With five games left to play in the English Premier League this season, several teams are already planning for the way their squad will shape up next season, Soccernet.ng reports.
One example of such is Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side are set to be crowned league champions in a few weeks, and have managed to extend the contract of their two most important players in Mohammed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk.
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng lists players who are in the final year of their deal in the English top-flight.
Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE;
1. Ola Aina – Nottingham Forest
The Super Eagles defender has been one of the best defenders in the English top-flight, helping Nottingham Forest to a top-four place this season.
Aina has played 54 games for Nuno Espirito Santo’s since joining from Torino in 2023, scoring three goals. His deal runs out this summer, although he’s in talks with the club.
Should an agreement fail to be reached between Forest and the former Chelsea full-back, he has interest from Manchester City and Liverpool.
2. Alexander Arnold – Liverpool
Arguably the best full-back in the English Premier League over the past decade, Trent has been a Liverpool player since he was eight. However, it appears the journey is about to end as he’s yet to sign a new deal at Anfield, amidst links from Real Madrid.
3. Tyrick Mitchell – Crystal Palace
Mr Available for the Eagles. Mitchell has played every game for Oliver Glasner’s side this season. He’s a graduate of the club’s academy, and it’ll be sad if they let their homegrown player walk on a free.
Palace fans are hoping he’ll pen a new deal before the transfer window opens at the end of the season.
4. Dominic Calvert-Lewin – Everton
It is highly doubtful he’ll pen a new deal at Goodison Park. His season has been plagued by injuries, and he’s currently the third choice in attack, behind Beto and Armando Broja.
West Ham are already linked with the England International, who once shared the pitch with Ademola Lookman.
5. Kyle Walker-Peters – Southampton
Six goals in 190 games for Walker-Peters since joining the Saints from Tottenham Hotspur in 2020. Southampton have been relegated to the EFL Championship, and the 28-year-old will most likely walk away for free as he wants to stay in the English top-flight when his deal expires in June.
6. Callum Wilson – Newcastle United
The 32-year-old has scored 49 goals in 125 goals for Eddie Howe’s side. Over the past three seasons, Wilson has been the second fiddle for the Magpies due to Alexander Isak’s terrific form.
This season, the former Bournemouth striker is without a goal, and the club are looking to bring a younger striker next season, meaning his time at St. James Park might be coming to an end.
7. Danny Ings – West Ham United
Like Wilson for Newcastle, Ings has struggled with injuries since joining West Ham in 2023, scoring just five goals in 69 outings.
The Hammers have been generally unlucky with the strikers they’ve brought in over the past few years. At 32, it is highly unlikely West Ham will retain Ings as his deal runs out this summer.
8. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City
After winning six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, Kevin De Bruyne is set to come to the end of his successful era at the Etihad.
He’s already penned a farewell announcement letter to the City fans, and it’ll be an emotional moment when he exits the big stage on the final matchday this season.
9. Thomas Partey – Arsenal
Like Jorginho, the Ghanian will exit the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season when his deal runs out in the summer, bringing a five-year spell with Mikel Arteta’s side to an end.
10. Tariq Lamptey – Brighton and Hove Albion
After six years at the Amex Stadium, Lamptey will exit Brighton. While he had bright sparks whenever he was on the pitch, his time with the Seagulls was plagued by injuries.
Several clubs, including Ajax and Sporting CP, have reportedly expressed interest in signing Lamptey on a free transfer.
11. Kenny Tete – Fulham
The Dutch right-back missed a chunk of this season due to injuries. Fulham head coach, Marco Silva, has admitted he’s unsure about the future of the former Lyon defender.
The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Ajax, but his wages might be a problem for the Eredivisie side.
12. Carlos Vinicius – Fulham
The 30-year-old has played just nine minutes of football for Marco Silva’s side this season, playing third-choice in attack for the Cottagers this season, behind Raul Jimenez and Rodrygo Muniz.
While Vinicius’ deal expires this summer, the club have the option to extend his contract for another year, although it’s unlikely they’ll do that.
13. Jorginho – Arsenal
Like Thomas Partey, Jorginho’s deal at Arsenal expires this summer. The club have the option to extend for another year.
14. Nelson Semedo – Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Wolves captain is yet to pen a new deal while his current contract runs out in June.
Semedo has been linked with a return to Benfica, but it appears talks with Wolves have progressed. Still, nothing official has been made known.
15. Victor Lindelof – Manchester United
The Sweden centre-back has been at Old Trafford since 2017. His deal expires in June, and according to the BBC, the former Benfica defender will leave the club.
18. Abdoulaye Doucoure – Everton
For now, the Malians’ deal with Everton expires in June, but according to the BBC, he’s in talks with the Toffees over a contract extension.