A look at seven big swap deals that could happen in this summer’s transfer window, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool possibly set to try exchange transfers…
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Manchester United transfer rumours
1) Memphis Depay/Adnan Januzaj
A deal that could benefit both clubs hugely, Manchester United may look to wrap up a deal to sign PSV winger Memphis Depay by offering Adnan Januzaj to the Eredivisie giants in return, with the Belgian starlet clearly in need of more first-team football and experience, while the Netherlands international would instantly command a first-team place at Old Trafford.
2) Alexandre Lacazette/Loic Remy
With Chelsea looking for improved options upfront, the Blues could offer injury-prone backup striker Loic Remy to Lyon in order to land exciting young forward Alexandre Lacazette, who would certainly do more to challenge Diego Costa for a first-team place.
Although Manchester United will not want to lose David de Gea to Real Madrid, it may be that the Red Devils will use the Spanish giants’ interest in the shot-stopper to help them in their long-standing bid to sign Gareth Bale.
4) Edinson Cavani/Angel Di Maria
With Angel Di Maria unsettled after a poor first season at Old Trafford, it could be that the Argentine will be used as a makeweight in a deal to bring Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani to England this summer, with Louis van Gaal needing more options upfront.
5) Raheem Sterling/Theo Walcott
Two top class England wingers who could swap places, Raheem Sterling could leave Liverpool for Arsenal after stalling on signing a new contract, with Theo Walcott offloaded by the Gunners as part of the move.
With Bayern Munich keen to raid Borussia Dortmund yet again, it may be that German playmaker Mario Gotze will be offered a surprise return to his old club in a swap deal to bring in Ilkay Gundogan.
7) Yannick Bolasie/Rickie Lambert
With Liverpool keen to sign exciting Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie, it may be that the Reds will offload unwanted striker Rickie Lambert as part of the deal in what would be a smart move.