Football around Europe may be on hold as the world battles the coronavirus crisis, but that has not stopped clubs from looking ahead and planning their summer transfer business.
It remains to be seen when the transfer window will open this summer, as leagues battle to conclude their current campaigns.
But managers, and their recruitment staff, are keeping busy in isolation by planning deals well in advance, if the latest reports are to be believed.
With that in mind, here are the latest transfer rumours from across the Premier League.
Werner 'says yes' to Liverpool move
Timo Werner has reportedly given Liverpool his word that he will make a summer move to Anfield.
According to a report from Bleacher Report, they claim the RB Leipzig striker has already agreed to join the Reds, thus handing a blow to Chelsea and Frank Lampard.
They add that Werner is desperate to play in the Premier League and the lure of Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool his preferred destination.
United set for Pogba departure
Manchester United have already laid foundations for Paul Pogba to leave this year, according to.Spanish publication AS - via the MEN.
They suggest the former Juventus midfielder would ‘prioritise’ a move to Real Madrid, but for him to do that, he needs an offer from the club.
Pogba has been continually linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer and is technically approaching the last year of his deal.
Koulibaly transfer preference 'revealed'
Kalidou Koulibaly would prefer a move to the Premier League this summer, according to French publication Le10Sport.
They suggest the Napoli defender is ‘more interested’ in a move to England than France amid reports linking him with Manchester United.
The defender has also been linked with Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton in the past.
Wolves 'reach agreement' to sign Karius
Liverpool have reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to loan Loris Karius for next season.
The 26-year-old has endured a turbulent spell in Istanbul, with him struggling to find his form on the pitch and having issues off it.
And Fanatik - via Sport Witness - claims the goalkeeper will leave Besiktas this summer and his move to Wolves now depends on him.
Everton offer 'made' for wonderkid Veron
Everton made an offer for Palmeiras wonderkid Gabriel Veron report Yahoo Brasil - via HITC.
The Sao Paulo-based club's president Maurício Galiotte said that Everton's bid came in the last transfer window and was £12 million.
Veron operates as a winger, primarily on the right flank and won the Golden Ball when helping Brazil lift the Under-17s World Cup last year.
