6 England players that could be sold in the summer
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England players on the move
England boss Gareth Southgate will be an interested spectator as the summer transfer window opens on June 14, with several members of his squad potentially on the move.
Skipper Harry Kane’s future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent months amid Tottenham’s difficulties, and he is not alone.
We look at some of those whose club futures may lie elsewhere ahead of Euro 2024 for which the Three Lions are 5/1 second favourites with Germany.
Harry Maguire
Manchester United defender Maguire has been one of Southgate’s most dependable performers in recent campaigns, but has slipped painfully down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag and has been warned his international place could be under threat.
The 30-year-old centre-back, who cost United £80million when he joined them from Leicester in August 2019, has been linked with West Ham, but also with a loan move to Italy with Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Roma said to be eyeing his situation.
Harry Kane
Kane and Tottenham both have big decisions to make this summer after the club missed out on European football. The 29-year-old striker is in the final year of his current contract and if he does not sign an extension, could leave for free in 12 months’ time.
Manchester United are long-term admirers of the free-scoring forward – although it has been suggested Spurs would be unwilling to sell to a Premier League rival – while both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have been credited with an interest.
Mason Mount
Mount was caught up in the malaise which engulfed Chelsea during a chaotic season and six of his last seven appearances, before injury ended his campaign prematurely, came from the bench. The 24-year-old midfielder is out of contract next summer and new boss Mauricio Pochettino has a decision to make with Manchester United leading a posse of interested parties waiting in the wings.
Declan Rice
Rice’s reputation has continued to blossom despite what at times has been a difficult season for West Ham. Arsenal and Bayern Munich have been linked with a summer move for the 24-year-old midfielder, with Manchester United and Chelsea also touted as possible destinations, while resurgent Newcastle could offer him Champions League football, but know they may not be able to compete financially as they attempt to comply with spending rules.
James Maddison
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Maddison, another player with 12 months remaining on his contract, seemed destined to leave Leicester during the close season regardless of whether or not the Foxes retained their Premier League status. Newcastle pursued the 26-year-old playmaker doggedly last summer and remain keen on him as they strengthen for a European campaign, but they are likely to face competition from Manchester United and Tottenham, who are rumoured to be among his suitors.
Jude Bellingham
Liverpool’s interest in Borussia Dortmund teenager Bellingham is long-standing, but reports from Spain have suggested his future could lie instead with Real Madrid. Manchester City and neighbours United have also been touted as potential buyers with the 19-year-old former Birmingham midfielder one of the hottest properties in European football.
