A look at eleven players currently at smaller clubs who have performed superbly this season and may have earned moves to bigger clubs in the upcoming summer transfer window, including Aston Villa’s cup heroes and targets for the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal…
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1) Christian Benteke (Aston Villa)
Scorer of Aston Villa’s equaliser in the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool to continue his superb recent run of form, Christian Benteke has shown he is the real deal after his comeback from injury and would surely shine if he moved to the Reds or to Manchester United, who have both shown an interest.
2) Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
One of the best midfielders in the Premier League this season, Morgan Schneiderlin has been immense for Southampton and is unsurprisingly a top target for Arsenal.
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3) Jackson Martinez (Porto)
One of the most lethal strikers in Europe, Jackson Martinez has a great record in Portuguese football with Porto but the Arsenal target is surely ready to prove himself at a more competitive level.
4) Memphis Depay (PSV)
An outstanding young winger who looks far too good for the Eredivisie, Memphis Depay has been strongly linked with Manchester United and looks a good bet to make the step up to English football.
5) Fabian Delph (Aston Villa)
A great midfielder and leader for Aston Villa, Fabian Delph ran the show against Liverpool yesterday, and it is no surprise he has been linked with the Reds themselves in recent times.
6) Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers)
One of the top scorers in the Premier League this season, Charlie Austin has been a revelation for QPR with a superb 17 goals and could be on the move to Southampton if his side are relegated.
7) Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton)
A superb right-back, Nathaniel Clyne has been another stand-0ut performer for the Saints this season and is wanted by Manchester United.
8) Paulo Dybala (Palermo)
One of the best young strikers in Europe, Paulo Dybala has shone for Palermo this season and has been linked with a move to Arsenal.
9) Danny Ings (Burnley)
Another young English talent catching the eye, Burnley front-man Danny Ings is on the radar of clubs like Manchester City.
10) Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim)
A young Brazilian making quite an impression with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, Roberto Firmino could be on his way to an elite club in the summer, with United his likeliest destination.
11) Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)
A promising young defender looking likely to be poached from Athletic Bilbao, Aymeric Laporte is another to be linked with Manchester City in recent times.
12) Winston Reid (West Ham United)
Wanted by Arsenal back in January, Winston Reid has shown himself to be a key performer for West Ham this season and is surely top four quality.
