Liverpool's Forward Recruitment List Revealed, Pulisic Emerges as Potential Salah Successor

In preparation for a future without Mohamed Salah, Liverpool is actively scouting for wingers. AC Milan's American star Christian Pulisic has entered their recruitment radar, becoming one of six candidates. As the Rossoneri have failed to qualify for the Champions League for two consecutive seasons, the 27-year-old Pulisic, currently competing in the World Cup with the US national team, has caught the attention of Anfield scouts. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, Cologne's Said El-Mallah, Hoffenheim's Bazeulmana Traoré, and Lille's Mathias Fernandez-Pardo are also on the list.

Arsenal plans to intensify its pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old Barcola is seen as an alternative target to Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, after the Gunners learned it would require £130 million to sign the England international. Although RB Leipzig winger Jan Diomande could join for €100 million, PSG hopes to retain Barcola and will only accept offers exceeding €130 million. Meanwhile, Arsenal is seeking to sign former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer, with the 26-year-old expected to replace the departing Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Paris Saint-Germain is accelerating its efforts to sign Bournemouth forward Junior Kroupi this summer. The 20-year-old impressed in his debut Premier League season and has now become the club's primary attacking target. According to foreign media reports, PSG views Kroupi as a replacement for Gonçalo Ramos—who joined AC Milan for a club-record €74 million—and Randal Kolo Muani, who is set to join Juventus on a loan with an obligatory €40 million buy clause. However, Bournemouth hopes to recoup around €100 million from any deal for Kroupi, with Arsenal also among the clubs rumored to be interested.

Manchester United has held talks with Marcus Rashford's representatives regarding his stay at the club this summer. Related media reports state that United is open to welcoming the England forward back for pre-season training, but his future remains uncertain. Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, performing well, but the La Liga club did not trigger the €30 million permanent transfer clause in his contract.

Inter Milan is increasing its focus on Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. Inter is seriously considering signing the England international and will compete with Como for his signature—Como has already had a €27 million offer rejected. Chelsea insists on a fee of around €35 million.

Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with West Ham United to sign Matheus Fernandez for a club-record £85 million. Previous reports indicated that Spurs were prepared to compete with Manchester United for the 21-year-old midfielder, having outbid all rivals with a superior overall offer.

Everton is close to completing the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney for approximately £25 million. The 24-year-old Hackney is one of the most eye-catching players in the Championship, having helped Middlesbrough reach the promotion playoff final, where they ultimately lost to Hull City.

Bournemouth insists that midfielder Alex Scott will not be sold this summer and has offered him a new contract to retain the England international. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool have all been linked with him.

Juventus is set to sign Genoa forward Jeff Ekator, 19, having agreed a deal worth €16 million plus €2 million in add-ons.

Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City will sign Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt, with manager Frank Lampard eager to secure the 22-year-old center-back.

RB Leipzig has submitted an offer of around €24 million to Burnley for defender Maxime Esteve. The French center-back has also been linked with Liverpool this summer.

AC Milan is in negotiations with Sporting CP to sign Gonçalo Inácio. The 24-year-old center-back is seen as a key signing for new head coach Rúben Amorim, under whom he previously played.

The agent of Dušan Vlahović has been exploring the possibility of the striker joining Barcelona this summer, after he left Juventus as a free agent.

Rangers are eager to bring Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore back to the club. The 18-year-old winger spent last season on loan and could return to Ibrox next season to continue his development.

Leeds United is keen to sign Japanese World Cup star Zion Suzuki this summer. The 23-year-old Parma goalkeeper is viewed as an ideal candidate to become the team's first-choice keeper.

Juventus continues to monitor the transfer situation of Guglielmo Vicario, with the Tottenham goalkeeper rising on the club's list of summer targets.