World Football Transfer Rumours: Top 50 Players Still on the Move?

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ARHUS, DENMARK - JUNE 25:  Juan Mata of Spain during the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Final match between Spain and Switzerland at the Arhus Stadium on June 25, 2011 in Arhus, Denmark.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
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With just one or two weeks to go before most European domestic football leagues kick off the 2011/12 season, there is still frenetic action going on behind the scenes, according to the international football media.

So as players make and are given ultimatums, chairmen bump up their airmiles dashing to and from meetings with players and agents and most managers just wishing the curtains be drawn on the circus that is the summer transfer window, I provide a guide of 50 top players who could still be settling into a new home in the coming weeks.

Please feel free to give feedback and comment on some of the stories as, while some stories are credible and logical, others seem far-fetched and sensationalist...

Will Emanuel Adebayor Be Playing Premier League or Liga Football?

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 06:  Emanuel Abadayour of Real Madrid reacts during the la Liga match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 6, 2011 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
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Age: 27

Position: Forward

Nationality: Togolese

Current Club: Manchester City

Value: £15 million

Linked With: Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 5/10. Real boss Jose Mourinho has today denied the club are in talks with Adebayor, while it is thought his huge wages have put off Spurs.

Ibrahim Afellay: Another Dutch Maestro to Join Spurs?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28:  Ibrahim Afellay of FC Barcelona (C) lifts the trophy in celebration after victory in the UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England.  (Photo by
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Age: 25

Position: Winger

Nationality: Dutch

Current Club: Barcelona

Value: £10 million

Linked With: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 4/10. A winger is the last thing Spurs need, with the club already trying to offload Giovani Dos Santos and David Bentley, and Niko Kranjcar in good form in pre-season

Renewed Premier League Interest in Tranquillo Barnetta

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 04:  Tranquillo Barnetta of Switzerland (L) celebrates scoring the first goal with teammate Gokhan Inler during the UEFA EURO 2012 group G qualifying match between England and Switzerland at Wembley Stadium on June 4, 2011 in London
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Age: 26

Position: Winger

Nationality: Swiss

Current Club: Bayer Leverkusen

Transfer Value: £8 million

Linked With: Newcastle United, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Barnetta, a young player with nearly 60 international caps and solid experience at a top Bundesliga club, could be a very sensible option for the Magpies in particular as they have lost Hatem Ben Arfa to an injury setback

Will Sebastien Bassong Stick It out at Spurs Next Season?

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 23:  Mark Mayambela of Pirates and Sebastien Bassong of Tottenham in action during the 2011 Vodacom Challenge final match between Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspur at Coca Cola Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Johannesburg
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Age: 25

Position: Centre Back

Nationality: Cameroonian

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Bolton Wanderers, PSG

Transfer Rating: 7/10. As Spurs are still reportedly interested in Gary Cahill as a long-term partner for skipper Michael Dawson but have not managed to offload any of their numerous squad players, a swap moving involving substitute Bassong is logical and could happen soon

Is Arsenal's Nicklas Bendtner Still off to Germany, or to Portugal?

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08:  Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal trudges off the pitch at the end of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match between Barcelona and Arsenal on March 8, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by Jasper Juinen/Getty Images)
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Age: 23

Position: Forward

Nationality: Danish

Current Club: Arsenal

Transfer Value: £9 million

Linked With: Hamburg, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting Lisbon

Transfer Rating: 7/10. It seems young forward Bendtner, who has not been able to secure regular first-team football at The Emirates, is about to seal a £9 million move to the sunny climes of Lisbon

Manchester City Looking to Replace Adam Johnson with Alessio Cerci?

BRESCIA, ITALY - MAY 22:  Alessio Cerci of Fiorentina (L) competes with Alessandro Diamanti of Brescia during the Serie A match between Brescia Calcio and ACF Fiorentina at Mario Rigamonti Stadium on May 22, 2011 in Brescia, Italy.  (Photo by Massimo Paol
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Age: 24

Position: Winger

Nationality: Italian

Current Club: Fiorentina

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Manchester City

Transfer Rating: 5/10. Cerci is being strongly linked to City but it is doubtful whether he will add anything to a squad already boasting Adam Johnson, David Silva, James Milner and Shaun Wright-Phillips on the flanks

Can Peter Crouch Revive His Premier League and Englanf Career Away from Spurs?

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 23:  Peter Crouch of Tottenham and Siyabonga Sangweni of Piratesin action during the 2011 Vodacom Challenge final match between Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspur at Coca Cola Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Johannesburg,
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Age: 30

Position: Forward

Nationality: English

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £9 million

Linked With: QPR, Newcastle United

Transfer Rating: 5/10. Coach Harry Redknapp has shown some favouritism for Crouch who, despite only scoring three goals in the league last season, also came up with a vital strike against AC Milan and offers good aerial presence, unlike Jermain Defoe and Robbie Keane

Is Jermain Defoe Another Spurs Striker About to Quit White Hart Lane?

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Jermain Defoe of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Ima
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Age: 28

Position: Forward

Nationality: English

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £10 million

Linked With: Fulham, Newcastle United

Transfer Rating: 6/10. There may be more chance Defoe will leave Spurs as he is younger and more mobile than Peter Crouch and he is still admired by new Fulham boss Martin Jol, who is looking for a player with energy and pace to lead his line next season

Can Lassana Diarra Add Bite to Tottenham's Midfield?

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 27:  Lassana Diarra of Real Madrid runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 27, 2011 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Alex Live
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Age: 26

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: French

Current Club: Real Madrid

Transfer Value: £16 million

Linked With: Galatasaray, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Having missed the club's pre-season tour to the US and also a recent training session, it seems ''Lass'' is all set for a move away from the Bernabeu, so long as another team is in a position to afford a big transfer fee and high wages

Giovani Dos Santos to Finally Quit English Football, Get More Game Time?

PASADENA, CA - JUNE 25:  Giovanni Dos Santos #10 of Mexico and Michael Bradley #4 of the United States battle for the ball during the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup Championship at the Rose Bowl on June 25, 2011 in Pasadena, California.  (Photo by Kevork Djansezi
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Age: 22

Position: Winger

Nationality: Mexican

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £6 million

Linked With: QPR, Sevilla

Transfer Rating: 8/10. The Mexican has been given no chance to prove himself at Spurs and has fallen behind Gareth Bale and many others. Sevilla like the player and ESPN's Jorge Ramos has claimed a deal will be announced on 2 August, just after a sell-on fee clause in the transfer contract between Spurs and Barcelona has expired

Is Jose Enrique Still Going to Anfield?

COLUMBUS, OH - JULY 26: Sanchez Jose Enrique #3 of Newcastle United FC controls the ball against the Columbus Crew on July 26, 2011 at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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Age: 25

Position: Left Back

Nationality: Spanish

Current Club: Newcastle United

Transfer Value: £10 million

Linked With: Liverpool

Transfer Rating: 5/10. Liverpool legend Phil Thompson claimed back in April that this was a ''done deal'' but, despite Liverpool making big moves in the transfer market this summer, the club is still without a solid player in this position and nothing has materialised on the Enrique front

Magpies Still Hopeful of Signing PSG's Mevlüt Erdinç

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30:  Mevlut Erdinc of Paris St Germain takes a shot towards goal during the Emirates Cup match between New York Red Bulls and Paris St Germain at the Emirates Stadium on July 30, 2011 in London, England.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote
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Age: 24

Position: Forward

Nationality: Turkish

Current Club: PSG

Transfer Value: £8 million

Linked With: Newcastle United

Transfer Rating: 7/10. The Magpies should still have a significant amount of money remaining in their transfer fund and could be an attractive option for the Turkish forward, who is likely to be frozen out after the arrival of star forward Kevin Gameiro from Lorient and the imminent transfer of Palermo's Javier Pastore

Samuel Eto'o to Leave the San Siro This Summer?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 30:  Samuel Eto'o of Inter Milan looks on during the Dublin Super Cup match between Celtic and Inter Milan at the Aviva Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
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Age: 30

Position: Forward

Nationality: Cameroonian

Current Club: Internazionale

Transfer Value: £25 Million

Linked With: Manchester City

Transfer Rating: 8/10. City's wantaway Argentine forward Carlos Tevez is rumoured to have met with Inter officials last week to discuss a possible transfer to Serie A which could involve Eto'o move to the Premier League, bringing the Eastlands club a small cash amount also and providing closure to a saga which has been running for too long

Barcelona May Soon Sign Cesc Fabregas and End Attritional Saga

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 30:  Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal looks on ahead of the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Boca Juniors at the Emirates Stadium on July 30, 2011 in London, England.  (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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Age: 24

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: Spanish

Current Club: Arsenal

Transfer Value: £34 million

Linked With: Barcelona

Transfer Rating: 9/10. Fabregas has reportedly lowered his wage demands and Barcelona upped their transfer fee offer in a bid to accelerate a deal which has threatened to happen for the last two years. Arsenal are now resigned to losing their captain but are unlikely to receive promising young player Thiago Alcantara in exchange

Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin Attracting Premier League Interest

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 29:  Diego Godin of Uruguay in action during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Uruguay at the Aviva Stadium on March 29, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
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Age: 25

Position: Centre Back

Nationality: Argentinian

Current Club: Atletico Madrid

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: Chelsea, Liverpool

Transfer Rating: 7/10. There could be some legs in recent rumours linking the solid defender with a move to Liverpool, who have conceded far too many goals in pre-season matches.

15: Lucho Gonzalez All Set for Move to Roma

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 15:  Lucho Gonzalez of Marseille during the UEFA Champions League Group F match between Olympique Marseille and Spartak Moscow at the Stade Velodrome on September 15, 2010 in Marseille, France.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty
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Age: 30

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: Argentinian

Current Club: Marseilles

Transfer Value: £8 million

Linked With: AS Roma

Transfer Rating: 9/10. French sports newspaper L'Equipe claims this morning that Marseilles playmaker Lucho Gonzalez should complete a move to Serie A side Roma in the coming hours after the two sides agreed a deal in the region of 8-10 million euros.

Blackburn Rovers Boss Steve Kean Keen on David Goodwillie?

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MAY 15:  David Goodwillie of Dundee United celebrates scoring during the Active Nation Scottish FA Cup Final between Dundee United and Ross County at Hampden Stadium on May 15, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland.  (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty I
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Age: 22

Position: Forward

Nationality: Scottish

Current Club: Dundee United

Transfer Value: £2 million

Linked With: Blackburn Rovers

Transfer Rating: 8/10. Although fans of a club recently linked with a move for Brazilian legend Ronaldinho may not be too happy about a transfer for a little-known forward who may not possess enough skill to compete in the Premier League, the move does seem likely to go ahead

Scottish Full-Back Alan Hutton Looking for a New Home

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 23:  Alan Hutton of Tottenham in action during the 2011 Vodacom Challenge final match between Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspur at Coca Cola Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.  (Photo by Lefty Shi
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Age: 26

Position: Right Back

Nationality: Scottish

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £5 million

Linked With: Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Blackburn Rovers look desperately short of quality as they head into the new season. The new owners Venky's and boss Steve Kean have failed to pull off any big transfer coups, but Kean has confirmed that he is still waiting to hear feedback on several offers he has made to clubs. One interesting target could be Hutton, who would add an offensive threat from full-back and could push aside the ageing Michel Salgado, whose lack of pace is too often exposed

Are EPL Newcomers QPR Looking at Acquiring Jermaine Jenas from Spurs?

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Jermaine Jenas of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Im
Tom Dulat/Getty Images

Age: 28

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: English

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Chelsea, Fulham, QPR

Transfer Rating: 6/10. Spurs are desperately looking to offload several players such as Jenas who are on high wages and may not play much next season. Chelsea are said to be interested in the player as back-up to Michael Essien, currently injured, but it is more likely the player will go to Fulham

Might Adam Johnson Be Pushed out of Manchester City on Loan?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 30:  Adam Johnson of Manchester City passes the ball during the Dublin Super Cup match between Manchester City and Airtricity XI at Aviva Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
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Age: 22

Position: Winger

Nationality: English

Current Club: Manchester City

Transfer Value: £15 million

Linked With: Everton (on loan)

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Although Johnson was occasionally brilliant in last season's successful campaign, he will perhaps be able to truly show his value as a Premier League footballer at Everton, where he would start every game. With City needing to reduce the players in the squad in line with Premier League rules, this season-loan seems reasonable and beneficial to all parties.

Milan Jovanovic to Check out of Anfield After Nightmare Year

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12:  Charles N' Zogbia of Wigan Athletic competes with Milan Jovanovic of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Wigan Athletic at Anfield on February 12, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo b
Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Age: 30

Position: Winger

Nationality: Serbian

Current Club: Liverpool

Transfer Value: £4 million

Linked With: Anderlecht, Hamburg, Al-Shabab Riyadh

Transfer Rating: 9/10. Surely the signings of Scottish international Charlie Adam and young Englishman Jordan Henderson, who typically occupy similar wide attacking positions on the field, spell the end for Jovanovic who has flopped spectacularly in England

Robbie Keane One Many Spurs Players Linked with Fulham Move

POLOKWANE, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 16:  Robbie Keane of Tottenham during the 2011 Vodacom Challenge match between Kaizer Chiefs and Tottenham Hotspur at Peter Mokaba Stadium on July 16, 2011 in Polokwane, South Africa.  (Photo by Lefty Shivmabu/Gallo Images/G
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Age: 31

Position: Forward

Nationality: Republic of Ireland

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £6 million

Linked With: Blackburn Rovers, Fulham, QPR

Transfer Rating: 8/10. With Redknapp showing his preference for long-time pupils Crouch and Defoe, there really is no place any more for record Irish goalscorer Robbie Keane and his mostly likely destination may be Blackburn Rovers who, modest in their summer spending until now, should have enough money and appeal to Keane for a final career move

Fernando Llorente Move Still an Option for Tottenham Hotspur?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17:  Fernando Llorente of Atheltic Bilbao attends the launch of the new adidas Predator boot at the Truman Brewery on May 17, 2011 in London, England on May 17, 2011 in London, England.  (Photo by Gary Prior/Getty Images for adidas)
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Age: 26

Position: Forward

Nationality: Spanish

Current Club: Athletic Bilbao

Transfer Value: £22 million

Linked With: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 8/10. Spurs will have to raise sufficient funds for a move which will prove expensive, but they have a ''coincidental'' friendly match next week against Llorente's club and look likely to miss out on other deals for attacking player Juan Mata and Mirko Vucinic

Shane Long to Make Move to the Premier League Soon

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 23:  Shane Long of Reading in action during the Pre-Season friendly match between Northampton Town and Reading at Sixfields Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Northampton, England.  (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Pete Norton/Getty Images

Age: 24

Position: Forward

Nationality: Republic of Ireland

Current Club: Reading

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Everton, Newcastle United, Liverpool, West Ham United

Transfer Rating: 8/10. After a breakthrough season last year in the Championship, it seems Long is finally ready for a move to the ''big time''. Reading recently rejected a £6 million offer from West Ham, but this decision does not seem to have fended off other interested clubs

Chelsea May Improve Bid for Belgian Teenager Romelu Lukaku

Age: 18

Position: Forward

Nationality: Belgian

Current Club: Anderlecht

Transfer Value: £22 million

Linked With: Arsenal, Chelsea

Transfer Rating: 8/10. Chelsea are reported to have made an improved £20 million bid for Lukaku as they look to bolster their strike force and add energy and youth to a squad which some experts feel is too old to win the Premier League this season

Eliaquim Mangala Will Play in England or Spain Next

Age: 20

Position: Full-back

Nationality: French

Current Club: Standard Liege

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Bolton, Newcastle United, Valencia

Transfer Rating: 6/10. Mangala has now played 77 times but has not managed to break into the full French national team. However, clubs such as Bolton could afford his wages and grow him as a player, selling him on for a profit, as may be the case with Gary Cahill.

Juan Mata to Become an Arsenal Player This Week?

VIENNA, AUSTRIA - JULY 26:  Juan Mata of Valencia CF in action during the preseason friendly match between SK Rapid Wien and Valencia CF at Gerhard Hanappi Stadion on July 26, 2011 in Vienna, Austria.  (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Age: 23

Position: Winger

Nationality: Spanish

Current Club: Valencia

Transfer Value: £20 million

Linked With: Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 8/10. There have been contradicting reports in the British press this weekend regarding the likely destination of the young Spanish world cup winner who has burst into life in La Liga with 33 goals for his club. Arsenal were thought to be favourites but Spurs have reportedly offered more money and could still trump their rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur's Luka Modric Still a Chelsea Target?

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 23:  Manager Harry Redknapp greets Luka Modric of Tottenham during the 2011 Vodacom Challenge final match between Orlando Pirates and Tottenham Hotspur at Coca Cola Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Age: 25

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: Croatian

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £35 million

Linked With: Chelsea, Manchester United

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Spurs fans would be loath to see their playmaker depart, especially for another London club, but Chelsea chairman Ron Gourlay plans to discuss with new coach Andre Villas-Boas making a third offer, after having £22 and £27 million offers dismissed by Spurs.

Espanyol Star Pablo Osvaldo May Still Move Away from La Liga

ROME - NOVEMBER 29: Stefan Radu of SS Lazio gestures to Pablo Daniel Osvaldo (R) of Bologna FC  during the Serie A match between Lazio and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on November 29, 2009 in Rome, Italy.  (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Age: 25

Position: Forward

Nationality: Argentinian

Current Club: Espanyol

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: Fulha, Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 6/10. Things seemed to have gone quiet regarding the forward playing who is playing at his seventh club in as many years, but Spurs have been frustrated in their efforts to sign a goalscorer and Fulham still lack quality alongside Bobby Zamora in attack.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Gunning for Arsenal Move

Age: 17

Position: Winger

Nationality: English

Current Club: Southampton

Transfer Value: £10 million

Linked With: Arsenal

Transfer Rating: 5/10. It seems unlikely Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would spend a large chunk of his transfer budget on a raw teenager from Southampton at a time when his team needs solid, experienced players and when he needs to focus on the team's defensive frailties...even if former Saints players Gareth Bale and Theo Walcott have developed quite nicely in the last few years

Portuguese Winger Vierinha on the Radar of Blackburn Rovers?

Age: 25

Position: Winger

Nationality: Portuguese

Current Club: PAOK Salonika

Transfer Value: £4 million

Linked With: Blackburn Rovers

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Despite not being able to break into the senior national squad after an incredible 92 youth appearances, Vierinha was last year named as the Greek league's MVP. With age on his squad and a solid goalscoring record, Blackburn might well push through a deal in the next few days

Are PSG Still Interested in Wilson Palacios?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JUNE 18:  Joel Cambell #12 of Costa Rica gets wraped up with Wilson Palacios #8 of Honduras battling for possession during the 2011 Gold Cup Quarterfinals on June 18, 2011 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Mike Stobe/Getty Images

Age: 27

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: Honduran

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £10 million

Linked With: PSG

Transfer Rating: 4/10. With PSG having recently signed former Juventus star Mohamed Sissoko, it now seems improbable that they will pursue a reported move for Spurs midfield enforcer Wilson Palacios, who would occupy a similar role in the team. Spurs will have to drop their transfer fee demands, or find a role for the Honduran

Park Chu-Young Attracting Premier League Interest?

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15:  Park Chu Young of South Korea completes the ball with Li Jianbin of China during a Men's 1/8 Final football match between South Korea and China during the 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010 at Tianhe Stadium on November 15, 2
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Age: 26

Position: Forward

Nationality: South Korean

Current Club: AS Monaco

Transfer Value: £4 million

Linked With: Lille, Liverpool, PSG

Transfer Rating: 6/10. Monaco have denied they are to sell their star forward, who has scored 25 goals in three years at the club and has 17 international goals, but the star may be tempted by apparent interest from Lille, even if a suggested move to Liverpool now seems unlikely

Scott Parker's Future Should Be Resolved This Week

WYCOMBE, ENGLAND - JULY 23: Scott Parker of West Ham in action during the Pre Season Friendly match betwen Wycombe Wanderers and West Ham United at Adams Parks on July 23, 2011 in Wycombe, England.  (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
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Age: 30

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: English

Current Club: West Ham United

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 9/10. Although Harry Redknapp has recently claimed his chairman would not sanction a move for 30-year-old Parker due to his transfer fee and wages , the Spurs boss is not known for being completely honest. The England international would also be an excellent addition to an Arsenal squad which has been accused of naivety and a lack of steel

Javier Pastore on the Verge of an Expensive Move to PSG

PARMA, ITALY - MAY 01:  Javier Matias Pastore of US Citta di Palermo is in action during the Serie A match between Parma FC and US Citta di Palermo at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 1, 2011 in Parma, Italy.  (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
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Age: 22

Position: Attacking Mid

Nationality: Argentinian

Current Club: Palermo

Transfer Value: £35 million

Linked With: PSG, Chelsea

Transfer Rating: 9/10. It seems that El Flaco, ''the Skinny One'', is about to complete a sensational move to Parisian club PSG, who have new part-owner, Qatar Investment Authority.

Russian Forward Roman Pavlyuchenko Still Unsure of His Spurs Future

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - JULY 30: Roman Pavlyuchenko of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur at Amex Stadium on July 30, 2011 in Brighton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Gett
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Age: 29

Position: Forward

Nationality: Russian

Current Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: Anzhi Makhachkala, Birmingham City, Sunderland

Transfer Rating: 5/10. Of all Spurs forwards, ''Pav'' probably came out of last season with the least criticism and occasionally showed that he is a player with real skills and two great feet. With Peter Crouch often looking ineffective and Robbie Keane angling for a move away from the Lane, Pavlyuchenko seems likely to stay and fight for his place in the team

Alvaro Pereira Interesting Liverpool Manager Kenny Dalglish?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MAY 18:  Alvaro Pereira of FC Porto gestures during the UEFA Europa League Final between FC Porto and SC Braga at Dublin Arena on May 18, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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Age: 25

Position: Full-back

Nationality: Uruguayan

Current Club: Porto

Transfer Value: £15 million

Linked With: Liverpool

Transfer Rating: 8/10. Although it is a lot to pay for a foreign full-back, Liverpool are desperate for a left-back to replace Emiliano Insua, who has looked out of place in the Premier League, Pereira has solid experience in Europe and in international football and scored two goals in this summer's Copa America, which his country won

Lyon Want to Keep Spurs Target Miralem Pjanic

LYON, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 22:  Miralem Pjanic of Lyon in action with Marcelo of Real Madrid (R) during the Champions League match between Lyon and Real Madrid at Stade Gerland on February 22, 2011 in Lyon, France.  (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)
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Age: 21

Position: Winger

Nationality: Bosnian

Current Club: Lyon

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 6/10. Lyon coach Remi Garde has today rejected claims he'd be willing to listen to offers for young attacking player Pjanic, who has impressed in France. Nevertheless, Spurs may lose out to Arsenal for the signature of Spaniard Juan Mata and could tempt the French club to sell, possible offering a player like Niko Kranjcar in a part-exchange deal

Will Arsenal Buy Blackburn Rock Chris Samba?

MORECAMBE, UNITED KINGDOM: - JULY 16: Chris Samba of Blackburn Rovers in action during the pre season friendly match between Morecambe and Blackburn Rovers at the Globe Arena on July 16, 2011 in Morecambe, England. (Photo by Clint Hughes/Getty Images)
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Age: Chris Samba

Position: Centre Back

Nationality: Congolese

Current Club: Blackburn Rovers

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: Arsenal

Transfer Rating: 6/10. Rovers will be reluctant to let their offer standout defender leave so close to the season and may price Arsenal out of a move, forcing the Gunners to move for Everton's Phil Jagielka instead

Can Manchester United Seal Wesley Sneijder Deal?

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 31:  Wesley Sneijder of Inter Milan passes the ball during the Dublin Super Cup match between Inter Milan and Manchester City at the Aviva Stadium on July 31, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
David Rogers/Getty Images

Age: 27

Position: Attacking Mid

Nationality: Dutch

Current Club: Internazionale

Transfer Value: £30 million

Linked With: Manchester United

Transfer Rating: 8/10. Sneijder could be the final piece in the jigsaw for the champions, who have spent considerable time, energy and money rejuvenating their squad ahead of their anticipated rivalry with Chelsea and Manchester City.

Dutch Stopper Maarten Stekelenburg Close to Roma Move?

MILAN, ITALY - DECEMBER 08:  Maarten Stekelenburg of AFC Ajax looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between AC Milan and AFC Ajax at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 8, 2010 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Claudio Villa/Getty Images

Age: 28

Position: Goalkeeper

Nationality: Dutch

Current Club: Ajax

Transfer Value: £5 million

Linked With: AS Roma

Transfer Rating: 9/10, Stekelenburg appears on the verge of a move to the Italian side, who are also busy fending off interest in a number of their current players. A player with such domestic and international experience will certainly make Roma a more realistic contender for the Scudetto

Wesley Verhoek Being Monitored by Aston Villa, Rangers

Age: 24

Position: Dutch

Nationality: Winger

Current Club: ADO Den Haag

Transfer Value: £3 million

Linked With: Aston Villa, Rangers

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Although Villa fans may not be happy for the club to replace Ashley Young with a little-known Dutch midfielder with no international caps, this move is a real possibility. That is unless Scottish club Rangers make a last-gasp bid for Verhoek

Mirko Vucinic on Verge of Juventus Move

CATANIA, ITALY - MAY 15:  Matias Silvestre (R) of Catania competes for the ball with Mirko Vucinic of Roma during the Serie A match between Catania Calcio and AS Roma at Stadio Angelo Massimino on May 15, 2011 in Catania, Italy.  (Photo by Maurizio Lagana
Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images

Age: 27

Position: Forward

Nationality: Montenegran

Current Club: AS Roma

Transfer Value: £14 million

Linked With: Juventus, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 9/10. With 81 Serie A goals in nine years, it is no wonder the well-travelled and experienced forward is in demand. But unfortunately for Spurs, it appears Vucinic wants to remain in Serie for the time being and is about to seal a deal to sign for Turin-based giants Juventus

Could Bobby Zamora by a Surpruise Cut-Price Target for Spurs?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 21:  Bobby Zamora of Fulham and Paul Leeman of Crusaders battle for the ball during the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg match between Fulham and Crusaders at Craven Cottage on July 21, 2011 in London, England.  (Phot
Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Age: 30

Position: Forward

Nationality: English

Current Club: Fulham

Transfer Value: £7 million

Linked With: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 5/10. Even is Spurs are desperate to sign a forward and to offload some of their current underperforming attackers, a move for a 30-year-old injury-proner former flop - even if it were in part-exchange - would be unpopular at best.

Liverpool to Move for Stephen Warnock to Fill Left-Back Vacancy?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06:  Stephen Warnock of Aston Villa in action during the friendly match between Aston Villa and Valencia at Villa Park on August 6, 2010 in Birmingham, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Age: 29

Position: Full-Back

Nationality: English

Current Club: Aston Villa

Transfer Value: £8 million

Linked With: Liverpool

Transfer Rating: 6/10. This move would make sense for Liverpool in the context of their transfer push for young British players who have good Premier League knowledge but still have a real motivation to prove themselves. But Aston Villa might not let the player leave until they have a replacement lined up

AC Milan Declare Their Interest in Liverpool Playmaker Alberto Aquilani

HULL, ENGLAND - JULY 23:  Alberto Aquilani of Liverpool in action during the Pre Season Friendly match between Hull City and Liverpool at KC Stadium on July 23, 2011 in Hull, England.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Age: 27

Position: Attacking Mid

Nationality: Italian

Current Club: Liverpool

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: AC Milan, Juventus

Transfer Rating: 8/10. AC Milan President Adriano Galliani has today admitted the club's interest in Liverpool flop Aquilani, although the club would be looking either for a loan move or to pay a drastically reduced transfer fee to the £17 million Liverpool splashed last year on a player whose confidence has been severely knocked by injury

PSV Veteran Orlando Engelaar Attracting Interest from Abroad

GENOA, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: Orlando Engelaar of PSV Eindhoven controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group I match between Sampdoria and PSV Eindhoven at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 1, 2010 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Massimo Cebrelli/Getty
Massimo Cebrelli/Getty Images

Age: 31

Position: Centre Mid

Nationality: Dutch

Current Club: PSV

Transfer Value: £3 million

Linked With: Newcastle United?

Transfer Rating: 7/10. Although it is uncertain which clubs have made enquiries for the midfielder who has 10 years' Eredivisie experience and 14 caps for Holland, he may be a good option for the Magpies, who have lost inspirational player Kevin Nolan to West Ham United and confirmed Joey Barton's availability for transfer

Spurs Now Turn Attention to Fiorentina's Alberto Gilardino

MODENA, ITALY - JUNE 03:  Alberto Gilardino of Italy lines up for a team photo before  during the UEFA EURO 2012 Group C qualifying match between Italy and Estonia on June 3, 2011 in Modena, Italy.  (Photo by Dino Panato/Getty Images)
Dino Panato/Getty Images

Age: 29

Position: Forward

Nationality: Italian

Current Club: Fiorentina

Transfer Value: £12 million

Linked With: Tottenham Hotspur

Transfer Rating: 8/10. Spurs are in danger of being mocked for their desperate attempts to sign a proven goalscorer before the end of the month when the English summer transfer window shuts. According to reports today, they will make a move for Gilardino, who has 140 Serie A goals and 17 for the Azzuri

Jeffren Suarez on Bolton Wanderers' Radar?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27:  Jeffren Suarez of FC Barcelona heads the ball during a Barcelona training session prior to the UEFA Champions League final versus Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2011 in London, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griff
Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images

Age: 23

Position: Winger

Nationality: Venezuelan

Current Club:

Transfer Value: Barcelona

Linked With: Bolton Wanderers, Udinese

Transfer Rating: 7/10. With only Martin Petrov as a natural winger after Chung Young-Lee's devastating leg break, Bolton have already been linked with a move for Manchester City substitute Shaun Wright-Phillips but Barcelona's Venezuelan flyer may be a cheaper and more exciting option

Swansea Agree £1.75 Million Fee with Newcastle United for Winger Wayne Routledge

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25:  Wayne Routledge of Queens Park Rangers in ation during the npower Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Hull City at Loftus Road on April 25, 2011 in London, England.  (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Warren Little/Getty Images

Age: 26

Position: Winger

Nationality: English

Current Club: Newcastle United

Transfer Value: £1.75 million

Linked With: Swansea City

Transfer Rating: 9/10. ESPN is reporting today that Premier League debutants Swansea will soon announce the important signing of Routledge, who impressed on loan at QPR last season, and could provide several goals and assists for the Swans in the forthcoming campaign

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