The transfer window is almost upon us, here’s a run-down of the most sought-after players and where they could end up plying their trade once the window slams shut.
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Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
Welshman has endured a tough second season at the Bernabeu and a day barely passes when the former Tottenham man isn’t linked with a summer exit. Man United are said to be leading the chase though a host of other sides are bound to take note if the 25 year old is made available.
Christian Benteke (Aston Villa)
Burst of superb form under Tim Sherwood has led to an upsurge of interest in the Belgian and Liverpool are just one side tracking the powerful forward.
Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
Youngster has angered the Anfield faithful with his unsubtle attempts to secure a move away from Merseyside, Arsenal and Man City known to have taken a fancy, but it would surely take a massive offer to persuade the club to part with their prized asset.
Petr Cech (Chelsea)
Too good to be warming the Stamford Bridge bench and a summer move beckons for the Czech Republic international. Destination for the keeper depends greatly on Jose Mourinho’s willingness to sell to Premier League rivals.
Ross Barkley (Everton)
Toffees midfielder looks ever likely to pursue a move away from Goodison Park after Roberto Martinez’s very average campaign, Man City are one club keen on the England man.
Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham)
White Hart Lane side no doubt desperate to find a buyer, so as to be able to wipe the forward’s £100k a week salary off the balance sheet, Crystal Palace and West Ham have previously been linked.
Danny Ings (Burnley)
Clarets star certainly on his way out and we can expect to see the 22 year old back in the Premier League even if Sean Dyche’s side failed to beat the drop.
Hugo Lloris (Tottenham)
Frenchman is desperate for the Champions League action that his side can not provide, oft linked with a move to Man United where he could replace David De Gea.
Yaya Toure (Manchester City)
Ivorian has had an up down time of this term and many sources have claimed that a move to Inter Milan, to reunite with former Etihad Stadium boss Roberto Mancini, is very likely.
David De Gea (Man United)
Often the very last line of the Old Trafford defence and after a superb campaign interest in the Spaniard is growing, a move to Real Madrid is said to be entirely likely.
James Milner (Manchester City)
Versatile England international will be out of contract in a matter of days, Liverpool and Man United are known to be keen, location for the experienced campaigner likely to be dependent on guarantee of regular first team action.
Charlie Austin (QPR)
Phenomenal 17 goal haul, despite his side’s relegation, will almost certainly ensure the 25 year old’s involvement in the Premier League in 2015/16.
Radamel Falcao (AS Monaco)
Flopped during his season long loan deal at Old Trafford though apparently still very much a player of interest, though his price-tag and salary expectations may well have taken a plunge.
Nicolas Otamendi (Valencia)
Depending who you believe, a deal to bring the Argentine to Man United has either already been agreed or is very close to becoming a reality.
Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Midfield powerhouse won’t come cheap but this hasn’t stopped all and sundry claiming that a move away from Turin is on the cards, with Chelsea and PSG leading the chase.
Angel Di Maria (Manchester United)
Argentine international may well be on his way out after just one year at Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal’s decision to buy another winger, Memphis Depay, will certainly lent more weight to speculation of the former Real Madrid man’s imminent departure.
Daniel Alves (Barcelona)
Brazilian right-back has long been linked with a Nou Camp exit with his contract expiring in a matter of days you can expect a host of offers to be winging their way to the wide-man.
Edin Dzeko (Manchester City)
Bosnian has fallen down the Etihad Stadium pecking order and the time may be right for a fresh challenge. There is bound to be a great deal of Premier League interest as the forward has proven himself worthy when called upon.
Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
French international may be one of a host of possible exit bound stars after a poor campaign, which saw Carlo Ancelotti axed, though Benzema has been consistent enough and is apparently a player who interests Arsenal.
Rickie Lambert (Liverpool)
Veteran hasn’t impressed at Anfield and the former Southampton man may be set for a swift exit and there is apparent interest from newly promoted south-coast outfit AFC Bournemouth.
Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
Battling Frenchman saw a host of his team-mates secure high-profile exits last summer and it’s very likely the midfielder will be on his way this time around, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be leading the chase.
Alexandre Song (Barcelona)
Cameroon international impressed in patches during his loan spell at West Ham, perhaps enough to secure a permanent move back to the Premier League.
Sami Khedira (Real Madrid)
German international has struggled with injuries of late but is a quality performer who’s career is destined to be away from the Spanish capital, a move to Juventus is likely.
Robin van Persie (Manchester United)
Dutchman should have thrived under Louis van Gaal but it hasn’t panned out that way and a summer exit is entirely plausible after a measly ten goal haul.
Arturo Vidal (Juventus)
Chilean looks set to join Arsenal, many sources claiming a £25m deal has already been agreed, so expect the midfielder to be lining up alongside fellow countryman Alexis Sanchez in 2015/16.
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
Earlier in the season it had looked odds on that the World Cup winner would be leaving the Westfalenstdion though Jurgen Klopp’s departure may lead to a change of heart by all accounts.
Juan Cuadrado (Chelsea)
It’s hard to fathom why Jose Mourinho invested £26m in a player he doesn’t appear to rate very highly. Colombian barely had a look-in following his January move and the wide-man could be on his way out this summer.
Oscar (Chelsea)
The Brazilian is frequently being linked with a Stamford Bridge exit, which would be something of a surprise even after an average campaign, and Juventus are said to be locked in on the playmaker.
Carlos Bacca (Sevilla)
Powerful forward has earned a probable high-profile move after two stellar seasons at Sevilla, Man United are the latest to take an interest in the no-nonsense old fashioned marksman.
Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton)
Right-back has been linked with a move to Man United for months now and having brought in Luke Shaw from the St Mary’s side last summer don’t bet against a repeat trick in the coming months.
Jackson Martinez (FC Porto)
Arsenal are just one side said to be chasing the Colombian and having seen his side surrender a second successive Primeira Liga title to Benfica a move does seem plausible.
Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)
A superb World Cup earned the Costa Rica international a move to the Bernabeu but the keeper has barely featured, a summer exit could be on the cards.
Micah Richards (Manchester City)
Defender spent time at Fiorentina and will hope that the loan move acted as a sufficient shop window for his services, West Ham and Aston Villa are both interested.
Toby Alderweireld (Atletico Madrid)
Belgian impressed at Southampton on loan and a permanent move to the south-coast is likely though there are one or two other Premier League sides said to have taken an interest.
Yevhen Konoplyanka (Dnipro)
Ukraine winger came close to joining Liverpool previously and a solid run of Europa League form has once again brought the attacker to the attention of Europe’s ‘Elite’.
Stevan Jovetic (Man City)
Cultured forward saw his Etihad Stadium career all but end in January, when Man City signed Wilfried Bony, and a move away this summer would be best for all concerned.
Ilkay Gundogan (Borussia Dortmund)
Bundesliga side have confirmed the midfielder is exit bound and Barcelona are set to fight Man United to sign the German international this summer.
Kevin de Bruyne (Wolfsburg)
The former Chelsea man’s stock has risen over the past 18 months, the Belgian finishing the season as the Bundesliga’s leading assist-maker, Man City are ready to pay a big sum apparently.
Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace)
Eagles flyer has done enough to suggest he could ‘cut-it’ higher up the Premier League table and Tottenham are very keen on signing the Congo international.
Ezequiel Lavezzi (PSG)
Argentine attacker has struggled to impress in the French capital and could be set for a summer exit, Tottenham being one side regularly linked with an interest in the former Napoli man.
Andre Pierre-Gignac (Marseille)
Experienced Frenchman looks set to leave the Stade Velodrome and West Ham are one Premier League side known to be keen on the forward.
Nabil Fekir (Lyon)
Talented attacker has impressed greatly this term, enough to warrant the close attention of the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham, and a Ligue 1 exit is possible.
Jonny Evans (Manchester United)
Northern Irishman has had a very poor campaign and has fallen down the Old Trafford pecking order and with just a year to run on his contract it’s likely he will be on his way this summer. Tottenham, Everton and Sunderland are keen.
Andy Carroll (West Ham)
The lanky forward has struggled with form and fitness since moving to Upton Park and the exit of Sam Allardyce makes a summer move all the more likely, a return to Newcastle United could be on the cards.
Lukas Podolski (Arsenal)
A move to Inter Milan should have helped the German to resurrect his career but it hasn’t turned out that way, one goal in 14 Serie A appearances not being a tally to draw much interest, a move to Turkey has been mooted.
Saido Berahino (West Brom)
The England youngster fits into the category of ‘too good for his current club’ category and Tony Pulis will struggle to keep hold of the forward this summer.
Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)
Prolific forward interests both Arsenal and Liverpool, after finishing the season as the Ligue 1 top-scorer, and a summer move seems likely.
Javier Hernandez (Manchester United)
Mexican probably hasn’t done enough to secure a permanent move to Real Madrid, having played a bit-part role during his loan spell, but there is no shortage of interest in the forward with Tottenham, Southampton and West Ham all keen.
Pedro (Barcelona)
Quality attacker who finds himself in the unenviable position of being behind Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi in Luis Enrique’s first team set-up, a summer exit may be dependent on whether the Catalan club successfully appeals their transfer ban.
Edinson Cavani (PSG)
Uruguayan has been linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes for the best part of a year, the former Napoli man unhappy about his wide role, and Chelsea and Man United are both regularly linked with a move for the forward.