A look at 10 Spanish-based players who are being lined up by English clubs this summer.10. Alvaro Negredo
The Sevilla striker has admitted a liking for English football, and reportedly came close to joining Everton in January. A long-term target for Tottenham and Arsenal, the Spaniard is likely to join many of his international team-mates in the Premier League sooner rather than later.
9. Gonzalo Higuain
The Real Madrid striker could make way among a flurry of changes at the Bernabeu this summer. The Argentine is apparently one of the players Real would consider selling to raise funds for Gareth Bale, and has long been linked with several English teams, including Arsenal and Manchester City.
8. Adrian Lopez
Liverpool and Arsenal have both been linked with Atletico Madrid striker Adrian, despite the Spaniard not enjoying one of his better seasons with the club. They are likely to let him go this summer and interest from the Premier League remains strong.
7. Adil Rami
The Valencia man is one of La Liga’s most solid and reliable defenders, and has caught the attention of Arsenal and Manchester United, who may fight it out for the Frenchman this summer. Arsenal in particular are in need of new defenders and he is one that has perhaps been most strongly linked.
6. Cristian Tello
The Barcelona youngster has made some progress this season, but has a clause in his contract that means he could leave for under £10million this summer. The Catalans rate him highly and will hope to hold onto the forward, but he is already rumoured to be subject to offers from both Arsenal and Liverpool.
5. Isco
The 20-year-old is much-admired by Chelsea and Manchester City, and is likely to move for big money this summer after an impressive season with Malaga, who have struggled to keep their star players in recent times due to financial problems. Real Madrid are also keen, but Stamford Bridge or the Etihad Stadium remain his most likely destinations.
4. Alexis Sanchez
The Chilean has not lived up to expectations at Barcelona since joining from Udinese and could be on the way out this summer. A return to Italy has been mentioned, with Juventus and Inter Milan interested, but Arsenal and Liverpool are also admirers, while Manchester City also tried to sign him before he joined Barca.
3. Victor Valdes
The Barcelona goalkeeper has refused to sign a new contract with the club, and has stated that he wants a new challenge in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been linked with new goalkeepers, and Valdes’ name has come up in several stories.
2. Radamel Falcao
One of the players of the season in La Liga, Falcao has emerged as a top transfer target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. His wife recently expressed a strong desire to stay in Spain as they are settled in Madrid, but Atletico Madrid may feel they have to cash in if a big offer comes in from England.
1. Xabi Alonso
The former Liverpool man could be set for a sensational return to Liverpool, where he spent five happy years between 2004 and 2009. Now 31, he is reportedly not going to be offered a new deal at the Bernabeu, but would be welcomed back with open arms at Anfield. Before joining Real he was also linked with Arsenal, and the Gunners may be interested again if he becomes available.