Liverpool's hopes where this morning dashed when England international Theo Walcott decided to commit his future to the Arsenal, becoming one of the squad’s best paid players.
It was announced this morning that both Walcott and Spanish playmaker Santi Cazorla will both stay at the club signing on for an additional four years and two years respectively.
A real statement of intent form Arsene Wenger, who may feel that this is one of the best chances for his team to go on and challenge for the Premier league.
There are plenty of English players so far this summer who are unsure where they will be in a month’s time, John Stones being one of England’s hottest young prospects.
Stones is set to be subject of a £30m bid from Chelsea, but there has been some talk that United may join the race to take the homegrown youngster to Old Trafford.
Louis van Gaal may require defensive cover, with Phil Jones not exactly inspiring confidence in his latest appearance against PSG.
The Dutchman has no shortage in attacking options and is near to completing a move for Barcelona winger Pedro.
The moves comes after their Argentine winger Di Maria has gone on the missing list and is on the verge of a £40m move to PSG.
Across Manchester, out-of-favour striker Edin Dzeko may be on his way out of the Etihad Stadium.
According to reports, the Bosnian international has agreed terms with Serie A side Roma but nothing has yet been set in stone.
A day for the ‘unsettled striker’ continues, with the Rickie Lambert supposedly nearing a move to the Hawthorns.
The Liverpool benchwarmer is in search of more first team game time and his physical presence, accompanied by Saido Berahino’s pace may be a formidable partnership heading into the new season.
And finally this afternoon, another Liverpool outcast is nearing the door, this time it's rogue striker, Mario Balotelli.
The Italian striker has been told he has no future with the club and already two Serie A clubs have stepped up their pursuit for the striker.
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