25. Federico Fazio – Sevilla to Arsenal
The Argentine has steadily become one of Sevilla’s most important players and now looks set to finally earn the move he deserves. He had previously been linked with a move to North London in 2005 upon Kolo Toure’s departure to Manchester City, which was turned down. However, with the club now struggling with financial difficulties they may be forced to cashi in.
24. Danny Rose – Tottenham Hotspur to Sunderland
Villas-Boas has suggested that he would like the young full back to return to White Heart Lane this summer, though Rose will try to seek assurances over his future first. Currently on loan at Sunderland, the club want to make his loan deal permanent after the 22-year-old has impressed.
23. Joleon Lescott – Manchester City to Aston Villa
Effectively surplus to requirements at City, the 30 year old has admitted thinking about leaving to aid his England credentials. A Villa fan as a boy, he was linked with a return home in January but no deal was struck. However, the time may be right for a move this summer with Paul Lambert hoping to add some more experience to his defence.
22. Geoffrey Kondogbia – Sevilla to Arsenal
The 20-year-old only joined the La Liga outfit last summer and he’s already being linked with a host of Europe’s top clubs. However, it is Arsenal who remain the keenest to push a deal through. The club have needed a quality defensive midfielder ever since Patrick Viera left and now with fresh injury concerns surrounding Abou Diaby that need has been multiplied.
21. Diego Capel – Sporting Lisbon to Liverpool
The Spanish winger was once a spiky character known for causing trouble, but he’s now matured into a cultured and tricky player who is the latest in a talented pool of Sporting Lisbon players set to head for the exit this summer, Crippling financial difficulties have forced Lisbon to let a handful of talent leave and Capel has been linked with a £12 million switch to Merseyside.