5 Premier League stars who could secure big-money moves this summer

Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League
Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League

#3 Declan Rice | West Ham United

West Ham United v Sheffield United - Premier League
West Ham United v Sheffield United - Premier League

Declan Rice is another player who could be on the move this summer, with Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly keeping tabs on him. The England international is West Ham's prized asset, with the Hammers unwilling to part with the player for less than £80 million.

While Rice is predominantly a defensive midfielder, he can also slot in as a central defender if needed, making him a useful player in two important positions. He is also a key player for England and will look to make a positive contribution at the European Championships later this year.

Rice has played 32 games for West Ham in all competitions and will look to inspire his side to a UEFA Champions League spot at the end of the season. West Ham will look to keep hold of him, but you just get the feeling that it's only a matter of time before he moves on to greener pastures.


#2 Paul Pogba | Manchester United

Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League
Manchester United v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

Surprise, surprise! Speculation surrounding Paul Pogba's future is dominating the back pages once again! The Frenchman — who is represented by notorious super-agent Mino Raiola — is one of the most talked-about footballers on the players on the planet.

Pogba's current deal with Manchester United expires in 2022 and it remains likely that he will leave the club soon. However, it remains to be seen if the Red Devils decide to cash in on him this summer or retain him for a year and let him leave as a free agent next year.

To protect the club's best interests, Manchester United are likely to cash in on him at the end of the season. The World Cup winner has been linked with a return to Juventus, while his admiration for Real Madrid and Zinedine Zidane in particular is no secret.

The 28-year-old is yet to decide his future and could well have a change of heart in the coming months. That said, he is likely to leave as things stand, with Raiola making arrangements behind the scenes to broker a deal that suits everyone involved.


#1 Mohamed Salah | Liverpool

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Mohamed Salah is by far Liverpool's most important attacker and arguably one of the greatest signings made by the club in the Premier League era. The Egyptian maestro has been one of the most consistent players on the planet since his return to the Premier League, with his unique ability to score goals as well as create them setting him apart from the rest.

With his contract set to expire in the summer of 2023, Liverpool have an important decision to make this summer. While reports have suggested that the Reds have no intention of cashing in on him this summer, they are also no closer to agreeing a new deal with him.

Real Madrid and Barcelona have been linked with his signature in the past few months, with the Egyptian admitting that he could see himself playing in Spain at some point in the future.

Salah is one of the best attackers in the world and is likely to remain at Liverpool this summer. However, if the Reds receive an insane sum of money, they might be tempted to cash in on him for someone younger.


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Edited by Vishal Subramanian