The best stars from Germany that could be coming to England.
The 2013/14 season is now over in Europe’s biggest leagues and several Premier League clubs are eyeing up stars from the Bundesliga.
Here are eight of the best.
Lars Bender, Bayer Leverkusen
The midfielder that Arsenal are keeping tabs on, although the 25-year-old isn’t sure whether he wants to leave Leverkusen just yet.
Bender is a defensively minded player that Arsene Wenger thinks can help shore up the Gunners’ midfield.
Source: Daily Mail.
Emre Can, Bayer Leverkusen
Another midfielder from Leverkusen, although this German is a lot younger and is being touted by Liverpool.
Can is 20-years-old and Brendan Rodgers wants him to bolster the Reds’ squad upon their return to the Champions League.
Source: Mirror.
Roberto Firmino, Hoffenheim
What a season it has been for this Brazilian, who scored 16 goals and provided 11 assists in the German top tier and is among a handful of players who made double figures in both disciplines.
Firmino is an attacking midfielder who Chelsea are thinking of adding to their ever growing South American community.
Source: Sky Sports.
Mats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund
This Germany international is considered to be among the best centre-backs in world football and as a result several top sides are keeping tabs as a result.
Manchester United are thinking of bringing in the 25-year-old to replace either Rio Ferdinand or Nemanja Vidic.
Source: Mirror.
Mario Mandzukic, Bayern Munich
Both the Gunners and the Blues are after new strikers this summer after their respective current crops failed to truly impress.
Bayern have signed Robert Lewandowski and as a result Mandzukic is likely to be surplus to requirements.
Source: Independent.
Javi Martinez, Bayern Munich
Despite being under the guidance of maverick head coach Pep Guardiola, several top names from the Allianz Arena are being linked with moves away.
One such star is Martinez, who with the ability to play as either a central midfielder or defender, is a target for Wenger.
Source: Telegraph.
Kyriakos Papadopoulos, Schalke 04
This Greek defender was heavily linked with a switch to England 12 months ago, before a knee injury saw Papadopoulos fall somewhat off the radar.
However, Liverpool are still looking at the 22-year-old as they aim to improve their leaky defence.
Source: Mirror.
Ricardo Rodriguez, Wolfsburg
This left-back has arguably been the most impressive in his position in the whole of Europe and is still only 21-years-old.
The Switzerland international has been one of the main reasons Wolfsburg had such a good year and is also set to star at the 2014 World Cup.
Source: talkSPORT.