Ethan Ward 
Mostly linked with Southampton players this summer having already signed Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana, Liverpool are reportedly set to look away from the south-coast club for one of their next moves. According to the Guardian, Atletico Madrid’s Javier Manquillo is a target of Brendan Rodgers as he attempts to address his side’s defensive problems.
As rumours linked him with a possible return to Stamford Bridge, former Chelsea midfielder Tiago Mendes has signed a new deal with Atletico Madrid. The 33-year-old helped the La Liga side clinch their first league title since 1996 last season and Talksport have reported that he has now committed his future to the club.
As the reshuffle at Old Trafford continues, the latest name to be linked with a move to Manchester United is Mats Hummels. The Daily Mail have reported that a fee has been agreed with Borussia Dortmund for the defender. This, however, contrasts with comments from the German club’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, who seemed to dismiss the rumour.
When Dejan Lovren stated recently that his head was already at Anfield, many people deemed a move to Liverpool to be an inevitability. According to the Liverpool Echo, said transfer is edging closer as the Reds continue to discuss a deal for the centre-back with Southampton. Once those negotiations are completed, however, Brendan Rodgers must address issues regarding one of his current defenders.
Players come and go in football. Sometimes they even come back. Returns can be low-key, especially if it is just a former right-back rejoining to provide a bit of cover. A club being reunited with a striker who scored 157 goals for them, however, is a completely different story. Chelsea are the lucky side to be linked with such a real-life fairy tale.
Having spent last season on loan at Derby in the Championship, Liverpool youngster Andre Wisdom is set to continue playing his football in the Midlands but at a higher level. According to Sky Sports, the defender will join West Brom for the upcoming season, with the Reds hoping he will be able to gain vital Premier League experience with Alan Irvine’s side.
In a recent press conference, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted he is unsure if Thomas Vermaelen will be at the club for the new season. Sky Sports have linked the player with a move away from the Emirates Stadium.
The loss of Luis Suarez is going to affect Liverpool next season. Exactly how much it affects them depends on the actions they take prior to the transfer window slamming shut on the opening day of September.