However, Sun columnist Alan Shearer believes the club still needs to bring in at least another two names in the market.

“To get anywhere near where they want to be then they need three, possibly four, big signings,” he said of the club’s transfer plans.

“I understand the talk of Jadon Sancho, I understand the talk of Harry Kane and I certainly understand the talk of Jack Grealish.

“Those three are exactly the types they need if they are to compete at the top again.”