11 big-name striker targets – who will they join?
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11) Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan)
Wanted by: Chelsea, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid
A top young striker, Inter Milan’s Argentine sensation Mauro Icardi is attracting plenty of interest at the moment and could make his way to the Premier League, with Liverpool most in need of a new striker.
Prediction: Liverpool
10) Saido Berahino (West Bromwich Albion)
Wanted by: Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur
A decent young player but perhaps one being a little overhyped at the moment. Will any of these big clubs really splash out £30m for the England hopeful or will they spend their money more wisely?
Prediction: West Brom stay
9) Jackson Martinez (Porto)
Wanted by: Liverpool, Tottenham, AS Roma
Linked for a long time with several Premier League clubs, these three seem to be the main contenders at the moment, with Roma perhaps most in need as one of their own looks set to leave.
Prediction: AS Roma
8) Mattia Destro (AS Roma)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Chelsea, AC Milan, Inter Milan
A decent goal-poacher, but perhaps not one worthy of the hype, and seems more likely to stay in Italy than come to England, despite persistent rumours.
Prediction: AC Milan
7) Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli)
Wanted by: Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona
A top class striker in fine form in Serie A, Gonzalo Higuain remains on the radar of several top clubs, though Liverpool look to have retained the strongest interest and still need more additions upfront.
Prediction: Liverpool
6) Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Liverpool, Juventus
A promising young Frenchman hitting top form for Lyon in Ligue 1, Alexandre Lacazette is another player being talked up with a move to the Premier League, though Juventus have perhaps shown the strongest interest.
Prediction: Juventus
5) Paulo Dybala (Palermo)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund
One of the best young players in Serie A this season, Palermo star Paulo Dybala has been compared with big names like Sergio Aguero and Cristiano Ronaldo, and is believed to be a top target for Arsenal in particular.
Prediction: Arsenal
4) Mario Balotelli (Liverpool)
Wanted by: Juventus, Inter Milan, Napoli, Lazio, Sampdoria, Olympiakos
After a dreadful start to life at Liverpool, Mario Balotelli could make a quick exit from the club and is being heavily linked with a return to Italy, with Inter perhaps the most logical destination as he seeks a return to his old club to play under his old manager Roberto Mancini.
Prediction: Inter Milan
3) Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus
A player who hasn’t really found top form in Ligue 1, Edinson Cavani could be sold by Paris Saint-Germain and would be an ideal signing upfront for Manchester United.
Prediction: Manchester United
2) Radamel Falcao (Manchester United)
Wanted by: Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Juventus, AS Roma
United’s need for a striker is due to the poor form of Radamel Falcao, who will surely not be staying in England and would make sense as another signing upfront for Juventus.
Prediction: Juventus
1) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
Wanted by: Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain
A world class striker supposedly set to be let go by Real Madrid, Karim Benzema would no doubt be a great addition to any big side, though given his fine form and importance to the Spanish giants these rumours are perhaps a bit fanciful.
Prediction: Real Madrid stay