As Premier League teams continue to monitor potential transfer opportunities ahead of the window re-opening in the summer, the next few months could provide several clues into what opportunities may emerge.
Leeds United are among the teams tracking a wantaway Manchester City player, Aston Villa are eyeing a shock mega-money raid on their local rivals, and Liverpool are back in the market for another forward.
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Leeds United target wantaway Man City goalkeeper James Trafford
One of Man City‘s summer signings is reportedly already considering an exit ahead of the summer transfer window, and top-flight rivals Leeds United are among the interested teams.
After joining in a £26.5 million deal from Burnley, James Trafford has already fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium due to the arrival and subsequent form of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The 23-year-old has only been able to make three Premier League appearances since then, alerting the Yorkshire giants, as well as Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United and Aston Villa, per reports.
City could look to make a small profit on the Englishman, given his homegrown status, with a fee of £28 million mooted.
Aston Villa plot surprise Morgan Gibbs-White move
Aston Villa are thought to be lining up a surprise move for Morgan Gibbs-White, captain of their Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest.
That's according to TEAMtalk, who claim that Unai Emery views the England midfielder as a dream signing this summer, though it could cost the club in excess of £65 million.
The 26-year-old has impressed during a mixed season for Forest, registering 11 goal contributions in 34 appearances in all competitions.
Gibbs-White will ‘almost certainly' leave if the Tricky Trees get relegated, but it's also believed the club would consider bids in the aforementioned region even if they survive.
Liverpool eye another Bournemouth star after missing Antoine Semenyo
Elsewhere, Liverpool are targeting another rising Bournemouth star after missing out on Antoine Semenyo during the January transfer window.
As per reports, the Reds are at the front of several clubs plotting a move for Eli Junior Kroupi ahead of the summer, with the 19-year-old gem really impressing so far this season.
Premier League rivals Chelsea, as well as European heavyweights Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, are also courting the Frenchman.
It remains to be seen just how much he would cost, having joined the Cherries for just £10 million, but after eight goals in 20 league appearances, he is sure to command a decent-sized fee.
