Liverpool were preparing to seal their first domestic league title for 30 years before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.

Manchester United were putting preparations in place for an important transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.

West Ham were fighting to maintain their top-flight status before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season into chaos.

Manchester City looked to be planning for something of a squad overhaul before the coronavirus pandemic threw the football season off course.

Crystal Palace would have had one eye on the transfer window before the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of football across the UK and beyond.

Former Tottenham and Liverpool director Damien Comolli has raised fears over the safety of players if football returns behind closed doors during the coronavirus pandemic, asking: 'What happens if someone dies?'

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Damien Comolli, the former Liverpool and Tottenham director of football, believes the transfer window will be very different next time around due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Kai Havertz and Bayer Leverkusen are in "constant communication" amid increasing speculation that the attacker will join the likes of Manchester United or Liverpool.

Tottenham will have to be cautious in the transfer market with the financial impact of coronavirus compounding restrictions already in place thanks to the debt owed on their stadium, former director of football Damien Comolli has warned.

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Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been linked with a move to Arsenal and the Gunners may have the edge in a transfer battle for his signature.

The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer.

Jorginho is happy at Chelsea amid transfer speculation linking him with a move to Juventus, according to the midfielder's agent.

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Jurgen Klopp has suggested that he could turn to a promising group of young players to help Liverpool take the next step in their development.

Francisco Ramos was surprised to find himself being linked with Manchester United this week after earning praise from close friend Bruno Fernandes.

Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder.

Thomas Partey's representatives have denied that the Atletico Madrid midfielder is involved in transfer negotiations with Arsenal.

The father of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has confirmed that his son is in talks with Arsenal over a summer transfer.

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Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen says he has received several "serious proposals" since the Premier League was brought to a halt by the coronavirus pandemic.

Glen Johnson has urged his former club Chelsea to sign Philippe Coutinho this summer.

Speculation over the future of Jadon Sancho already looks set to fuel the biggest transfer saga of the summer.

Liverpool and Timo Werner look set to be engaged in one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer.

Chelsea transfer target Philippe Coutinho has undergone successful surgery on his right ankle.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer after the Eredivisie season was cancelled.

Hakim Ziyech will be free to join Chelsea without delay this summer with the Eredivisie season set to be cancelled.

While the Premier League was still up and running, Chelsea and Manchester United were locked in a fierce battle for a Champions League spot. But with football suspended indefinitely, a new fight has emerged: the race for Jadon Sancho's signature.

Ed Woodward says talk of nine-figure deals 'ignores the reality' of financial impact of coronavirus

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Manchester United fans have identified attacking midfield as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.

Chelsea fans have identified attack as the position which needs addressing as a priority this summer.

Manchester United's hopes of signing James Maddison during the next transfer window have been dealt a sizable blow after the player stated his intention to remain at Leicester City.

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Liverpool can save themselves millions in the transfer market this summer thanks to the progress made by two academy starlets this season.

Manchester City fans have called on their club to strengthen in central defence when the transfer window opens.

Old Trafford officials believe no club will get close to £100m transfers in the upcoming window

The 2019/20 season has been a tough one for Tottenham - both on and off the pitch.

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Football's coronavirus lockdown has brought a great deal of uncertainty to so many aspects of the sport, from the completion fixtures to the job security of staff.

Real Madrid are among the clubs who are likely to see their summer transfer window plans change with clubs across the planet hit with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

With clubs across Europe faced with transfer window hardships due to financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, there isn't perhaps a better academy to rely on than La Masia.

With the coronavirus pandemic expected to quell big outlays in the transfer market, we're looking at how Premier League clubs could save some pennies by promoting talent from their academy.

The coronavirus shutdown is already having a huge impact on football finances, and Manchester City will not be immune despite their riches.

Manchester United had big plans for the next transfer window, though the coronavirus shutdown has thrown the season into flux.

Frank Lampard had a bumper transfer budget to revamp his Chelsea squad this summer - but the coronavirus shutdown could have long-lasting implications.

With football on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are huge questions that need to be answered about the next transfer window.