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After the leagues were decided in Europe , the transfer season started unofficially for clubs, with each club trying to kick-start their transfer campaign and begin a hunt for players who will strengthen their respective teams. The summer transfer window as we call it is the major period when the transfer activity happens every year. A few clubs have already acquired players with clubs like Real Madrid , Manchester United , Liverpool, AC Milan and others already grabbing some of the players they wanted. Here we profile ten big players who might switch clubs this season.
ALEXIZ SANCHEZ
PRESENT CLUB : Udinese
NATIONALITY : Chile
PLAYING POSITION : Winger/Forward
CLUBS INTERESTED : Barcelona , Juventus , Inter Milan, Manchester United , Manchester City
The Udinese winger has the skills and trickery to play at the top level. Many believe him to be one of the best in the Seria A at the moment. At the start of the transfer season , Barcelona seemed to be in top position at acquiring his services. However with Barcelona having a limited transfer budget and Manchester City not , looks like his most probably destination will be England.
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PROBABLE DESTINATION : Manchester City
FABIO COENTRAO
PRESENT CLUB : Benfica
NATIONALITY : Portugal
PLAYING POSITION : Left Back
CLUBS INTERESTED : Real Madrid , Bayern Munich, Manchester United
Coentrao shot to prominence last season with his brilliant performances at the World Cup with Portugal and at the club level with Benfica. A lot of big teams were attached to his name but Real Madrid seems to have won his scalp with at fee of 22 Euros almost agreed between the two clubs. It will be interesting to see how he fits into a Madrid side which already has Marcelo.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Real Madrid
GERVINHO
PRESENT CLUB : Lille
NATIONALITY : Ivory Coast
PLAYING POSITION : Winger/Striker
CLUBS INTERESTED : Arsenal, Tottenham
The Ivory Coast hit-man was sensational with Lille last term, helping them win the League title and the French Cup last season. No wonder he was badly wanted by Arsene Wenger this season. With age on his side and great potential he could be one of the transfers of the season. He is definitely a bargain at his price of 12 million Euros.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Arsenal
GUISEPPE ROSSI
PRESENT CLUB : Villareal
NATIONALITY : Italy
PLAYING POSITION : Striker
CLUBS INTERESTED : Barcelona, Juventus
Rossi starred at Villareal in the Europa League last season and was phenomenal in their success. A left footed forward who has the skill to play on the wings , he is being looked by Barcelona as a potential replacement for David Villa who likes to play in the center. Juventus were also looking for him last season and are interested this season as well.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Barcelona
KAKA
PRESENT CLUB : Real Madrid
NATIONALITY : Brazil
PLAYING POSITION : Play Maker/ Attacking Midfielder
CLUBS INTERESTED : Inter Milan, Chelsea, AC Milan, Manchester City
When Kaka joined Real Madrid along with Ronaldo it was deemed that both will raise their level and gain a lot in the process. However while Ronaldo has improved has a player, Kaka has gone down after showing some mediocre form. With Ozil being one the players for Madrid last season , a good offer in the region of 40 million Euros should see Kaka being sold this season.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Chelsea
LUKA MODRIC
PRESENT CLUB : Tottenham
NATIONALITY : Croatia
PLAYING POSITION : Midfielder
CLUBS INTERESTED : Chelsea , Manchester United , Manchester City
Modric has been instrumental in Tottenham’s heroics in Champions League last season and no wonder there is already a craze for acquiring his services this season. With Chelsea’s 22 million pound bid rejected , Tottenham have made it clear that they value Modric a lot more. The clubs from Manchester are also interested in his services.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Chelsea
NEYMAR
PRESENT CLUB : Santos
NATIONALITY : Brazil
PLAYING POSITION : Forward
CLUBS INTERESTED : Chelsea , Real Madrid, Inter Milan
Neymar is probably the hottest young prospect in the world right now. He is a player who is combines the talents of his Brazilian compatriots Ronaldo and Robinho. With super agent Ernesto Bronzetti confirming a move to Madrid this season and later backtracking with his comments , it will be interesting to see where Neymar lands up at the end of the season
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Real Madrid
SAMUEL ETO’O
PRESENT CLUB : Inter Milan
NATIONALITY : Cameroon
PLAYING POSITION : Forward
CLUBS INTERESTED : Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid
Eto;o has been one of the best strikers in Europe not only for the last ten years but also last season. In his illustrious career he has already won three Champions League titles. With Inter looking a bit suspect and Eto’o in the twilight of his career, a swap deal with Manchester City’s Tevez is being mooted. Chelsea are also in the running as well.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Manchester City
SERGIO AGUERO
PRESENT CLUB : Athletico Madrid
NATIONALITY : Argentina
PLAYING POSITION : Forward
CLUBS INTERESTED : Real Madrid, Juventus , Chelsea
After Athletico Madrid’s disappointing season last term , Aguero is now looking for greener pastures and has made it clear he wants to leave Athletico Madrid. A move to Real Madrid or Chelsea now looks likely with Juventus not having enough cash to compete with the likes of teams mentioned above. Whether he comes to Real Madrid will depend on Madrid’s capture of Neymar.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Chelsea/ Real Madrid
WESLEY SNEIJDER
PRESENT CLUB : Inter Milan
NATIONALITY : Netherlands
PLAYING POSITION : Midfielder
CLUBS INTERESTED : Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City
With Paul Scholes retiring at Manchester United , Sneijder is mooted as the perfect replacement. However a lot of it will depend on Sneijder himself who has been playing a see saw game so far. With Leonardo leaving Inter and a new coach’s position still vacant , Sneijder move away from Inter is still in a balance. Chelsea are also in the frame for his capture.
PROBABLE DESTINATION : Manchester United
