The twenty most wanted players in thew summer transfer window.
Following a World Cup, certain players find themselves in higher demand than others. Whether they went the distance or not, some names will never fail to attract interest from clubs all over Europe. Below is a list of the twenty most wanted names in world football throughout the summer transfer window. Some are have already joined up with new clubs, while others are still available and attracting a heavy interest from potential suitors.
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20. Ezequiel Lavezzi – Paris Saint Germain
Fee: £16m
Wanted by: Liverpool, Juventus, Inter Milan
The Argentine winger has been earmarked as a name to head for the exit as the Parisian giants look to clear the decks for more high profile players to come in instead. Liverpool are thought to be leading the charge, but he is also wanted back in Italy by Juventus and Inter Milan.
19. Kevin Strootman – Roma
Fee: £24m
Wanted by: Manchester United
The Dutchman was United’s original midfield transfer target and Louis Van Gaal sought to follow up on the initial interest shown by both David Moyes and Alex Ferguson by making his own move. However, Roma chief Rudi Garcia has managed to hang on to him…until January at least.
18. Eliaquim Mangala – FC Porto (Now Chelsea)
Fee: £32m
Wanted by: Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United
The young Frenchman found himself thrust into the limelight when he emerged at the centre of a three-way tug of war between United, City and Chelsea. City won the race, eventually, but only after a year-long transfer trail that at one point threatened to never end.
17. Javier Hernandez – Manchester United
Fee: £20m
Wanted by: Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Juventus
The Mexican international suffered a torrid campaign last year that threatened to derail his career after such a promising start. However, since then he has been mooted as a replacement for Diego Costa and Roberto Soldado as well as a makeweight in the deal that could see Arturo Vidal move in the opposite direction.
16. Yevhen Konoplyanka – Dnipro
Fee: £20m
Wanted by: Liverpool, Manchester United, West Ham, Roma
The highly-rated winger has been targeted by a number of clubs this summer as his performances for club and country have threatened to make him a household name. However, his reluctance to move has seen him stay put at Dnipro.
15. Antoine Griezmann – Real Sociedad (Now Atletico Madrid)
Fee: £20m
Wanted by: Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United, Liverpool, PSG
The Frenchman had a strong year with Sociedad last term and his form had not gone unnoticed, as apparently every club under the sun tried to make an approach for him at one time to another. Eventually he settled on moving to the La Liga champions where his assault on the French national team can continue.
14. Xherdan Shaqiri – Bayern Munich
Fee: £16m
Wanted by: Liverpool
The World Cup hat trick hero looked close to joining Liverpool just after the tournament, though he now confesses that he could stay put despite not featuring too heavily under Pep Guardiola last term.
13. Petr Cech – Chelsea
Fee: £10m
Wanted by: Real Madrid, PSG, Monaco
With Thibaut Courtois back in west London, the veteran stopper could see his place come under threat, and as such has been linked with a move away in order to keep himself playing regular first team football.
12. William Carvalho – Sporting Lisbon
Fee: £32m
Wanted by: Arsenal, Manchester United
The defensive midfielder has become one of the most in demand young stars in Europe this summer. However, it’s now just between Arsenal and Man United as they both look to add his signature to their respective line ups.
11. Dani Alves – Barcelona
Fee: £15m
Wanted by: PSG, Liverpool
The veteran Brazilian is being tipped to leave the Nou Camp this summer, but he has no shortage of offers from the likes of PSG and Liverpool.
10. Paul Pogba – Juventus
Fee: £50m
Wanted by: Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United, PSG, Real Madrid
The young Frenchman was in electric form for Juve last season, helping them to another title, and he has since been linked with a whole number of clubs as they circle his signature with the lure of more money and more titles.
9. Mehdi Benatia – Roma
Fee: £15m
Wanted by: Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea
The Moroccan international has been targeted by three of the Premier League’s top clubs following his phenomenal form last season, and though he has declared his intention to stay put a move could still go ahead if one of the interested parties can stump up enough cash.
8. Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund
Fee: £25m
Wanted by: Barcelona, Manchester United
The Dortmund skipper has been wanted by a number of club for a long time already, and following his displays at the World Cup he has been targeted to replace some iconic departed defenders at both United and Barca. Dortmund are understandably eager to hold on to him, though.
7. Radamel Falcao – Monaco
Fee: £45m
Wanted by: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Liverpool
Many questioned his decision to head for Monaco last summer, and it now appears that the Colombian goal machine has already grown bored in the south of France and is now looking to move on with a host of Premier League sides joining real Madrid in their interest.
6. Marco Reus – Borussia Dortmund
Fee: £30m
Wanted by: Barcelona, Arsenal, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid
The German international has been targeted by a number of top Premier League clubs, but he is now thought to be closing in on a surprise move to Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.
5. Edinson Cavani – Paris Saint Germain
Fee: £60m
Wanted by: Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal
The Uruguayan could be in line to replace his international colleague in the Premier League as he continues to seek his move away from the French capital.
4. Mario Balotelli – AC Milan
Fee: £25m
Wanted by: Arsenal, Monaco, Tottenham
The Italian international was due to return to the Premier League earlier this summer, but now looks destined to remain in Milan.
3. Angel Di Maria – Real Madrid
Fee: £63m
Wanted by: Paris Saint Germain, Manchester united
The two clubs have been neck and neck for the player’s signature, but PSG ruled themselves out of the running after claiming that they cannot afford him. It still remains to be seen whether United will have the necessary funds, too.
2. Arturo Vidal – Manchester United
Fee: £60m
Wanted by: Manchester United
United’s interest in Vidal is so long standing that any new news on a potential deal just comes across as boring now. Juve don’t want to sell, but United won’t give up the chase, expect this one to go to the wire.
1. Sami Khedira – Real Madrid
Fee: £35m
Wanted by: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United
The German international has been tracked extensively by the three Premier League giants, but must now make a decision on his future as the transfer window draws to a close.