Our top fifty transfer targets ahead of the summer transfer window.
50. Javier Hernandez – Manchester United to Aston Villa
The Mexican international looks a shell of his former self as he has paid the price for a season on the bench. He looks to be heading for the Old Trafford exit door this summer as Villa line up a shock move for him as a replacement for Christian Benteke, who has been ruled out until October with an ankle injury.
49. Luis Muriel – Udinese to Liverpool
The young Colombian has been hailed as one of Serie A’s standout talents this season, and a number of clubs have been circling his signature for some time. Liverpool have been the most recent interested party as Brendan Rodgers looks to add some more options to his frontline. Quick and built like an ox, Muriel would certainly give the Norther Irishman the boost he needs.
48. Eliaquim Mangala – FC Porto to Manchester City
The giant France international has been scouted a number of times by Premier League clubs this term as he promises to blossom into a truly impressive centre-back. Both Chelsea and Arsenal are credited with an interest, but it is Manchester City who look the most likely to splash out on the youngster as the club’s defensive line have given Manuel Pellegrini nightmares and at points, threatened to derail their title challenge.
47. Fernando – FC Porto to Manchester City
City have been preparing for Gareth Barry’s permanent departure by lining up a double swoop for Mangala and his Porto teammate Fernando. The classy 26-year-old will fill the void left by Barry and his England international teammate Jack Rodwell as part of a massive shake up at the Etihad.
46. Fredy Guarin – Inter Milan to Chelsea
Guarin came close to leaving Inter during the January transfer window as Manchester United looked to replace their disappointing wide players, however, he decided to stay put after forcing his way back into the first team. Chelsea are now sizing him up for their rejuvenated squad, but Inter coach Walter Mazzarri has told the Blues that the final decision belongs to the player.
45. Maxime Gonalons – Lyon to Arsenal
It’s been common knowledge that Arsene Wenger has been a fan of the classy midfielder since last summer, and has been eyeing him up ever since. However, the French giants put a block on the move and now Manchester United are said to be readying a move of their own. But with vested interest, and more importantly, Champions League football on offer, the Gunners stand a much better chance at bringing him on board.
44. Joleon Lescott – Manchester City to Aston Villa
With Paul Lambert heightening the ambition around Villa Park next season, he is looking to bring the Birmingham-born defender home in order to strengthen a weak back line. However, his high wages could prove a problem and West Ham are waiting in the wings to pounce.
43, Michy Batshuayi – Standard Liege to Arsenal
Desperate for more attacking options, Wenger is prepared to turn to the talented Belgian to add more firepower. Having been linked with a move for him since January, he recently confessed that he is a Gunners fan and would be very keen on a move to the Emirates Stadium. However, Everton will look to stump the north Londoners to his signature.
42. Micah Richards – Manchester City to Liverpool
The England international has gone stale at the Etihad, and has not featured regularly since last season. Salvation may be available in the shape of Liverpool, though, and the Reds will look to bolster their title credentials with a £7m move this summer.
41. Nicolas N’Koulou – Marseille to Arsenal
The Cameroonian is all set to jump ship this summer as Marseille’s financial difficulties threaded to dismantle their squad. The Gunners have a long registered interest in his services and may line up a cut priced move.
40. Mathieu Valbuena – Marseille to Liverpool
The diminutive French ace has told Marseille that he’ll be leaving at the end of the season, and he has no shortage of offers. With Brendan Rodgers looking to strengthen his wide areas, though, the Anfield club will be in pole position to land his signature.
39. Xherdan Shaqiri – Bayern Munich to Liverpool
The Swiss international was highlighted as one of the brightest prospects in the game when he joined Bayern, but he has been unable to break into the first team there and could now be tempted into making the move to a Champions League guaranteed Liverpool.
38. Daniel Agger – Liverpool to Barcelona
Barca are set to undergo a drastic makeover this summer in a bid to get their mojo back, and after showing a growing number of frailties at the back this season they are looking into bringing the Danish international to the club to shore up a leaky back line.
37. Edin Dzeko – Manchester City to Inter Milan
It’s ironic that the Bosnian hit man has been linked with a move away from the club now that he has finally broken into the first team at the Etihad. But with Inter hell bent on signing everyone in sight this summer their spending pawer may be too much for City to resist.
36. Wesley Sneijder – Galatasaray to Manchester United
United have been linked with the 29-year-old for some time now, and should Louis Van Gaal take the reins at the club this summer then the move will be an almost certainty.
35. Remy Cabella – Montpellier to Newcastle United
We all know that the Magpies love a Frenchman and they have been linked with making another addition ever since the January transfer window. They now look to be leading the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United for his services this summer after he confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.
34. Ryan Gauld – Dundee United to Everton
The ‘Scottish Messi’ has been scouted by the Toffees ever since the January transfer window and are now primed to move for the precociously talented teenager this summer after an impressive season in the SPL. Roberto Martinez has a good track record with developing youth players and the chance to feature in the Europa League will only serve to be the cherry on top of the cake.
33. Morgan Schneiderlin – Southampton to Arsenal
There’s an old adage that when you do a job so well people won’t even notice because the standard will have already been set so high, and that is certainly true in Schneiderlin’s case. However, Arsene Wenger did notice, and will look to make a cheeky bid for one of Southampton’s most consistent performers at the end of the campaign.
32. Wilfried Zaha – Manchester United to Crystal Palace
Last summer all eyes were on Zaha as one of the potential signings of the season, but he barely featured under David Moyes before being shipped out on loan to Cardiff for the remainder of the campaign. Now set to return to the club following the Bluebirds’ relegation, United could opt to ship him back to Crystal Palace at a drastically reduced fee.
31. Mehdi Benatia – Roma to Manchester United
United are desperate to add some fresh faces to their defence after Nemanja Vidic agreed to join Inter and the club have so far resisted from offer Rio Ferdinand an extension. Instead they could turn to Benatia, who has been in exceptional form for the Serie A giants this term.
30. Serge Aurier – Toulouse to Arsenal
With Bacary Sagna set to move on this summer the Gunners have been shopping around for a new right-back for a while. Recently targeting Aurier, the player himself has actually talked up the move making it a very likely possibility that he will be heading to north London when the transfer window reopens.
29. Sami Khedira – Real Madrid to Manchester United
Despite missing the last seven months through injury, the Germany international remains one of the hottest properties in Europe with Manchester United leading the pack to sign him. However, Real want to keep him and Arsenal have also been tipped to make a move for him, meaning the Red Devils will have their work cut out to bring him on board.
28. Bacary Sagna – Arsenal to Manchester City
In an ideal world Sagna would be staying at the Etihad, but their reluctance to meet his terms have meant that interest from France, Italy and Turkey has all intensified over recent weeks. However, it looks like Manchester city will be his most likely destination as they look to make significant defensive additions over the summer.
27. Danny Ings – Burnley to Liverpool
Ings has established himself as the deadliest striker outside the Premier League this season as he burst on the scene at Turf Moor to replace Charlie Austin. Liverpool have been watching carefully and could move for the future England international as a cut priced option to several of their other targets.
26. Demba Ba – Chelsea to Arsenal
With Wenger desperate for more firepower, he may turn to the misfit Chelsea man for salvation after his bit part role at Stamford Bridge has virtually ruled him out of staying next year. Blocked last summer, Wenger may have more luck this time around.
25. Everton Ribeiro – Cruzeiro to Manchester United
The Brazilian star emerged as a surprise target for United last summer, but for various reasons the move didn’t go ahead and he stayed put. But with eye still on him this year a renewed effort to land him could be on the cards.
24. Ilkay Gundogan – Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United
United may think that Gundogan penning a new deal with Dortmund is a blow, but this is a frequent occurrence in football now where teams will get a player to sign a new deal to protect themselves from losing a player on the cheap. If United want the German international badly enough they will find a way to get him.
23. Yann M’Vila – Rubin Kazan to Liverpool
The Reds had been making eyes at the Frenchman since January, and after having him as a guest to the Merseyside derby earlier in the season he admitted that he is a boyhood Liverpool fan. With Agger, and maybe even Martin Skrtel set to move on, the unhappy Rubin Kazan star could finally land himself a dream move to Anfield.
22. Mirko Vucinic – Juventus to Arsenal
The Gunners have come close to landing the Montenegrin on two separate occasions but to no avail. However, he is likely to be let go this summer as Antonio Conte looks to shake up his side to prepare them for an all out European assault with Wenger first in line.
21. Asmir Begovic – Stoke City to Real Madrid
The Bosnian has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent shot stoppers since arriving at the Britannia, an many believe that the time has come for him to take the step up elsewhere. With Madrid still not trusting Iker Casillas, a surprise move for the 26-year-old could be on the cards.
20. Stephan El Shaarawy – AC Milan to Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs have been left disappointed by the form of Roberto Soldado this season and are already looking for a new partner to line up alongside Emmanuel Adebayor. This search has lead them to Milan’s door, where El Shaarawy has been somewhat of a forgotten man after failing to recapture last season’s electric form.
19. Ezequiel Lavezzi – Paris Saint Germain to Chelsea
Lavezzi was one of the first big stars to flock to the French capital when the big bucks rolled in, but things aren’t as bright and rosy as they were in the early days and he has since been tipped to make a swift exit this summer. Chelsea will be waiting, but so will several others.
18. Arturo Vidal – Juventus to Real Madrid
The all action midfielder earlier laughed off speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford this summer, but Real Madrid are a different kettle of fish altogether. The Spaniards apparently made first contact with Juve over a summer move, which could surprisingly get the green light from the Italians.
17. Fabio Coentrao – Real Madrid to Inter Milan
Having already been extensively linked with the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United, the misfit Madrid ace recently stated that he would be open to a move to Italy with Inter Milan.
16. Adam Lallana – Southampton to Liverpool
Lallana’s form has been nothing short of revelatory since Southampton’s return to the top flight, and he has rightly garnered a whole series of admirers as the transfer window approaches. Liverpool look to be in luck as he has hinted that he is ready to choose them over Manchester United.
15. Radamel Falcao – Monaco to Real Madrid
The powerful Colombian had been closely watched by Chelsea, who had hoped to bring him to Stamford Bridge this summer, met with Real Madrid chiefs for a late night dinner last month to discuss his escape from the Stade Louis II. Falcao is apparently disillusioned with life in the principality after seeing the club’s home games sprinkled with fans instead of weekly sell outs.
14. Marco Reus – Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United
The fantastically quiffed playmaker has so far remained coy on contract talks with Dortmund, and could very well become the third superstar that the club risk losing in three consecutive years as Manchester United continue to lurk.
13. Koke – Atletico Madrid to Manchester United
United are desperate to land Koke, while Atletico are desperate to keep him. However, United will spare no expense at attempting to re-install themselves back at the forefront of European football and their spending power may prove to great for the Spaniards to resist.
12. Paul Pogba – Juventus to Real Madrid
For a long time Manchester United had been hoping to bring the talented France international back to Old Trafford, however, in a recent interview he accused them of showing him a lack of respect and in doing so virtually paved his own way to Madrid this summer.
11. Shinji Kagawa – Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund
It hasn’t quite worked out for Kagawa at United and he has since been linked with making a long awaited return to Signal Iduna Park where is still very much revered.
10. Luka Modric – Real Madrid to Chelsea
Blues boss Jose Mourinho is eager to link up with Modric once again after enjoying a strong working relationship with him during their time in the Spanish capital. Madrid are still keen to hold on to him after emerging from a difficult first season much stronger, so Mr Abramovic will need to break out the cheque book in order to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
9. William Carvalho – Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United
The Portuguese wonder kid has been a revelation for Lisbon’s second side this season, and rumours were already going around that a big money deal had already been completed. Sadly, no such deal has been done, but United remain hopeful that a £30m bid will be enough to convince Sporting to sell up and ease their growing financial crisis.
8. David Luiz – Chelsea to Barcelona
The popular Brazilian was inexplicably frozen out of Chelsea’s side earlier in the season, but has since forced his way back in. However, with Carles Puyol retiring and Barca’s often shambolic defence helping them lose ground on Atletico Madrid they will be in the hunt for some new defenders to plug the leak and re-establish them as a dominant force in Span and European competition once again.
7. Jackson Martinez – FC Porto to Tottenham Hotspur
All season long the Colombian goal machine has been linked with a move to Arsenal, but with Wenger apparently turning his attentions elsewhere that has allowed near neighbours Spurs the chance to jump in and begin talks over a big money deal. After Soldado’s misfiring season, Tottenham are looking for someone lethal to partner Emmanuel Adebayor up front.
6. Ivan Rakitic – Sevilla to Liverpool
Rakitic’s form this season has been nothing short of awe-inspiring and it is no wonder that half of Europe are taking an interest in him. Liverpool, for a long time, were said to be leading the chase for his signature, but Sevilla are doing their best to resist, knowing that they have such a talent on their hands. The Reds will push the issue this summer, though, as Rodgers’ midfield frailties could be attributed to costing them ground in their title race.
5. Luke Shaw – Southampton to Manchester United
The teenager is undoubtedly one of the hottest properties in English football right now and those interested in him is a who’s who of Champions League contenders. Manchester United have emerged as shock favourites, though, as they are prepared to spend big on a new left-back this summer to replace long serving Patrice Evra, who is set to depart.
4. Julian Draxler – Schalke to Arsenal
Arsenal’s pursuit of the young German international has threatened to enter the realms of being a saga as it has been on and off so frequently since last summer that nobody actually knows for sure what exactly is going on. Wenger needs to spend big this summer, though, as he continues to threaten to lose the faith of the Gunners fans.
3. Miralem Pjanic – Roma to Paris Saint Germain
The Bosnian has been a long time target for Manchester United as they look to add some more creativity to their midfield, however, in a recent interview he declared his admiration for the likes of Paris Saint Germain and Barcelona, which could rule him out of a switch to Old Trafford in the next transfer window. Without Champions League football to offer, United have a greatly weakened case.
2. Edinson Cavani – Paris Saint Germain to Chelsea
After a season of misfiring strikers, the Blues have been linked with every goal machine under the sun, which has inevitably led them to Cavani. The Uruguayan has been in sparkling form in the French capital this term, but is said to be unhappy at playing second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The clash of egos could force the 26-year-old up to London.
1. Diego Costa – Atletico Madrid to Chelsea
The Atltico star is undoubtedly the most sought after star in the world right now and the lucky Blues look to be the most likely to land his signature. It’s amazing to think that the Spaniards would consider letting him go, but when you consider that they will receive over £50m plus (probably) Fernando Torres back it may not seem like such a bad deal. Manchester United and Arsenal had also been in the running, but have fallen by the wayside.
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