5. Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain)
Edinson Cavani was one of the most in-demand players in Europe last summer, being linked with a host of top clubs in Europe and England before eventually making a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain. However, the former Napoli star has not managed to find his best form in Ligue 1, and seems unlikely to force his way past Zlatan Ibrahimovic to become the focal point of the team anytime soon. While Chelsea have been strongly linked with the Uruguayan in the past, it now seems that Manchester United would be the leading contenders to bring the prolific 27-year-old to the Premier League.
4. Thomas Mueller (Bayern Munich)
Despite establishing himself as one of the best and most important players at Bayern Munich in recent seasons, it has recently emerged that Thomas Mueller could be set to leave the club after finding himself increasingly left on the bench by manager Pep Guardiola towards the end of this season. The 24-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best attacking midfield players in the game, and has scored 99 goals in his six seasons in the Bayern first-team. Although he will surely not come cheap, Manchester United have been linked as contenders to sign the German international, who is also thought to be a target for Barcelona.
3. Alexis Sanchez (Barcelona)
Barcelona winger Alexis Sanchez has arguably just had his finest season for the Catalan giants, though he seems set to become a victim of the club’s desire to cull large parts of their squad in order to rebuild after a highly disappointing trophyless campaign. The Chilean international was linked with the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United last summer and remain keen on him, and although recent reports suggest he could be close to joining Juventus, there could be English interest in him again. Arsenal are reportedly hoping to rival Juve for his signature, and Sanchez would undoubtedly be a terrific signing for the Gunners and a boost for the Premier League as a whole.
2. Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid)
After coming close to leaving Real Madrid last summer, Angel Di Maria has shown a great improvement in form this season to help the club to a cup double of the Copa del Rey and the Champions League. The Argentine star showed his superb ability in Carlo Ancelotti’s more attack-minded system, contributing a highly impressive 11 goals and 26 assists to Real’s season. Despite his fine displays, it is still thought that the club could consider offers for him this summer, and there will no doubt be plenty interested in snapping him up. Arsenal and Manchester United are again looking like the leading contenders to bring him to the Premier League, and have reportedly been told he will cost £40m.
1. Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona)
In what would be one of the stories of the summer, former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas could make a return to the Premier League after just three years back at his boyhood club Barcelona. The Spanish playmaker has not had the best of times at the Nou Camp since he left Arsenal for Barca in 2011, and is reportedly available for around £30m as the Catalan giants are keen to be rid of him. Surprisingly, reports have emerged that the Gunners will not be taking up the option to re-sign him, meaning he could be lining up for one of their rivals next season. Chelsea currently look the favourites to bring him in as they eye a long-term replacement for Frank Lampard, while Manchester United could also revive their interest in him from last summer. Liverpool and Manchester City have also been mentioned as outsiders for his signature.
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