5 big-name superstars that could join the La Liga before the transfer deadline

On August 31st, by 23:59 CEST, the transfer window will officially close in La Liga just like other top leagues across Europe. This implies that Spanish clubs will not be able to make acquisitions anymore after then and they will need to wait till January to make further additions during the campaign.

Judging by their activities in the market this summer, it is quite evident that the La Liga outfits have done really well in the transfer window - Luring a number of top superstars including the likes of Thomas Lemar, Arturo Vidal, Nikola Kalinic, Goncalo Guedes and Thibaut Courtois to the Spanish top flight.

However, it seems a few clubs are not yet content with their squads at the moment as they are still eyeing reinforcements from the market. With many top players still being linked with a move to join the La outfits this summer, we take a look at 5 big-name superstars that could switch to the Spanish top division before the transfer deadline:

#5. Anthony Martial - Manchester United to Sevilla

The Frenchman could join the Spanish League today

Manchester United and French striker, Anthony Martial is one of the few high-profile superstars that could end up switching to the La Liga before the closure of the transfer window this summer.

Having seen his game time reduced under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, the attacker is reportedly eyeing a move away from the English top flight, with La Liga outfit, Sevilla leading the race to sign him from the Premier League giants.

Martial is a highly talented superstar that would bring a lot to the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. With the transfer deadline only a few hours away, we could see another big-name superstar switching to the Spanish league today.

#4. Adrien Rabiot - Paris Saint Germain to Barcelona

Barcelona remain interested in signing the Paris Saint Germain midfielder

Paris Saint Germain superstar, Adrien Rabiot has been on Barcelona's radar throughout the summer. Despite the speculations reducing in the past few weeks, reports have now emerged that the Catalans could make a deadline swoop for the midfielder.

Following the departure of club legend, Andres Iniesta and Brazilian midfielder Paulinho Bezerra this summer, Barcelona lost a lot of strength in midfield and they have made the Frenchman a priority target to strengthen their squad in the middle of the park.

If the reports are to be believed, the player is also keen to move to the Nou Camp this summer and that could help La Blaugrana in their bid to finalize a deal with the French champions in the next few hours.

#3. Raheem Sterling - Manchester City to Real Madrid

Sterling has been linked with a late move to Real Madrid

Another big-name player that could move to the Spanish top flight before the transfer deadline today is Manchester City superstar, Raheem Sterling - with reports linking the winger with a move to join European champions, Real Madrid.

Los Blancos are keen to strengthen their attack following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo who left for Juventus this summer and the Spanish giants have reportedly identified the English International as a suitable option.

With contract talks stalling between Sterling and Manchester City, there is a possibility that the attacker could leave the Etihad Stadium this summer. However, Madrid should be prepared to pay a huge fee as The Citizens will not let their star player leave without a fight.

#2. Thiago Alcantara - Bayern Munich to Barcelona, Real Madrid

A return to the Spanish top flight could materialize for the Bayern Munich superstar

The La Liga could welcome back one of it's brightest products before the transfer deadline today as Bayern Munich superstar, Thiago Alcantara continues to be linked with a return to the Spanish top flight.

Thiago represented Barcelona as a professional footballer for 4 years before he decided to join Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich in 2013. After spending 5 seasons in the Bundesliga, reports have arisen that the playmaker could return to the Catalan capital this summer, with Real Madrid also emerging as a possible destination.

Whether he would join Real Madrid or Barcelona remains a big question at the moment, but with constant speculations emerging regarding his immediate future in the German division, we could actually see the midfielder return to the Spanish top flight today.

#1. Paul Pogba - Manchester United to Barcelona

Barcelona could complete a late swoop for the World Cup winner

Paul Pogba's sour relationship with Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has got Barcelona paying close attention to his development at Old Trafford. Plus, his brilliant performances in the World Cup has also seen him earn a lot of interest from the Catalan giants who intend to sign a world-class midfielder following the departure of Andres Iniesta this summer.

Although many claims have already been made regarding a January pursuit for the player, another set of reports emerged recently stating that the La Liga champions could make a late swoop for the Frenchman before the transfer deadline today.

Whether Manchester United will sanction the player's sale remains to be seen, but the truth remains that Barcelona have a lot of interest in signing Pogba and they wouldn't hesitate if they get the chance to lure him to the Nou Camp ahead of the transfer window closing today.