20. Maxime Gonalons (Lyon)
Long linked as a target for Napoli manager Rafael Benitez, Lyon captain Maxime Gonalons has also impressed Premier League sides with his commanding performances in recent times, and could still make the move to Arsenal or Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window. The 25-year-old has been with Lyon for his entire career so far, but looks well suited to the English game and looks set to move on to try a new challenge before next season.
19. Pedro (Barcelona)
One of several players whose future at Barcelona is currently under some doubt, Pedro Rodriguez could be one of the best options on the market this summer for clubs looking for quality in the wide positions. The Spaniard has been a key part of Barca’s recent success, and produced great numbers again this season with 19 goals and eight assists from the flanks. The main contenders for his signature at the moment would appear to be Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, according to various reports, and it would be no surprise if more big names joined the running for this highly effective attacking player, who has won everything there is to win in the game.
18. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Although an ankle injury in a friendly for Germany may have ended Marco Reus’ hopes of playing at this summer’s World Cup, there will surely still be plenty of interest from various top clubs in snapping up the Borussia Dortmund star. The 25-year-old has been one of the best attacking midfielders in Europe for some time now, and he further cemented his status as a world class performer with 23 goals and 15 assists for Dortmund this season. Barcelona were recently reported as closing in on his transfer, but there may still be a chance for the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United, who have both been linked with him on more than one occasion in recent months.
17. Juan Cuadrado (Fiorentina)
Initially a right-sided wing-back, Colombian star Juan Cuadrado has made a name for himself for Fiorentina this season playing in a more advanced role. The versatile attacker has been one of the best players in Serie A this term, scoring 15 goals and providing a further eight assists for his team-mates, attracting strong interest from a host of big names in the process. Italian champions Juventus look among the favourites to sign him, but he could still end up in the Premier League as the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United hope to win the running for his signature.
16. Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
After recent stories emerged that long-serving Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger wanted to leave the club, a move to the Premier League could now be on the cards for the German international. The 29-year-old has had a terrific career in the Bundesliga, forming a key part of Bayern’s treble-winning side of 2012/13, and he now seems keen on a new challenge. New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal appears to be one of his main admirers, and the Red Devils appear to be the leading contenders to bring him to England.