Arsenal will be forced back into the transfer market after losing new signing Jurrien Timber to a serious knee problem. The Dutch defender suffered the injury during the 2-1 opening day victory over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday and there are now fears he could be set for a significant spell on the sidelines.
Despite his absence, Kieran Tierney is still expected to depart the club before the September 1 transfer deadline as he continues to attract interest from English and European clubs.
Arsenal could also seek to strengthen their forward line and midfield department in the coming weeks providing they make progress on departures.
Elsewhere, Liverpool are working around the clock to make up for lost time in the market following an incredibly underwhelming transfer window that only seems to be getting worse for the Reds.
Although they have brought in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, they are still looking for a No.6 to replace Fabinho after Chelsea pinched Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia from their clutches.
Chelsea are not expected to halt their spending once they have confirmed the arrival of Lavia and there is every chance Todd Boehly could continue splashing the cash after smashing the £900million mark following his arrival at the club in 2022.
Liverpool still keen on Tchouameni
Football Espana are reporting that Liverpool remain interested in the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Los Blancos do not want to do business with the Reds, however and the player has no interest in leaving Real Madrid.
Jurgen Klopp tried to sign Tchouameni last summer before his move to Spain but now the Frenchman is expected to become a dependable figure in Real Madrid’s midfield alongside Jude Bellingham.
Liverpool are desperately shopping fo alternatives after missing out on both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea.
Liverpool eye Man Utd hijack
Munich-based outlet Abendzeitung are reporting that Liverpool have joined Man United in the race for Bayern defender Benjamin Pavard.
Pavard has just one year remaining on his current contract in Germany and can therefore leave the club at the right price.
Liverpool are looking for some defensive cover while United want Pavard, who can also provide competition at right-back, to replace Harry Maguire.
The World Cup winner commented two fire emojis on former international team-mate Raphael Varane’s Instagram picture on Monday night after the centre-back headed the winner for United in their 1-0 win over Wolves.
