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The summer transfer window has always been a very busy period for clubs in the Premier League.
In recent years, Premier League teams have invested heavily to land their dream superstars. This year, though, while players are still being signed, there seems to be a change about how these teams are operating in the market.
With the finances of clubs taking a big hit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, teams are making well-calculated moves before splashing the cash. That means they are conducting a thorough review of their squads to identify and eventually jettison star players surplus to requirements to fund new arrivals.
On that note, here's a look at five such Premier League players who could be on the move this summer.
#5 Divock Origi
Divock Origi dominated the headlines when he scored the famous goal that sealed Liverpool's epic 4-0 win over Barcelona in the 2018-19 Champions League semi-final. He scored the second goal against Tottenham Hotspur in the final as well. Unfortunately, the Belgian has failed to take off at Anfield since then.
Origi was given the opportunity to impress by Jurgen Klopp last season, but he failed to capitalise on that. The attacker made nine appearances for the Reds in the Premier League in 2020-21, but registered no goal or assist. His only goal of the season came in a 7-2 victory over Lincoln City in the Carling Cup.
If reports are anything to go by, the Premier League giants already have the player's name on the market. Liverpool will hope to recoup about €20 million from Origi's sale this summer.
#4 Hector Bellerin
Hector Bellerin is another player who could be offloaded by his club this summer to make room for new arrivals.
There have been several rumours linking the defender with a move away from Arsenal this summer. The likes of Juventus, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid are all said to be interested in his services.
The Spaniard appears to be out of Mikel Arteta's plans for next season. The tactician is ready to make some bold decisions to get his squad on the right path after an underwhelming 2020-21 Premier League campaign.
Although Bellerin has a contract at the Emirates till 2023, the Gunners could be more than willing to sell him if a good offer arrives for him this summer.
#3 Kurt Zouma
Kurt Zouma has been linked with a departure from Premier League giants Chelsea for the past few months. The only thing that is keeping the centre-back at Stamford Bridge is the fact that an offer favouring both parties hasn't yet landed on the table.
The Blues have players like Jules Kounde, Stefan de Vrij and Niklas Sule on their radar as they look to shake things up at the back this summer. That means there is likely to be a few departures, with Kurt Zouma being at the top of the list of defenders Chelsea are looking to move on.
Apparently, the defender is open to leaving Chelsea, but wants to remain in the Premier League.
#2 Jesse Lingard
Manchester United have already spent heavily this summer, bringing in Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane. With the Premier League giants still in the market looking to add a quality defensive midfielder to their ranks, they could part ways with a few players to raise funds for that.
Jesse Lingard is one of the likeliest ones to be shown the door. It's been clear since last season that the attacking midfielder is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford. He spent the second half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan at West Ham.
The Englishman impressed during his loan stint with the Hammers, recording nine goals and five assists in 16 Premier League appearances. That should make it easier for the Red Devils to find suitors for him this summer.
#1 Bernardo Silva
Like their local rivals, Manchester City also spent big to complete a deal for Jack Grealish this summer. The Premier League champions paid a whopping £100 million to convince Aston Villa to part ways with the playmaker.
The Cityzens have also been linked with a £150 million swoop for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. So, they'll surely be looking to recoup some of their spendings by selling a few players before the transfer window shuts on August 31.
Bernardo Silva is one of multiple names who could be jettisoned. Barcelona have been linked with a move for the 26-year-old all summer, but the financial constraints of the Blaugrana mean a move is unlikely to materialise.
The likes of Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and a few other Premier League teams are also said to be interested in the services of Bernardo Silva.
