1) William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United)
One of the most exciting young midfielders in the world, Manchester United look to be making progress in their efforts to sign Sporting Lisbon star William Carvalho. The 22-year-old, valued at around £24m, may now be United’s top target after they missed out on the likes of Arturo Vidal of Juventus and Inter Milan star Fredy Guarin. Although the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea have also shown a strong interest in Carvalho, United now look the favourites to snap him up, and he should make a good signing to improve on United’s current options in that position, in what has long been a problem area for the club.