A number of deals are currently on hold with some looking more likely than others.
For starters, the signing of Steve Sidwell, which seemed certain to be done by the beginning of this week, now looks less definite.
The reason -
Sidwell has declared that he wants a meeting with the new boss at the Bridge before deciding on his future.
Surely with players such as Deco and Arshavin being linked with the Blues he can be under no illusion that his future lies in
If he couldn't fight his way past Michael Ballack and Michael Essien, how is he to compete with two of Euro 2008's finest players?
Focused
While Sidwell remains in a state of delusion,
The Reds are unable to find the funds necessary to recruit Gareth Barry and appear to be waiting to sell Xabi Alonso.
But the player is more focused on the European Championship final in
Then there is Paul Robinson, another Villa target.
He too is uncertain where his future lies as Spurs seem set to sign Brazilian keeper Heurelho Gomes from PSV Eindhoven.
Robinson is said to be in talks with the Claret and Blue who hope to sign him before their Intertoto campaign gets underway in mid-July.
Confused
Finally there is the issue of
The
Villa have apparently had a £15m bid turned down but may be waiting on the funds from the Barry sale before upping their offer.
So the former Arsenal man's future could reside in the hands of
Confused yet?
It's just a typical case of the merry Premiership merry-go-round.
Congratulations to those who invented the transfer window system because it certainly spices up the summer of every English football club.