Ten of the world’s best players linked with Premier League clubs.
The Premier League is now a global force home to some of the very best footballers from all around the world, making it one of the most entertaining contests to watch as world class stars at clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United battle it out for glory each year.
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As the January transfer window draws nearer, there is inevitable speculation linking even more of the world’s biggest names with moves to Premier League clubs, with English football’s big boys tipped to continue spending big on enhancing their already awesome squads.
According to recent reports from various sources, here are ten genuinely world class players who could be on their way to Premier League clubs in the near future, with Manchester United in particular tipped to be making some exciting purchases.
Read on to see this incredible list of big names wanted by English clubs…
10) Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich)
Linked with a £50m move to Manchester United, Bayern Munich forward Mario Gotze has been in superb form in the Bundesliga this season, following on from his World Cup final heroics with Germany this summer, for whom he netted the winning goal against Argentina. There’s no doubt this immensely talented young playmaker could fit in well at Old Trafford.
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9) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
A top class centre-back, Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels is another big name from Germany’s squad of World Cup winners this summer, and he has proven himself at club level as well. Manchester United now look ready to spend big on the 25-year-old to further improve their back four.
Valued at a staggering £64m, there’s no doubt Real Madrid starlet Isco could prove to be well worth that money one day as he continues to show tremendous potential at the Bernabeu. The 22-year-0ld is wanted by both Arsenal and Liverpool and could be on his way to the Premier League before long.
7) Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Linked with almost every elite club side in Europe in the last few years, Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus is now being primarily targeted by Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal, according to most recent reports. The German international is another hugely exciting Bundesliga talent who would surely fit in well in England.
A player Real Madrid could consider selling for a whopping £90m, Gareth Bale has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Chelsea after some fine displays at the Bernabeu since his world record move from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013.
5) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
Another hugely talented player Real Madrid could consider selling is French striker Karim Benzema, who has been in superb form in front of goal this season to attract strong interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool.
4) Arjen Robben (Bayern Munich)
One of many big names on Manchester United’s ambitious list of transfer targets is the superbly skillful Arjen Robben of Bayern Munich. The Dutch flyer has impressed under Louis van Gaal before, playing under him at both Bayern and for the Netherlands national team, and he would be a great addition at Old Trafford.
3) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
Yet another huge name at the all-conquering Bayern Munich, Thomas Muller is also on Manchester United’s wish-list at the moment as a possible replacement for Robin van Persie upfront. The German international is an expert goal poacher who loves the big games, and he would be another top addition to the Premier League.
Manchester City are said to be seriously considering a sensational £200m bid to sign Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, who is also wanted by Chelsea. The Argentine is regarded as one of the best players of all time and it would no doubt be thrilling to see him try his luck in the English top flight.
1) Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
A phenomenal move that may already be in place, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is being linked with a return to his old club Manchester United, in a transfer deal to end all transfer deals. The Portuguese goal machine is an even better player now than he was in his first spell in England and would be welcomed back with open arms.