2) Arturo Vidal (Juventus, £47m)
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has informed the Italian champions of his desire to leave the club this summer, and they have as a result decided to reluctantly accept an offer of £47m from Manchester United. The Red Devils have long been keen to secure a world class signing in midfield, and they are now closing in on a deal that will see one of the very best midfield players in the world move to Old Trafford. The Chilean has been superb for Juve in their three consecutive Serie A title wins, and was also impressive for his national side at this summer’s World Cup, where he also attracted the interest of United’s rivals Arsenal, though it now looks as though it is the Red Devils who have won the race for his signature, with contract negotiations ongoing but looking positive.