16 potential transfers which could shake the soccer world in 2023

Every transfer window is filled with rumors, intrigue and a hell of a lot of money thrown around. Teams are always looking to upgrade and the decisions they make in each transfer window can impact them for years to come. Here are some rumored transfers which could shake up the European soccer landscape.

Rice has long been linked to childhood club, Chelsea, but reports suggest Arsenal have stolen a March on the west London club. Arteta is rumoured to be a huge fan of the 24 year old, adding Rice to an already talented Gunners squad could help take them to the next level.

Manchester United have been looking for a long-term solution up top for what seems like decades, Osmihen has all the potential to solve United’s striking woes. With 21 goals in 23 games for league leaders Napoli, Osmihen has proven his quality in Italy’s Serie A. He won’t be cheap, but with rumours circulating already, this move could well transform Eric ten Hag’s squad.

The Saudi-backed Newcastle have taken huge strides this year, competing with the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool for 4th place in the Premier League. Adding a player of Maddison’s quality to an already talented squad would add goalscoring and depth in what will be a busy 2023/24 seen for the Geordies.

The Eintracht Frankfurt striker was inches away from winning France the World Cup back in December, but his late miss hasn’t slowed his league form down at all. With 12 goals and 10 assists this season, it is believed Kolo Muani’s dream move is to head south to the powerhouse of German football, Bayern Munich. Adding the Frenchman’s talents to the current Bayern squad leaves them with an embarrassment of riches in the forward areas.

Already considered one of the top end midfielders in Europe, Bellingham’s size, strength and pure footballing ability has been showcased for England and Borussia Dortmund over the past three seasons. With interest from Manchester City and Liverpool, it is Madrid who are believed to be the front runners for the midfielder’s signature. Bellingham would slot right into Los Blancos midfield, joining the mass of talented youngsters in their squad.

Given the career Mount has had up to this point, it would seem strange for Chelsea to let him go. Two years removed from a Champions League winners medal and a key member of recent Chelsea squads, Mount has been unable to agree to a new contract in west London. Liverpool are on the hunt for talent in their midfield and see Mount has a key piece to their squad rejuvenation this summer.

This is perhaps cheating a little bit given he is currently playing for Chelsea on loan, but with Felix often looking like the Blues standout player in what has been a tough period for the club, a permanent transfer could make sense for both parties. Having recently signed an extension at Atletico Madrid, this transfer could cost Todd Boehly well over $100 million, but given his age and experience, it could well be worth it.

The second young English player linked the Madrid side, this move would be a real blow to Chelsea. When healthy, James has proved to be 1 of the better right-backs in the Premier League, able to contribute in attack and comfortable defending 1 on 1 when needed. Madrid are looking for an upgrade to their RB slot, with Lucas Vazquez filling in and Dani Carvajal perhaps beyond his best.

Rasmus Hojlund is a name football fans might need to get used to hearing over the coming years, an ascending star of European football, swiftly moving from Copenhagen FC to Atalanta with a year stop at Sturm Graz along the way. 5 goals in 2 games for his national side, Denmark, has solidified Hojlund has a star in the making. Linked to Arsenal and Bayern Munich, it is thought Manchester United have the inside track on the signing.

Another young Dane, Lindstrom has been plying his trade for Eintracht Frankfurt for the past two seasons, settling into a starting role this year. Able to play anywhere across the front line, his profile seems a perfect fit for Mikel Arteta’s team who value positional versatility more than most.

Gvardiol was close to signing for Chelsea in the summer of 2022, with RB Leipzig nixing the deal at the last moment. Since then it seems Man City have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals and now lead the race for a player some consider to be the best centre back prospect in Europe.

Buying talented youngsters from Brazil and developing them into world superstars is a tried and true method for success in football, recently perfected by Barca’s rivals, Real Madrid. This time it could well be the Blaugrana who end up with the next world beater in their squad. Recently linked to Arsenal, Roque is admired by many in European football, but with his heart supposedly set on the Nou Camp, this transfer could solve Barcelona’s need for a long term striker.

Whilst on the topic of Barcelona, it makes sense to talk about this potential home-coming. With Messi supposedly unhappy with the contract offers at Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona openly discussing their desire for his return, we could well see the World Cup winner walking out at the Nou Camp once more.

The German side have been heavily linked to Kane for a number of seasons now, without making any concrete moves. Not known for spending huge figures in the transfer market, preferring to lure players who are out of contract, they have made exceptions in recent years. With just 1 year left on Kane’s Tottenham contract, now could be the time they make their move.

Newcastle could well be ready to splash the cash this summer, with the potential for multiple big incomings. Moussa Diaby is reportedly high on their list, the tricky left winger could add real dynamism to their squad. Bayer Leverkusen will be loath to lose the French youngster, whose goals and assists make up a huge part of their attack.

Liverpool are looking at a big reset in the summer of 2023, with their squad coming to the end of its natural cycle. They could do a lot worse than adding Kim Min-jae, the giant South Korean is a huge reason why Napoli look set to win Serie A. Composed and technical on the ball and a physical monster off it, The Reds could well have the next Virgil Van Dijk on their hands whilst still having the current version!