A list of the 10 hottest transfer targets this summer.
Isco (Malaga and Spain)
CITY-BOUND? ... Isco
HE is likely to follow Manuel Pellegrini to the Etihad Stadium after two
seasons in southern Spain.
Isco, an attacking midfielder, would slot into the mould with other similar
players such as Samir Nasri and David Silva.
His close control and ability to beat players is the envy of Spain’s La Liga —
but whether he will survive in the more physical Premier League remains to
be seen. He will surely aid City’s bid to fare better in the Champions
League.
Value: £27m
Suitor: Manchester City
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United and England)
MA-ROO-CANA GOAL ... Wayne Rooney
THE Englishman’s future at Manchester United all hinges on talks with new Old Trafford boss David Moyes.
If Wayne Rooney reiterates his desire to leave, then a whole range of suitors are in the frame and a bidding war begins.
However, Rooney’s desire to stave off weight and focus on terrorising defences domestically and in Europe is crucial.
David Moyes’ description of him as “the last of the great street footballers” reminds us what a talent Wazza still is.
Value: £30m
Suitors: Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal, PSG, Real Madrid
Cesc Fabregas (Barcelona and Spain)
FAB PREM RETURN? ... Cesc Fabregas
FABREGAS’ homecoming to Barcelona has been short of what he had hoped for two
years ago.
But look at the stats — the 26-year-old has played 32 games, scoring 11 with
11 assists, which is not a bad return for the former Arsenal man.
Premier League fans need no reminding of what the Spain star can do in
midfield — or even playing as a ‘false nine’ at Euro 2012.
But the likes of Manchester City and Manchester United could be left
diasppointed after Fabregas stated his desire to remain at the Nou Camp this
summer.
Value: £35m
Suitors: Manchester City, Manchester United
Gareth Bale (Tottenham and Wales)
BALE OUT ... Gareth Bale
WELSHMAN Bale is the hottest property in world football and could spark the
bidding war to end all bidding wars.
One of the most intriguing prospects could be the thought of him filling the
void at Manchester United left by Cristiano Ronaldo after his 2009 transfer.
But Real Madrid have made the most noises about the Cardiff-born winger.
And despite Andre Villas-Boas' desperation to keep him, the lure of a
mega-money move could prove too great.
Value: £80m
Suitors: Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United
Luis Suarez (Liverpool and Uruguay)
DISILLUSIONED ... Luis Suarez
THE controversial Uruguayan may be one of the best players in the world, but
Liverpool could still let him leave for £40m.
Back in his home country the 26-year-old has been telling journalists about
how misunderstood he is in England.
But bans for racist remarks made towards Patrice Evra and biting Branislav
Ivanovic have soured relations with the Kop faithful and admiring neutrals
alike.
Value: £40m
Suitors: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, PSG
Edinson Cavani (Napoli and Uruguay)
HOT SHOT ... Edinson Cavani
IT is the second summer in a row that the hotshot Uruguayan is being tipped to
leave Napoli.
The 26-year-old scored 40 goals for club and country this season and Champions
League football is on the agenda for Napoli next campaign — but the
departure of Ezequiel Lavezzi to PSG last summer left Cavani unimpressed.
If Edin Dzeko forces a move away from Manchester City then Cavani could be on
his way in — and expect goals from distance from his fearsome right boot.
For reminders of what he can do, just take one look at the overhead kick
Cavani scored at the Nou Camp last season.
Value: £54m
Suitors: Manchester City, PSG, Chelsea
Leighton Baines (Everton and England)
RE-UNITED? ... David Moyes (l) and Leighton Baines
WITH Patrice Evra’s defensive form seemingly fading every season, combined
with David Moyes’ arrival at Old Trafford, it seems logical to tip Leighton
Baines with a move to United.
Baines has been in inspired form in the last two seasons and has been a key
playmaker, even as a left-back, during Everton’s transition into a more
smart, free-flowing style.
The 28-year-old does not fit into United’s approach of signing players under
26, but he would relish the thought of playing Champions League football
ahead of a World Cup next summer.
Value: £15m
Suitors: Manchester United
Christian Benteke (Aston Villa and Belgium)
TEKE A LOOK ... Christian Benteke
HIS 19 goals kept Aston Villa in the Premier League last season and have been
enough for potential suitors to sit up and take note.
Benteke is only 22, and his ability to head, shoot and play alone upfront make
him a key player in Belgium’s plans leading up to the World Cup.
At this point of his career, he surely needs games and goals to keep his form
ticking along nicely for Brazil.
Value: £17.5m
Suitors: Atletico Madrid, Tottenham, Liverpool
David Luiz (Chelsea and Brazil)
DOWN THE LU ... David Luiz
LUIZ’s biggest problem under Jose Mourinho could be his adaptability.
The Brazilian has, however, had his best season for Chelsea and if Mourinho
lets him go, that says more about his style of football than it does about
Luiz’s ability.
His defensive solidity has been questioned since he joined Chelsea from
Benfica in 2011 but he could fit perfectly into the total-football model of
Barcelona.
Value: £35m
Suitor: Barcelona, Napoli
Wesley Sneijder (Galatasaray and Holland)
WES LONDON? ... Wesley Sneijder
WITH his receeding hairline, it is easy to forget that Sneijder is still 28
and is still one of the leading attacking midfielders in the world.
His performances for Galatasaray in the Champions League showed the Dutchman
will single-handedly turn games, and Jose Mourinho certainly fancies the
idea of working with his former Inter Milan star again.
Value: £7m
Suitor: Chelsea
source: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4954680/SunSports-top-ten-transfer-targets-this-summer.html
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