58 players in the crosshairs as Premier League transfer circus winds down

Fifty-eight players. That's the headcount. All worth watching as clubs scramble to wrap up their summer business. Manchester United, for instance, they're still sniffing around for a third midfielder. Just some 'cover', they say. Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon international is on their list. Good luck with that. The Seagulls don't part with talent cheap. Never have.

Then there's Barcelona. Always a drama. They want a 26-year-old forward. Atlético Madrid, however, isn't playing ball. The player might want to wear the Catalan colors, but desire doesn't pay the bills. Arsenal's in the mix too. A ridiculous £426m release clause just makes things even messier.

Over in Monaco, a certain striker. Once linked to Arsenal, of course. Now, he's probably available. Became headline fodder during the World Cup, remember? Red card incident. The kind of baggage that gets you a discount. Tottenham, meanwhile, has a 20-year-old midfielder trying to force his way out. Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have already tossed offers their way. Spurs are digging their heels in on the valuation. Not surprising.

City and United? Both reportedly fancy a Morocco midfielder. He's just 18. Impressed at the World Cup, obviously. Lille, predictably, doesn't want to let him go. Every club is 'reluctant' until the price is right. Leeds, bless 'em, are chasing a free agent. The player's old man was even seen doing the Elland Road tour recently. Chelsea's 27-year-old England defender is still in limbo. Como tried twice, got told to shove it. Valuation gap, they call it. The usual song and dance.

PSG, those big spenders. They've started talks with RB Leipzig for a 19-year-old winger. Because Liverpool's £86m bid wasn't enough, apparently. Aston Villa are doing a defensive overhaul. Eyeing an AC Milan left-back to replace Lucas Digne. And Estupinan? He only just arrived for £17.5m, but whispers say he could be on his way out already. Seems a bit quick, doesn't it?