Transfer rumours: Liverpool eye Estêvão, Pulisic linked with Spurs
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A Guardian transfer rumours roundup links Liverpool with a move for Palmeiras' Estêvão and Tottenham with a potential swoop for AC Milan's Christian Pulisic.
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Elite football clubs splash out millions on their scouting efforts these days, gather reams of data and spend countless meticulous hours assembling their recruitment plans, yet somehow the final days of the transfer window remain a desperate scrap, for some, to recruit players.
After an underwhelming start to the season and with a slightly threadbare frontline, Liverpool certainly find themselves in that bracket and, despite the fact Bradley Barcola is en route from PSG , the Reds want more wide forwards. Much seems to depend on Cody Gakpo’s future – with Manchester City and Tottenham in pursuit – but Andoni Iraola’s side have been linked with Chelsea’s Estêvão, as well as Yankuba Minteh and Ismaïla Sarr. What on earth Iraola’s forward options will look like in a couple of days is anyone’s guess.
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What happened
The Guardian's daily transfer gossip column features several Premier League-linked stories. Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for highly-rated Palmeiras winger Estêvão, who has been one of the most sought-after young talents in South America. Separately, Tottenham Hotspur are rumoured to be exploring a deal for United States international Christian Pulisic, who has impressed at AC Milan since leaving Chelsea. As with all rumour roundups, the stories remain unconfirmed and should be treated with caution until clubs make official announcements.
Chance analysis
Estêvão has been on the radar of Europe's elite for over a year after a string of dazzling performances for Palmeiras, and a Liverpool move would represent a significant statement of intent in the summer window. Pulisic's potential return to the Premier League after rediscovering his form in Serie A would be one of the more intriguing subplots of the transfer market, with Spurs looking to add attacking depth. Both stories, however, sit firmly in rumour territory and could shift quickly as clubs evaluate budgets and priorities.
If confirmed, Liverpool would gain a high-upside young attacker while Tottenham would add experienced Premier League-proven width, but at this stage both moves are speculative.