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According to a list compiled by the Telegraph, these are 50 of the biggest and most exciting potential transfer deals of this summer, before the start of the 2014/15 season. ..
50) Mathieu Valbuena – Marseille
Rated at roughly £10m, the 29-year-old, who shone for France at the World Cup, is being chased by Fiorentina, Olympiakos and (rather ambitiously) West Ham.
49) Mehdi Benatia – AS Roma
The Moroccan is rated at £15m but the Telegraph, although after his excelled season in Serie A, we reckon Benatia will cost quite a bit more. Man United and Chelsea are both interested.
48) Jordy Clasie – Feyenoord
The young midfielder could join his national team manager Louis van Gaal at Manchester United next season.
47) Alexis Sanchez – Barcelona
Subject of a transfer tug of war between Arsenal and Liverpool, it looks increasingly likely that the superb Chilean will head to London rather than Merseyside for a fee above £30m.
46) Pedro – Barcelona
The boyhood Barca man has been linked to Premier League giants Liverpool and Arsenal for a £25m fee.
45) Bernard – Shakhtar Donetsk
Spurs and Arsenal could renew their interest in the talented Brazilian playmaker, who has so far struggled to adapt to Ukrainian football since joining Shakhtar last summer.
44) Iker Casillas – Real Madrid
Formerly regarded as the world’s best keeper, Casillas’s form at the World Cup was terrible, and he could soon end his 15-year stay with Los Blancos, with Arsenal mentioned as potential suitors.
43) Ezequiel Lavezzi – PSG
The 29-year-old is quick, can dribble, and is being reportedly targeted by Arsenal and Chelsea, although it seems unlikely the Gunners will sign both Sanchez and the Argentine.
42) Javier Pastore – PSG
Liverpool or United could offer Pastore a chance to end his torrid tenure at PSG, but would have to pay around £20m.
41) Kevin Strootman – AS Roma
Man United want him badly, but may wait until January to see if his current knee problem mends itself before splashing out big cash on him.
40) Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund
Probably the best defender at this summer’s World Cup so far, Barcelona or United will do exceptionally to convince Hummels to leave Dortmund.
39) Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich
The exceptional German is a big target for van Gaal, but whether United will be able to convince Bayern to sell is another matter.
38) Christian Eriksen – Tottenham
It seems pretty implausible that Spurs would sell their Danish playmaker, but Liverpool have been merited with an interest regardless.
37) Stephan El Shaarawy – AC Milan
The young Italian was injured for nearly the entirety of last season, but Liverpool and Spurs still might shell out £20m for his services.
36) Javier Hernandez – Manchester United
The Telegraph rates the Mexican goal-poacher at £20m, but United are likely to accept far less, with Atletico Madrid a possible destination.
35) Alexandre Lacazette – Lyon
The pacy Frenchman can play either wide on the left or centrally, and his versatility and speed makes his potential £15m see a bargain.
34) Yevhen Konoplyanka – Dnipro
Liverpool almost signed the Ukrainian in January, but Spurs and United could now compete with their Premier League rivals for his services.
33) Antoine Griezmann – Real Sociedad
The 23-year-old Frenchman bagged 16 La Liga goals last term, and Arsenal could battle it out with Ligue 1 champions PSG.
32) Karim Benzema – Real Madrid
Rightly recognised as one of the world’s best best strikers, Benzema could be available should Los Blancos secure Falcao.
31) Sami Khedira – Real Madrid
The German anchorman proves a combative role in the middle of the park – and Arsenal could tempt him to move to the Emirates to link up with former teammate Mesut Ozil.
30) Seamus Coleman – Everton
One of the best right-backs in the top flight last term, Coleman would command a sizeable fee – but Arsenal and United have been continually linked with his services.
29) Ross Barkley – Everton
One of the great hopes for English football, Everton will do everything they can to hold on to the prodigal midfielder, who’s interesting Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea side.
28) Xherdan Shaqiri – Bayern Munich
If recent reports re to believed, the Swiss playmaker has a straight choice between signing a new deal in Germany, or agreeing to a £15m Anfield switch.
27) William Carvalho – Sporting Lisbon
The young Portuguese has a £37m release clause, which although steep, could be worth paying for Manchester United if the 22-year-old powerhouse fulfils his potential.
26) Luis Muriel – Udinese
The Serie A Young Player of the Year in 2012, Muriel can dribble, shoot and play intricate passes – although he failed to make Colombia’s World Cup squad this summer.
25) Lars Bender – Bayer Leverkusen
Arsenal could tempt Leverkusen to sell their German holding midfielder with a £25m bid.
24) Arturo Vidal – Juventus
One of the best midfielders in the world, Man United are desperate to sign the Chilean battler, but will likely have to fend off interest from Real Madrid.
23) Romelu Lukaku – Chelsea
Seemingly surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, the talented Belgian striker will surely be targeted by a host of clubs around Europe. – although Spurs will hope to convince their London rivals to sell locally.
22) Eliaquim Mangala – FC Porto
City have already lodged a large £32m bid for the Frenchman, who could be the perfect partner for Vincent Kompany in central defence.
21) Thomas Vermaelen – Arsenal
Strangely, Arsenal’s club captain could move to rivals Manchester United, after losing his place in the starting lineup last season.
20) James Rodriguez – AS Monaco
Undeniably one of the stars of the World Cup, the brilliant Colombian playmaker could make a mega move to Real Madrid – for a potentially astronomical fee.
19) Jackson Martinez – FC Porto
Martinez has excelled since moving to Europe, and he could move to Arsenal and battle Olivier Giroud for the spearhead striker role.
18) Sergio Aguero – Manchester City
Aguero’s brilliant (when fit) and Real Madrid could bring him to the Bernabeu if they don’t secure Falcao.
17) Mario Mandzukic – Bayern Munich
The Croatian forward is available after Bayern secured Robert Lewandowski – and Atletico Madrid could well bring him to Spain to replace the departed Diego Costa.
16) Guillermo Ochoa – Unattached
Both Liverpool and Arsenal are chasing the Mexican keeper, one of the stars from the World Cup, who is available on a free after leaving Ajaccio this summer.
15) Koke – Atletico Madrid
Rated by many as the long-term replacement for Xavi at Barcelona, Koke’s club Atletico will do everything they can to hold on to the supremely talented midfielder.
14) Aymeric Laporte – Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona will likely have to pay the entirety of Laporte’s £30m release clause, although Bayern Munich are also interested in his services.
13) Toni Kroos – Bayern Munich
The German pass-master looks set to complete an exciting move to Real Madrid in the coming week – once he’s finished at the World Cup.
12) Julian Draxler – Schalke
Draxler’s being coveted by many of Europe’s biggest teams, and Arsenal were heavily linked to his services back in January.
11) Marco Reus – Borussia Dortmund
The brilliant German is very unlikely to leave Dortmund – with his club adamant that the’s not for sale – although Manchester United could make him their marquee summer signing.
10) Falcao – AS Monaco
After just one year in France with Monaco, the world-class striker could head back to Spain and join Real Madrid to form a mouthwatering front three with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
9) Angel di Maria – Real Madrid
The Argentine is comfortable in central midfield or out wide – and los Blancos will do business if they receive a £40m bid.
8) Paul Pogba – Juventus
Rated by many as the best young player in the world right now – Pogba’s been linked to Chelsea and PSG.
7) Edinson Cavani – PSG
Cavani could be on his way after having to content himself with a spot on the right last term, and he’ll be hoping to be given the pivotal striking role his talent deserves next season.
6) Javi Martinez – Bayern Munich
Having failed to establish himself as a guaranteed starter under Pep Guardiola, the 25-year-old is being targeted by both Arsenal and Barcelona.
5) Mario Balotelli – AC Milan
The Italian maverick wants out of AC Milan, and there’ll be plenty of clubs interested in taking a risk on the talented forward – with Liverpool being one of them.
4) Dani Alves – Barcelona
Now 31-years-old, Dani Alves is still one of the best fullbacks in the world, and could be the subject of a £15m bid from PSG.
3) Divock Origi – Lille
The Belgian wonderkid is expected to wrap up a £10m move to Liverpool when he returns from World Cup duty.
2) Eden Hazard – Chelsea
Hazard’s unlikely to go anywhere, but the Telegraph reckon he could still be signed for PSG for enormous money this summer – having had a public spat with Jose Mourinho toward the end of last season.
1) Luis Suarez – Liverpool
The controversial Uruguayan will likely be the most expensive transfer of the summer, when he completes his imminent move to Barcelona for a fee rumoured to be around £75m.
