Top agent reveals busiest clubs

Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City are expected to be the busiest Premier League clubs in a “convoluted” summer transfer market, according to top football agent Jon Smith.

The director of player representation agency First Artist believes there will be a flurry of activity before the European Championships as the Premier League pays its clubs earlier than usual.

Smith expects the “middle” clubs to be more prudent and protect their balance sheets in the hope of considerable investment from emerging markets around the world, notably China, who are “changing” world football in more ways than one.

He told Sky Sports News HQ: “The interesting thing is that the Premier League have decided to pay the clubs earlier this year, partly, I guess, because of the European Championships.

“It’s going to be a bit convoluted. What will happen is you’ll have a spree and then a decline of activity as people wait for the European Championships, and then it will pick up again towards the end of July.

“Arsenal, Liverpool, …

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