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Liverpool’s excellent business has made them second favourites to lift the Premier League trophy next year.

The Reds finished the season in fourth but did reach the final of the Champions League. Jurgen Klopp has spent over £170m to bring Fabinho, Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri and Alisson Becker to Anfield. Liverpool now have a squad that is capable of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title.

The strength of their first-team is evident, but there is little attacking depth outside of Liverpool’s famed forward trio. Shaqiri will provide some much-needed cover on the wings. However, both Divock Origi and Dominic Solanke have struggled immensely in pre-season. Despite Daniel Sturridge’s resurgence, more attacking options are needed.

According to reports, Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha, still wants to leave the club this summer and Klopp should attempt to bring him to Anfield. Palace don’t want to lose their prized asset nonetheless the Ivorian is desperate to play Champions League football. The Eagles want close to £50m for the ex-Manchester United winger – a transfer request could see their price come down.

Valued at £27m by Transfermarkt, Zaha enjoyed a stellar campaign in the Premier League last season, scoring nine and assisting three to help his side avoid relegation. The 25-year-old is an excellent dribbler – only Eden Hazard completed more take ons in the Premier League last season (Squawka). He is comfortable right across the forward line making him the ideal option for Klopp.

If their asking price is reduced, Liverpool would be foolish to turn him down.

Liverpool fans, thoughts?

Wolves did such good business last summer and played so well in their Championship promotion season that many observers felt they were entering the Premier League with a squad already equipped to make an instant impression on the big time.

However, the Old Gold were never going to be able to resist flexing their financial muscles again in preparation for their return to the top flight and Jorge Mendes has once more helped them do exactly that.

The latest coup the super-agent has helped the Molineux outfit pull off is the cut-price signing of Joao Moutinho, bringing his considerable Champions League and international experience to the Midlands.

There are reasons for caution with this one, but we asked Wolves fans whether their new man would be an overall success and their enthusiasm at having signed the Euro 2016 winner was clear.

A whopping 91 per cent of them think that the cultured midfielder will succeed in the Premier League, as shown by the full poll results below…

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West Ham fans are split on making a move for Maxime Gonalons, after it emerged that several Premier League sides are chasing his signature.

According to Sky Sports, Crystal Palace tabled a €10m (£8.9m) for Roma’s Gonalons last week.

The experienced midfielder was unable to force himself into the first eleven with Roma last season, and is looking to revive his career elsewhere, with a whole host of teams lining up for his signature.

Cheikhou Kouyate’s impending move to Crystal Palace could actually open the door for West Ham to swoop for Gonalons, who could be the leader the Hammers have been missing in midfield.

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The eight-cap Frenchman played over 300 games for Lyon, putting him eighth on their all time appearances list, and his experience and leadership qualities would not go amiss at the London Stadium.

With Kouyate making the switch to Palace, a swoop of around £10m for the Roma midfielder could be just what Pellegrini needs, saving funds for one big final swoop on a marquee midfielder.

Fans can’t decide on a move though, with just 45 per cent backing a move. You can check out the full poll results for yourself down below…

Both Tottenham and Liverpool have been linked with a move for PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot, and Spurs must make sure they win the race for his signature.

What’s the story?

According to L’Equipe, Rabiot has rejected a new contract in Paris as he enters the last 12 months of his contract.

The wiry midfielder was linked with a move to North London this summer, and the race is now on to sign him on a pre-contract in January.

Various reports have linked Liverpool with a move for the Frenchman, as Jürgen Klopp seeks to fill that third position in his midfield.

The Reds’ boss signed Naby Keita and Fabinho this summer, but the failure to land Nabil Fekir means there is an open spot in Klopp’s 4-3-3.

Rabiot did post on social media about his love for Anfield earlier this year, but Tottenham absolutely must jump ahead of the Reds in the race for a pre-contract agreement.

Very rarely will you find a world class player that’s available on a free signing, and locking up the midfielder in January could atone for Tottenham’s lacklustre summer window.

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Bargain Dembele upgrade?

Tottenham fans were incredibly frustrated with their lack of business this summer, and undoubtedly the biggest cause for concern is the midfield. Mousa Dembele is entering the last year of his contract, Victor Wanyama is solid but not game-changing, the same could be said for Eric Dier, and let’s not even get into Moussa Sissoko.

Signing Rabiot would give Pochettino an instant replacement for the departing Dembele, and the perfect signing to make Tottenham’s attack even better. The 6 ft 2 in midfielder is incredible technically gifted, and is one of the best young passers in world football.

While he plays as a defensive midfielder, his game-reading ability and superb technique would help build attacks from deep, and allow the likes of Christian Eriksen to roam freely and create chances.

His Ligue 1 stats for PSG last season speak for themselves, averaging nearly two tackles per game, winning one aerial duel per game, boasting a 92 per cent pass completion rate and creating nearly one chance per game.

Rabiot is tall, strong, athletic, smart, extremely gifted with the ball at his feet and at just 23 has already won multiple league titles. Beating Liverpool to his signature would be a huge coup, and would make Daniel Levy a hero after his troublesome summer.

So, Tottenham fans, would you like to make a move for Rabiot in January? Can you beat Liverpool to his signature? Let us know your thoughts by voting in the poll below…

Nottingham Forest are among the top spenders in the Championship and that is because they hope this season can be the one where promotion is achievable. 

13 players have rocked up at the City Ground throughout the summer period so far and that could yet be built on with a couple of weeks left to complete their dealings. They aren’t guaranteed to be any more successful because they have spent a lot but a number of new talented players gives them the platform to build from and remain in hope of Premier League prosperity.

One player who would be a great addition for Nottingham Forest this summer is Isaac Hayden – who is valued at £6.3 million on Transfermarkt.

The Englishman has reportedly pleaded for a move away from St James’ Park this summer and the way Nottingham Forest are moving, that could be a perfect move for the pair of them. At 23-years-old, Hayden has already been an important player during Newcastle’s Premier League campaign, in which he made 26 appearances, scoring on one occasion.

Hayden is an extremely versatile player that is accustomed to playing as a central-midfielder, a defensive midfielder and if needed even a centre-back. That in turn would make him a strong buy for Nottingham Forest, who are hoping to strengthen their team just that bit more to make promotion a more viable option.

Should all their new signings gel tighter quickly and results occur quickly, Forest have a great shot at doing themselves justice this season. The concern is now that Newcastle don’t have the opportunity to go out and replace Hayden which could scupper a potential deal but Forest have to do all they can to get this one across the line.

Do you agree… Let us know!

Wolves strengthened their midfielder this summer with the additions of Joao Moutinho and Leander Dendoncker to add to the brilliant Ruben Neves, who they already had at their disposal.

However, it appears manager Nuno Espirito Santo is not completely satisfied with his options in the middle of the park.

The Breakdown

According to TEAMtalk, Wolves are set to go head-to-head with Premier League rivals Everton for the signature of free agent Miguel Veloso.

£2.25m-rated (via Transfermarkt) Veloso left Serie A outfit Genoa earlier this month and looks to have attracted interest from his compatriots Nuno and Marco Silva, although the Portuguese international would not be able to play under either manager until January.

Nevertheless, Veloso could still be a clever acquisition for Wolves. With the likes of Neves, Moutinho and Dendoncker, Veloso is unlikely to get plenty of game time at Molineux.

However, when used, the 32-year-old would bring much experience to Nuno’s side and be a more combative presence in the middle of the park.

Neves, by no means, is any less robust in midfield but, alongside Moutinho, the 21-year-old’s game is more about spraying passes and dictating matches in comparison to Veloso, who spent much of his international career with Portugal shielding the team’s back four.

Veloso, though, is still a technical player with a very mean long-shot and a decent range of passing.

Along with Dendoncker, Veloso could provide Nuno with an option in midfield who could make Wolves more defensively solid when coming up against some of the better teams in the Premier League.

Loads of Leeds fans have been reacting to the transfer of Ryan Woods, as the Brentford ace is set to join Stoke City on a loan with a view to a permanent deal.

According to Sky Sports, Stoke have agreed a deal with Brentford to sign Woods.

As the transfer window is only open to loans, the deal is technically a one-year loan, but with a view to buy for £7m at the end of the season.

Woods is one of several young stars to join Brentford as a youngster, progress into one of their best players, and then move on for a profit, and Leeds fans are annoyed it’s not them on the other end of it.

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The 24 year-old was linked with a switch to Elland Road earlier in the summer, and does seem the perfect fit to add depth to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield.

Stoke have had a miserable start to the season, but they are still viewed as one of the favourites to go up, so signing Woods is certainly a big boost for the Potters.

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Lots of Leeds fans have been reacting to the deal, and you can find some of the best Twitter reactions down below…

It is only the third batch of Premier League fixtures, but Sunday’s match between Watford and Crystal Palace could be a crucial one.

Both of these teams are likely to be on par in terms of their objectives for the season.

Therefore, if there is a winner between the two, it could be an indication as to how the pair progress.

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Of course, plenty can happen between now and the end of May, but at this moment in time, Palace are in need of a win more than Watford.

Roy Hodgson’s side won their opening fixture 2-0 against Fulham, but they were beaten by the same scoreline in their recent encounter with Liverpool at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles will face a team that are hunting for their third consecutive league win.

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Javi Gracia’s side have overcome Brighton and Burnley so far, scoring five goals in total and conceding one.

On Twitter, some Palace fans have been posting their pre-match thoughts and predictions.

Mile Jedinak is a vastly experienced footballer, and deserves respect having proved himself in the Premier League and at international level during his career.

The 34-year-old, however, is currently having a very difficult time in central defence.

Jedinak has earned his keep as a central midfielder, but has been pressed into action at centre-back for Villa in the early weeks of the 2018-19 campaign.

The Villa fans have not been pleased with his performances in that area of the field, and he again struggled in Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Sheffield United.

Villa are actually currently on a run of five games without a win in all competitions despite boasting one of the most talented squads in the Championship.

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Head coach Steve Bruce allowed Tommy Elphick to leave Villa Park on loan before the summer window closed, meaning that James Chester is the club’s only senior centre-back.

The Villa supporters are becoming increasingly frustrated with Jedinak’s performances, and have now criticised the 6ft 2in ace’s display against Sheffield United.

A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below:

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Celtic fans will still be buzzing after the Hoops secured victory in the first Old Firm Derby of the season.

It was the first time Brendan Rodgers came up against his former captain, and a positive result was a must after the Hoops were knocked out of the Champions League. Olivier Ntcham’s second-half goal was enough to secure all three points for Celtic and give the Celtic Park faithful a memorable win. Rodgers will hope to build on the success with another strong performance against St. Mirren following the international break.

It was a quiet summer at Celtic Park with Rodgers not strengthening his squad significantly. The only major piece of business at Parkhead was the departure of star forward – Moussa Dembele. The Frenchman departed for Lyon in a deal worth £20m following a trophy-laden spell in the SPFL.

With Odsonne Eduoard and Leigh Griffiths the only recognised forwards in attack, the Hoop should consider signing former Aston Villa forward – Gabriel Agbonlahor. Valued at £900k by Transfermarkt, the Englishman is searching for a club after spending 13 years with the Villains. Agbonlahor featured in a charity game at Celtic Park and admitted it would be his dream to sign for the Scottish champions.

While his best years are behind him, signing Agbonlahor wouldn’t be a bad move at all. The 31-year-old still possesses electrifying pace and could prove to be a useful option in a gruelling season. If his wages demands are reasonable, it could be a smart piece of business.

Signing Agbonlahor for the rest of the season with an option to extend his deal makes perfect sense.

Celtic fans, thoughts?