Premier League transfer news: Bale back to Spurs, Umtiti to City and more - December 31

#3 Liverpool and Stoke City

'One day I will play for Liverpool'

Well, suddenly, Liverpool are now a frequent member in this space. It seems as though they have been ignited in the transfer news section after the surprisingly swift acquisition of Virgil Van Dijk. Signing the Dutchman might solve some of their defensive woes, but it still won’t help the goalkeeping crisis that the Reds have to face on a consistent basis.

As a result, they are being linked with Stoke City goalkeeper, Jack Butland, by Football London, who claim that the shot-stopper wants to play for Liverpool at some point in his career. And that will certainly make them a stronger defensive unit.

Speaking of Stoke, their on-loan player, Jese Rodriguez, is raring to prove himself as a player and wants to move back to Las Palmas, who are currently battling relegation. According to La Provincia, while both the player and the Spanish outfit are interested in the deal, the players’ wages of around £5 million a year is a stumbling block.