A starting XI of players that could be en route to the Premier League this month.
With the January transfer window now open the scope for picking up players for nothing six months ahead of time is now at a premium. The players on this list are all yet to agree new deals with their current sides and as they are based overseas can sign pre deals with Premier League sides imminently.
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GK: Neto – Fiorentina
Who’s interested: Liverpool
The Brazilian is Fiorentina’s current first choice stopper, making 16 appearances for the Serie A giants so far. However, La Viola are yet to put new terms in front of him and with Liverpool looking for reinforcements in between the sticks a deal could be struck to see him move to Merseyside.
RB: Dani Alves – Barcelona
Who’s interested: Monaco, Man City, Man United
The veteran Brazil star already knows he is in his final season at the Nou Camp with both player and club confirming his exit at the end of the season. He may not be up to Barca’s standards anymore, but he could still do a job for another Champions League chasing side.
CB: Nigel de Jong – AC Milan
Who’s interested: Man United
De Jong may well be running down his contract at the San Siro as he looks to make a return to the Champions League now that he has surpassed his 30th birthday. Milan are said to want to keep him, but with an extensive overhaul planned, getting him off the wage bill may not be their worst idea.
CB: Andrea Ranocchia – Inter Milan
Who’s interested: Chelsea, Tottenham, Man United
The 26-year-old was being strongly linked with a move to Chelsea last summer before they snapped up Kurt Zouma. However, with the young Frenchman still not ready to overtake Terry and Cahill, the Italian international could come on board to fill in the gap. Both Spurs and United, who have their own defensive issues, could also take a punt.
LB: Juan Vargas – Fiorentina
Who’s interested: Everton, Southampton
Vargas has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, and though he is now 31 he still possesses the necessary energy and skill to make one final push at success in England.
RM: Lasse Schone – Ajax
Who’s interested: Sunderland
The Danish international looks as though he will hold out on signing a new deal with the Dutch giants and will run down his contract to its end. Sunderland are said to be interested, though much will depend on whether they can stay in the Premier League.
CM: Sami Khedira – Real Madrid
Who’s interested: Arsenal, Man United, Chelsea, Liverpool
Half the teams in Europe would snap Madrid’s hand off for his signature next summer, and though talk of a newly negotiated deal is said to be in the works, a Premier League side could whisk him away with a lucrative deal and a promise of more regular first team action.
CM: Rasmus Elm – CSKA Moscow
Who’s interested: Arsenal, Tottenham
The Swedish international has been in fine form for the Russian outfit this season, but as of yet has still not penned a new deal. At 26 he is fast approaching his peak, and with some serious interest coming from north London he may decide to jump ship and give himself a shot at making it in England.
LM: Yehven Konoplyanka – Dnipro
Who’s interested: Liverpool, West Ham
A player who very nearly joined Liverpool last summer is back in demand as his contract enters its final six months. Brendan Rodgers has been keeping a close watch on his form, but so have West Ham, who may look to jump the gun and get in there ahead of their rivals.
ST: Alexandre Pato – Sao Paolo
Who’s interested: Tottenham
Pato has lost his way somewhat since his breakthrough at Milan, and a return home to Brazil has ended up being a rather unhappy one. However, with Spurs still interested in bolstering their forward line Mauicio Pochettino may be keen to take a gamble at bringing him on board.
ST: Andre-Pierre Gignac – Marseille
Who’s interested: West Ham, Newcastle, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool
Another player who has confirmed his exit, the France international will have no shortage of suitors when it comes to finding new employers. Expect to see a scramble for his signature.
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