These defenders could well be swapping clubs.
The January transfer window is fast approaching and here are the nine best centre-backs thought to be on the move.
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Diego Godin
Heavily linked with a switch to Manchester United this Atletico Madrid star played a key part in his side winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final last season.
Source: Sky Sports.
Mats Hummels
With Borussia Dortmund struggling in the Bundesliga there could be no better time to tempt their captain away from the Signal Iduna Park and several Premier League sides are interested.
Source: Guardian.
Hector Moreno
Having managed Espanyol in the past, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino may well return for this defender, who also impressed with Mexico at the 2014 World Cup.
Source: Daily Mail.
Winston Reid
Having entered the final year of his current contract Reid could well be leaving West Ham United and Arsenal head the list of interested parties in the New Zealand international.
Source: Mirror.
Fabian Schar
After impressing with FC Basel and the Switzerland national team in recent years it’s little surprise that some of the top sides in Europe are keeping a close eye on this 22-year-old.
Source: Mirror.
Chris Smalling
Although an often maligned figure at Manchester United this Englishman is still being watched after impressing in recent weeks and Louis van Gaal could be set to lose another defender.
Source: Mirror.
Omar Toprak
The German top tier is often a great place for relatively inexpensive gems and this Bayer Leverkusen star is the perfect example of this, with Toprak seemingly possessing all the skills to succeed in England.
Source: Daily Star.
Raphael Varane
Regarded as one of the best young players in world football, this 21-year-old is growing increasingly frustrated at Real Madrid with his lack of first team opportunities.
Source: Daily Star.
Ron Vlaar
Finally it’s another who impressed at the World Cup this summer and another who is in the final year of his current contract, with van Gaal considering a reunion with the Netherlands international at Old Trafford.
Source: Mirror.