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sport news James Tarkowski, Emmanuel Dennis, Max Aarons - the relegated players who may ... trends now
sport news James Tarkowski, Emmanuel Dennis, Max Aarons - the relegated players who may ... trends now

sport news James Tarkowski, Emmanuel Dennis, Max Aarons - the relegated players who may ... trends now

With the relegation of Burnley, Watford and Norwich formalised on the Premier League's final day on Sunday, attention will quickly turn to reshaping their squads ahead of next season.

Despite the financial boost of parachute payments for the relegated trio, it is likely to be a busy summer of ins and outs, with the new second-tier sides likely hoping to cut several high earners from the wage bill and raise funds for a promotion push.

Clarets defender James Tarkowski, Hornets forward Emmanuel Dennis and Norwich star Max Aarons are among the biggest names linked with moves to other Premier League sides in this summer's transfer window.

Tarkowski could spark a transfer tug of war between Everton and Fulham, Dennis is interesting West Ham and Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand urged the Red Devils to sign Aarons - and they may not be the only stars on the move. 

So, Sportsmail looks at the stars who could get poached by the big boys this summer.

Burnley defender James Tarkowski looks likely to get a Premier League move this summer

Burnley defender James Tarkowski looks likely to get a Premier League move this summer 

There will likely be plenty of transfers in and out with the new second-tier sides this summer

There will likely be plenty of transfers in and out with the new second-tier sides this summer

So, Sportsmail looks at the relegated stars who could get poached by the big boys this summer

So, Sportsmail looks at the relegated stars who could get poached by the big boys this summer

Burnley

Nick Pope - Burnley are in a bit of a hole. Nine players out of contract, no manager, plus a potential fire sale with a £65million debt to repay... 

And one of the first on the list out the door could be goalkeeper Pope. Having moved down to third choice for England behind Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale, the 30-year-old will want to be in the Premier League to cement a World Cup spot.

Sam Johnstone was called up for the Three Lions when in the Championship with West Bromwich Albion, but Pope won't want to take that risk. He could well be in demand, too, after several heroic performances towards the end of the season.

Burnley's £40m asking price may scare off potential suitors like West Ham and Fulham, the former hoping to pay more like half of that. If the Lancashire side refuse to budge on their demands, interest could be limited. But can they afford to do that?

Maxwel Cornet - Versatile Ivorian Maxwel Cornet, as one of the club's few saleable assets, is very likely to leave.

Maxwel Cornet (left) is likely to leave Turf Moor this summer and has a £17.5m release clause

Maxwel Cornet (left) is likely to leave Turf Moor this summer and has a £17.5m release clause

Signed for around £13m in the summer, the 25-year-old scored an impressive nine goals in 26 games, including several crackers and can cover striker, left midfield or left wing and left back.

He has a - now active - relegation release clause in his contract which allows clubs to sign him for £17.5m. Reports have suggested Eddie Howe's Newcastle could sign him if winger Allan Saint-Maximin leaves Tyneside.

James Tarkowski - Two years ago, Burnley rejected £30m offers for Tarkowski from West Ham and Leicester, believing £50m was closer to his value. Now his contract has expired, he will leave on a free transfer.

Newly promoted Fulham are keen to add his experience and nous to their backline, but more established top-flight sides like West Ham, Everton and Aston Villa probably consider themselves a more likely destination of the clubs in the running.

Young defenders Nathan Collins and Connor Roberts could also attract interest. 

Watford

Emmanuel Dennis - Nigerian forward Dennis, the club's top scorer with 10, was a rare bright spark in Watford's season and one of

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