Premier League clubs are spending recklessly on unaffordable talent while ignoring academy gems. The financial bubble is bursting, but owners refuse to learn.
Oliver Glasner's free transfer of Oscar Mingueza signals more than depth – it reveals a structural weakness in Palace's build-up that opponents are already exploiting.
Manchester United are reportedly planning a £26m move for Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, but face stiff competition. The Dutch forward only joined Sunderland last summer from Ajax.
Chelsea admire a £25m-rated centre-back as Xabi Alonso targets defensive reinforcements this summer. The Blues are set to prioritise central defenders in a squad revamp.
Liverpool and Arsenal are reportedly competing for LOSC Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, with a £43m fee needed to seal the deal.
Sunderland have opened negotiations to sign Roma winger Matias Soule for £30m, in a move that signals the club's growing ambition in the transfer market.
Manchester United are close to signing free agent goalkeeper Karl Darlow, formerly of Leeds and Wales, in a surprise move to bolster their goalkeeping options.