With some major signings this transfer window, including the likes of Cesc Fabregas from Barcelona and Diego Costa from Atletico Madrid, the Chelsea squad is looking stronger than ever. They could be a real force in the coming season.
Last season’s Manchester United captain was Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic. The towering centre-back has now joined Italian club Inter Milan, creating competition to replace him as skipper for next season. Some sources, including the official Manchester United website, suggest that Louis van Gaal is pondering who to choose and may delay the decision until Michael Carrick is fit.
Moses Odubajo is a player that is probably unknown to most Arsenal fans, despite being a reported target of both the Gunners and Tottenham. He eventually signed for Brentford in the Championship just before the sale of Leyton Orient to Italian business man Francesco Becchetti. This is thought to have influenced the transfer of Odubajo, as ex-chairman Barry Hearn wanted his last bit of cash before leaving the O’s and he couldn’t wait for Tottenham or Arsenal to make their minds up regarding whether or not they wanted to buy him.
Wilfried Zaha was bought by Manchester United from Crystal Palace in January 2013 for a reported £10 million plus possible add-ons, before being loaned back to Palace for the remainder of the 2012/13 campaign. He had been very impressive for the South London club and this had made plenty of clubs interested in signing him.
According to the Mirror, Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira has all but completed his move to Arsenal. This comes days after the Gunners signed Chile international Alexis Sanchez. With Khedira being a younger option, could this spell the end of veteran Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal career?
Marco Reus appears to be a major target for Manchester United in this summer’s transfer window. The Germany international, currently plying his trade in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund, has been attracting attention for the past few seasons after some magnificent displays.
Whilst the World Cup was ongoing, there were rumours linking Bayern Munich’s Dutch winger Arjen Robben with a move to Old Trafford. He is undoubtedly one of the best wingers in world football. At the age of 30, though, would he be a worthwhile signing?
Chelsea signed 20-year-old Patrick Bamford from Nottingham Forest for £1.5 million in 2012 and he is, in my opinion, one of the Blues’ best young talents. He has not played for the first team but has played for the reserves, as well as having loan spells at MK Dons and Derby County.