4. Neymar (Santos)
Despite only being 21, Neymar’s estimated market value is around £44million. The Brazilian starlet has earned rave reviews for his performances for Santos since making his debut as a teenager, and quickly gained world-wide exposure after appearing for the Brazilian national side shortly afterwards. He is one of the brightest prospects in world football after some mesmerizing solo goals in the Brazilian league, likening him to Barcelona star Lionel Messi. Barcelona could be the next destination for Neymar, who is widely expected to make a greatly anticipated move to Europe this summer.
The striker is sure to be a world class performer for the next decade or so, and the Nou Camp would be a fitting stage for him to showcase his talents, as his exciting attacking instincts would certainly fit in well with Barcelona’s expansive style of play. He is already one of Brazil’s best-ever paid players with his sponsorship deals with Nike and Volskwagen, and he will gain even more exposure if he can perform for Barcelona. The two clubs are said to currently be negotiating a fee, and the usual suspects – Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester City – will all be monitoring the situation as they hope to make a late move for the Santos star, who will no doubt be one of the most talked about transfers this summer.