Manchester United: Thiago Alcantara
The loss of Paul Scholes should not go un-noted at United. His passing influence is one which is unmatched in many respects, and the Red Devils require a player to fill his void. The inconsistent Anderson will likely be sold this summer, and the failure to retain Paul Pogba last summer, means David Moyes will have to spend big to attract Europe’s top talent, and he has identified Barcelona starlet Thiago to be ‘the guy’. Following a mismanagement by Barcelona in terms of playing time to elevate his release clause to £77million, it’s believed the Spaniard is available for as little as £14.5million, a bargain price for this creative talent. Falling behind Cesc Fabgregas in the pecking order, Thiago, 22, is in search of a new challenge, and there is not one more attractive than Manchester United. Assured in possession, and recognised for his intricate passing ability, Thiago would be an ideal signing to fill the need in the centre of United’s midfield.