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Ferdinand runs the rule over Liverpool and Arsenal transfer activity

Now, this must pain a former Manchester United star to be talking like this...

Rio Ferdinand, speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube video, has declared based on transfer activity so far this summer he can only see Liverpool and Manchester City fighting to win the title next term.

"Arsenal might kick up a fuss for a couple of months – six months maybe – [but nothing more]," he said, dismissing Mikel Arteta's side who are yet to announce any fresh faces.

He added: "Arsenal’s signings right now look likely to be Norgaard, who is 31 years old, Kepa, who was a reserve keeper at Chelsea, and Martin Zubimendi, but the entire fan base is crying out for a centre forward or a left winger."

On the other hand he was particularly complementary of the Reds and their new British-record signing.

"I think what’s not being talked about enough is Liverpool’s ability to go and get a player that City were after, Bayern Munich were after and reportedly Real Madrid were also after.

And Liverpool have come out on top in that.

"I can see it so clearly at the club right now, I can see their whole process and their vision – it’s so clear – and as a player, that’s what you want when you walk into the club and they’re pitching the project to you.

"I can imagine [Florian] Wirtz coming out of that meeting with [Arne] Slot and saying ‘don’t take any calls from any of those other clubs, I’m going here’."

Florian Wirtz admiring Liverpool's trophy cabinet.

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