielder Merino has a year left on his Sociedad contract.
It's also thought Barcelona are keen on a player who featured in tonight's 1-0 victory over Albania as Spain made it three wins from three group games.
Prem clubs warned against using financial loopholes
Prem chiefs have warned club bosses they must not use loopholes in the rulebook to avoid PSR penalties.
Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle have all been involved in a series of possible deals that could be completed by the official accounting end of the season on Sunday.
Villa have already signed Everton youngster Lewis Dobbin, with midfielder Tim Iroegbunam moving the other way in a similar £9m deal.
Unai Emery's side are also poised to sell England youth schemer Omari Kellyman to Chelsea for up to £19m while taking left back Ian Maatsen from the Stamford Bridge side for £37.5m.
Other possible deals could see Newcastle signing Everton’s England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Newcastle while taking Toon winger Yankuba Minteh.
The transfers could allow all four clubs benefit from the accountancy rules around PSR, with clubs limited to £105m of “permitted losses” over three seasons.
Up to eight clubs are thought to be in danger of PSR breaches for this season, with the prospect of points deductions now real after the penalties imposed on Everton and Nottingham Forest last term.
If Arsenal were looking at buying a holding midfielder I would try and get Youssouf Fofana from Monaco, who is playing for the national team at the Euros.
He is a very good player who can be good for Arsenal. There aren't many players in France, for example, that are a good fit for Arsenal. Arsenal are playing for the Champions League and the Premier League so they need top level players.
If you are looking to add a player to the squad, you need to improve on the quality of the team, and at the moment there aren't many suitable options playing in France- there are many interesting players but it’s too soon for a lot of them...