Top Five: Clubs that hold the key to the transfer market

Paris St. Germain

PSG might have lost their market advantage, but they could still block other teams from raiding in France. Teams like Arsenal and Spurs have recently shopped in France but if PSG do keep up with their stated policy of sweeping top young French talents, that will be blocked. It will also mean that if they were to sign a few youngsters from the likes of Lyon or St. Etienne, these clubs could perhaps then hold on to their key players. Half of Europe would be frustrated to see St. Etienne’s Aubameyang become unavailable. If PSG were to sign Yohan Cabaye (Kebab?) it would send £23m Newcastle’s way, which with Joe Kinnear at the helm, would almost certainly make it’s way to other Premier League clubs. PSG want a star but it’ll be hard to find. Perhaps another deal with AC Milan for El-Shaawary?

Clubs affected: Lyon, St. Etienne, Bordeaux, Newcastle, AC Milan, Arsenal, Spurs