Ferran Torres could make Premier League return with two clubs interested

Ex-Manchester City ace Torres has been a regular for Barca this season but may have to be sold this summer as the Spanish giants try and raise funds to bring back Lionel Messi.

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This has put a number of Premier League sides on alert, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta a long-standing admirer.

The impending appointment of Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany is also likely to bring Villa into the conversation.

Alemany's arrival at Villa Park is a clear sign that the club's ambitious owners plan to back manager Unai Emery in the transfer window.

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Villa are also in advanced talks with top-scorer Ollie Watkins over tying the England international down to a new contract.

Phillips fights for City future

Kalvin Phillips wants to stay at Manchester City and fight for his future.

Phillips has endured a miserable time of things since completing a £45million move from hometown club Leeds to City last summer.

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After making just seven Premier League starts, clubs including West Ham have Phillips on their summer radar.

But talkSPORT understands the England international still believes he can force his way into Pep Guardiola's affections.

Guardiola is likely to have the final say but kept patience with Phillips' England teammate Jack Grealish after he struggled in his first season at the Etihad.

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Walcott to leave

Southampton legend Theo Walcott's second stint at the club is set to come to an end this summer.

Despite turning 34 in March, Walcott has been one of the few bright sparks for Championship bound Saints in recent weeks.

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But the former Arsenal and England star is out of contract at the end of the season and there is no sign of him being offered a new deal.

Walcott had opportunities from the USA and the Championship last summer before deciding to stay at St Mary's having graduated from Saints' fabled academy as a youngster.

Club owners Sport Republic are planning a massive overhaul once their relegation is confirmed.

Chukwuemeka in demand

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When Chelsea decided to dismiss Graham Potter as manager and install Frank Lampard, the club's youngsters would surely have expected to be the beneficiaries of a reset.

In the case of England under-20 ace Carney Chukwuemeka, the change has had the opposite impact, with Lampard oddly opting to keep faith with 'stars' who have under-performed all season rather than hand opportunities to the £18m midfielder.

Since Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge on April 6, Chukwuemeka, 19, has not played a single minute in the first-team.

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The lack of game time for one of England's brightest young talents means Chukwuemeka will be in high demand from rival clubs this summer.

It is also underlines a fundamental flaw in Todd Boehly's decision to reappoint Lampard as it appears the former Everton boss is more concerned with restoring his own reputation by selecting players that will not be there beyond the summer rather than helping Chelsea build towards a better future.