5. Kevin Strootman (PSV to Manchester United)
Manchester United are desperate to replace the retiring Paul Scholes this summer, and may have found the ideal candidate in PSV midfielder Kevin Strootman.
The Dutchman has been on Under-21 duty with the Netherlands at this summer’s European Championships in Israel, and watching United scouts have been suitably impressed with what they’ve seen from the 23-year-old.
Despite being eligible to appear with the youngsters at this summer’s tournament, Strootman is a full Dutch international and certainly ready to make the step up to a big club in the Premier League. His technique, as well as range of passing and shooting, should make him a like-for-like replacement for Scholes, and he looks a bargain at just £17million.
A few terms are still to be agreed, but United have made their desire to sign Strootman very clear, and he is said to be keen to accept the challenge and move to Old Trafford. United boss David Moyes had also considered the likes of Juventus’ Claudio Marchisio and Nemanja Matic of Benfica, but both were far more expensive than the PSV man, with their clubs asking for £30million and £38million, respectively.