Ethan Ward 
Manchester United’s defence is on area that looks set for a major reshuffle this season. Long-serving centre-backs Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic have already left the club, and Patrice Evra is rumoured to be another possible departure. According to former Red Devils defender Paul McGrath, one man who could fit in well in the side’s backline is Aston Villa’s Ron Vlaar.
The latest player to be linked with a move to Old Trafford is someone who could not only provide competition for the Red Devils’ left-back spot but who is also capable of playing in their problem position of central midfield. This news would no doubt be welcomed by Manchester United fans, especially given the recent announcement of an injury to Michael Carrick.
With better forwards blocking his way into Liverpool’s starting lineup, Fabio Borini was given the opportunity for regular gametime at Sunderland last season. The Italian striker spent the entire campaign on loan at the Black Cats, featuring 40 times in all competitions and scoring 10 goals. According to Sky Sports, he may have done enough to earn himself a permanent move to the Stadium of Light.
Plying his trade with Real Madrid at the age of 21, Raphael Varane is set for a bright future. According to the Daily Mail, however, there may be some problems with the French defender’s present.
Liverpool went so close to winning their first ever Premier League title last season that many fans now expect their side to push on and finally achieve it next year. A campaign that would otherwise have been deemed incredible ended in disappointment for the Reds, as they capitulated at the end of April with the trophy virtually in their grasp.
Yaya Toure has been one of the best midfielders in Europe for a few years now, and recent rumours that he was unhappy at Manchester City were not the sort of thing the Premier League champions were looking for after lifting the trophy in May. Fortunately for them, though, the Guardian have reported that the 31-year-old intends to ignore transfer speculation stay at the Etihad Stadium.
As Chelsea look to pack their midfielder, one man who could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge is John Obi Mikel. The 27-year-old only featured in 24 Premier League games last season, and now looks set to struggle even more for a place in the Blues’ lineup.
After enjoying a successful loan spell at the Britannia Stadium last season, Oussama Assaidi could be set for a permanent move to Stoke. According to the Telegraph, Mark Hughes wants to sign the Liverpool winger in a deal that sees the Potters pay an initial fee of £4.5 million.