Mac Allister to Liverpool update and Chelsea’s Lukaku plans: FootballTransfers recap

Jacque Talbot

• 7 May 2023 22:21 BST
• 3 min read

Another brilliant day of footballing action - but we won’t let that get in the way of talking about transfers.

In a month and three days, the window will officially open. But this is the point where the rumours really start to take hold.

So much as a great display from a footballer on mainstream TV can propel them into the limelight.

Here we go through all the biggest and best stories from May 7, taking you through each of our highlights.

Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool: The state of play - Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano has revealed the latest in regards to Alexis Mac Allister’s future at Brighton.

Barcelona risk p***ing off Frenkie De Jong

Barcelona risk igniting the wrath of Frenkie de Jong by requesting he takes a salary cut to help pay for Lionel Messi’s return.

Chelsea AND Inter change plans for Romelu Lukaku next season

Just over a month ago, Romelu Lukaku was a completely unwanted man - but now that might have changed.

Arsenal's surprise summer transfer priority revealed

Arsenal have been linked with a host of defensive midfielders - from Moises Caicedo to Declan Rice - in recent months, but their priority is a creative player according to David Ornstein.

Who is Jorg Schmadtke? Liverpool's next sporting director

Liverpool are set to appoint Jurgen Klopp ally Jorg Schmadtke as their next sporting director, but what else is there to know about him?