Liverpool, Chelsea and the £250m Premier League transfers Manchester United's rivals are chasing

Manchester United are not the only club trying to figure out what deals can still be done in the final fortnight of the transfer window,

Erik ten Hag will be pleased with the club’s recruitment so far this summer. United have been clear-headed in their approach and worked swiftly to add three key signings that are all expected to be a major part of the starting XI. That has not always been the case at Old Trafford in recent times.

Suggestions the Reds could look to bring in another midfielder have grown louder since the club’s unconvincing win over Wolves on Monday. However, all of their Premier League rivals are mulling over similar decisions that could prove to be the difference by the end of the season.

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Manchester City have been left with an early problem to solve in midfield after losing Kevin De Bruyne to injury, with the Belgian potentially sidelined for up to four months. There had already been question marks raised over the club’s decision to seemingly replace former captain Ilkay Gundogan’s role in the squad with Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic.

An injury to De Bruyne is a real body blow for Pep Guardiola’s side, who have been linked with a move for West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta. City are only a couple of injuries away from relying on untested youngsters , with the quartet of Cole Palmer, James McAtee, Maximo Perrone and Oscar Bobb featuring across their first two matchday squads

Liverpool are experiencing a similar problem in the middle of the park after choosing to cash in on the surprise offers they received for Jordan Henderson and Fabinho. This has left Jurgen Klopp with limited options in the holding role with