The 2024/25 Premier League season begins in under two weeks, in what is a stark reminder for clubs at both ends of the table to kick into gear in the transfer window. Negotiations will need to be accelerated if teams are hoping to have their new signings integrated into their squads ahead of the opening weekend of the campaign.

Manchester United and Chelsea have both been busy already this summer, though their respective pre-season defeats this weekend have highlighted why their work is far from complete.

The Red Devils were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool in a crushing defeat on Saturday night, with goals from Fabio Carvalho, Curtis Jones and Kostantinos Tsimikas. Chelsea were equally poor against Manchester City, losing 4-2 in a loss which highlighted the gulf in quality between the two clubs.

The performances may be enough to push both sides into considering more signings than previously anticipated. Express Sport provides LIVE transfer updates and gossip below…