The 12 Premier League players who need a transfer this summer

The Athletic identifies 12 Premier League players needing a transfer this summer, highlighting Darwin Nunez, Jack Grealish, and Marcus Rashford specifically. Despite winning the Premier League with Liverpool last season, Nunez saw limited playing time (8 league starts, 5 goals, 3 assists) and lacked the manager's full backing. Though known for erratic finishing, his energetic style could appeal to clubs offering less scrutiny.

Jack Grealish's influence at Manchester City has significantly declined since their treble-winning season, with his minutes dropping sharply. Excluded from the Club World Cup squad, the 29-year-old England international needs to reignite his stalled career elsewhere to rediscover his form.

Marcus Rashford, after his first ever loan spell away from Manchester United at Aston Villa (2 goals, 3 assists in 10 league games), appears ready for a permanent move. Despite long being seen as a one-club player, the 27-year-old could benefit from a new challenge as he enters his prime attacking years.

The article also briefly notes Raheem Sterling's underwhelming loan spell at Arsenal from Chelsea, where he failed to deliver significant moments during their title challenge and Champions League run.