12 big-name midfield targets and who they’ll join.
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12) Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain
One of the best young players in the world, there is unsurprisingly a long list of elite sides chasing Juventus’ Paul Pogba, who has flourished since leaving Manchester United earlier in his career. It is hard to predict how this one will pan out, but the 21-year-old would no doubt be expensive – £40m or more – and that perhaps points to one club narrowly ahead of others.
Prediction: Real Madrid
Manchester United transfer news
11) Kevin Strootman (AS Roma)
Wanted by: Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid
Another top class Serie A midfielder, AS Roma’s Kevin Strootman continues to attract plenty of interest and could end up costing as much as £70m. Still, one club has shown significantly more interest than others.
Prediction: Manchester United
10) Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur
One of the in-form midfielders in the Premier League this season, Morgan Schneiderlin is surely set for a move to a bigger club before long. Arsenal are arguably in most need of the Frenchman, and speculation suggests they’re favourites to get him.
Prediction: Arsenal
9) William Carvalho (Sporting Lisbon)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool
A highly-rated young midfielder playing for Sporting Lisbon, William Carvalho has been heavily tracked by Premier League clubs in recent times and is another who seems most needed by Arsenal, who look the favourites to get him if they fail to land some of their other targets.
Prediction: Arsenal
8) Fabian Delph (Aston Villa)
Wanted by: Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur
A player in fine form and available on the cheap as his contract with Aston Villa is close to expiry, Fabian Delph seems an ideal signing for Liverpool and one that makes sense for both parties.
Prediction: Liverpool
7) Koke (Atletico Madrid)
Wanted by: Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Barcelona
With Barcelona’s transfer ban, Atletico Madrid starlet Koke’s next move could be to the Premier League, with Manchester City seemingly the club most interested in his services.
Prediction: Manchester City
6) Sami Khedira (Real Madrid)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund
Despite lengthy links to Arsenal, it now looks more like Sami Khedira will be quitting Real Madrid to move back to Germany. Recent reports suggest Borussia Dortmund, though the player himself would surely prefer to join high-flying Bayern if they want him.
Prediction: Bayern Munich
5) Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
Wanted by: Chelsea, Manchester United
A player who has recently been linked with an exit from Real Madrid, Luka Modric is unhappy with life in Spain and could be a superb addition to the Premier League, with Old Trafford perhaps where he is most needed.
Prediction: Manchester United
4) Ross Barkley (Everton)
Wanted by: Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United
One of England’s most exciting young players, Ross Barkley may have had a dip in form this season, but is still wanted by top clubs and valued at a staggering £50m. City have shown the most interest so far and may be in the best position to pay that fee.
Prediction: Manchester City
3) Yohan Cabaye (Paris Saint-Germain)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United
A Premier League star during his Newcastle United days, Yohan Cabaye would no doubt be welcomed back in England by a number of top clubs now, though it could be argued that most of the teams interested have other priorities who could be available cheaper.
Prediction: PSG stay
2) Miralem Pjanic (AS Roma)
Wanted by: Manchester United, Liverpool, Bayern Munich
A top class playmaker, Miralem Pjanic has been linked as an ideal replacement for Steven Gerrard at Liverpool, and he’d no doubt be a bargain at £25m.
Prediction: Liverpool
1) Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich
With talk of contract disputes and so on, it is no surprise to see interest in Sergio Busquets growing, though it is hard to imagine there is a huge amount of truth in his desire to leave the Nou Camp.
Prediction: Barcelona stay