Deals that we feel will come to fruition during the summer transfer window.
10. Yohan Cabaye: Newcastle United to Monaco
French TV channel L’Equipe 21 claimed earlier this week that the playmaker was in Monaco to complete a medical. While the Toon have denied the reports, it’s clear the mega-rich Ligue 1 outfit want the France international and it’s hard to see cash-loving food-eater Mike Ashley turning down a huge bid. The 27-year-old is likely to depart but expect the Magpies to make a huge profit on the £4.25m they paid Lille in 2011.
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9. Marouane Fellaini: Everton to Arsenal
The big-haired Belgian admitted as far back as September 2012 that he could leave Everton for a Champions League club and, despite the early pronouncements of new Toffees boss Roberto Martinez, it looks likely that Fellaini will get his wish this summer. Arsenal have reportedly bid £22m for the 25-year-old, an offer which should activate a release clause in the midfielder’s contract, according to Goal.com.
8. Andy Carroll: Liverpool to West Ham
This deal is all but done. Liverpool reportedly accepted a £15m bid from the Hammers for powerful striker Carroll a fortnight ago and the England international looks to have finally agreed terms with the club where the spent last season on loan – despite reports the 24-year-old was demanding a staggering £100,000-a-week to leave Anfield for Upton Park!
7. Leandro Damiao: Internacional to Tottenham
The longest running transfer saga in the history of the world could finally come to an end this summer if Spurs can agree a deal with Inter for Brazil international Damiao. The north London outfit first targeted the 23-year-old way back in 2009 and reportedly came close to signing the Selecao star in January. The signs are that the Porto Alegre club are finally willing to part company with the forward for the right price this summer.
6. Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Shakhtar Donetsk to Liverpool
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for the Armenian attacking midfielder after reportedly agreeing to meet the 24-year-old’s £20m release clause. Mkhitaryan scored a record 25 goals from midfield for Shakhtar Donetsk last season, which would take Stewart Downing roughly two decades at the rate he’s currently going.
5. Isco: Malaga to Manchester City
The Spain starlet has openly admitted that he has a straight choice between Real Madrid and Manchester City but we reckon the 22-year-old might just plump for the Premier League outfit. The Malaga playmaker has described new City boss Manuel Pellegrini as his “football father” and can probably get more game-time at Eastlands than the Bernabeu (although there will undoubtedly be more rain).
4. Edinson Cavani: Napoli to Chelsea
Chelsea are in desperate need of a world class striker this summer and Napoli hit-man Edinson Cavani reportedly tops Jose Mourinho summer’s wish-list. The Uruguayan powerhouse scored an impressive 29 goals in 34 goals but has a release clause of £54m. If Chelsea paid £50m for Fernando Torres, they’ll probably stump up the required cash to persuaded Napoli to part with the 27-year-old.
3. Gonzalo Higuain: Real Madrid to Arsenal
The Argentina striker appears to be nearing a £22m move to Arsenal, with the Gunners set to beat off competition from Serie A giants Juventus to get their man. Higuain has made no secret of his desire to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and has scored a mightily impressive 107 La Liga goals since arriving from River Plate in 2005. Beat that, Giroud!
2. Gareth Bale: Tottenham to Real Madrid
The Real Madrid tapping up machine has gone into overdrive of late where Gareth Bale is concerned. Unfortunately for Spurs fans, as loathsome as Real are, the Spaniards normally end up getting their man. Bale is as grounded as any superstar in world football but the Los Blancos are a tough team to turn down and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would dearly love £90m to put towards the new stadium.
1. Luis Suarez: Liverpool to Real Madrid
Luis Suarez has made no secret of his desire to leave Liverpool this summer, blaming the press for his need to depart these shores. The Reds have made half-hearted noises about keeping the Uruguayan but the truth, Suarez would be more trouble than he’s worth to hold on to and the Anfield outfit will allow Real to get their man for the right price.
Originally posted on the always excellent Fanatix