How Carlos Tevez to Juventus Could Blow Open the Summer Transfer Window

Troubled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez looks set to end his time in the English Premier League this summer, after it was revealed that Juventus have procured the 29-year-old. Sky Sports reports that the Italian champions have paid around £10 million for the Argentinian (making it a very shrewd transfer indeed), who is expected to sign a three-year deal after undergoing a medical.

And while the deal itself might seem quite innocuous, the reality is that the transfer of Tevez could have profound and lasting impacts across the transfer window.

Relying heavily on speculation and the most liberal game of connect-the-dots, let's take a look at the big moves that could happen once Tevez moves to Italy.

Step 1: Juventus buy Carlos Tevez for £10 million.

As mentioned above, Juventus have seemingly all-but wrapped up the deal, and should formally announce the transfer in the near future. Bleacher Report's Jerrad Peters notes that the deal is a tremendous move for both City and Juve—despite the seemingly low transfer fee for the striker.

Step 2: With Juventus out of the race, Arsene Wenger finds himself free to hammer out the best deal possible for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.

Juventus were thought to be the main opposition in Arsenal's bid to sign Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain, but with them out of the way, the North London club are the clear front-runners for the striker (according to The Telegraph). Higuain is keen to leave Madrid, having struggled to procure a permanent first team spot, and with the Gunners needing to add to their strike power, they should be able to wrap up a deal for the Los Blancos star.

Knowing Wenger's shrewdness, it won't cost them a cent more than it needs to—perhaps reaching the £20 million figure, depending on any add-ons in the deal.

Step 3: Real Madrid use that money to buy Isco for £30 million.

Having picked up an extra £20 million from their Higuain deal, Real Madrid finally pull the trigger and sign Malaga star Isco—hitting his £30 million buyout clause.

The Spanish powerhouse have reportedly been eyeing the Spanish international for some time now, but were just waiting to appoint a new manager before making any summer transfers—something that Carlo Ancelotti will gladly do as his first big move at the club (per Sky Sports).

Step 4: With a shortage of strikers, Manchester City fight to keep hold of Edin Dzeko from the prying eyes of Borussia Dortmund. The German powerhouse are forced to look elsewhere—quickly wrapping up a deal with Liverpool target Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Having sold Tevez, City will be desperate not to lose another striker this summer, particularly Dzeko, who has attracted a great deal of interest from a number of clubs. Borussia Dortmund were thought to be keen on the Bosnian as a potential replacement for Mario Gotze (per Sky Sports), but with City not willing to sell and no buyout clause existent, there's not much that Jurgen Klopp can do.

What he can do, however, is jump in and swipe Liverpool target Henrikh Mkhitaryan, whom the club are reportedly close to signing for around £20 million (per Goal).

Step 5: Unable to tempt Everton into selling Marouane Fellaini, Manchester United manager David Moyes buys Barcelona star Thiago Alcantara.

Back across the pond and Manchester United make their first real move of the summer by signing Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara (per Marca). The Red Devils need another central midfielder (and potential replacement for Wayne Rooney at some point), and with Thiago desperate for some first team football and the chance to play in the 2014 World Cup, he gladly welcomes the move.

Step 6: Having missed out on Isco and down to just two main strikers, Manuel Pellegrini (backed with Manchester City's platinum credit card) smashes the EPL transfer record by meeting Edinson Cavani's £53.5 million buyout clause.

Having gone a little quiet after holding firm on the no-deal for Dzeko, Manchester City finally make the big move many have expected this summer by signing Napoli striker Edinson Cavani for a staggering £53.5 million. City tried their best to lower the transfer fee, but with Napoli holding firm, City had no choice but to match the striker's buyout clause in order to grab another striker.

City firm into Premier League favorites with the move.

Step 7: Carlo Ancelotti tries to replicate a similar move with Gareth Bale and Real Madrid, but fails, with Dan Levy again proving frustrating for Los Blancos.

After watching Manchester City pull off a staggering move for Cavani, Real Madrid try and do the same for Gareth Bale, but fall short. Tottenham Hotspur chairman Dan Levy again holds out for the best possible deal, but with Madrid not wanting to spend the £80 million that they were rumored to be considering via The Sun, no agreement is reached between the two clubs and Bale remains in London.

Step 8: With the transfer window coming to a close and Napoli still without a replacement for Cavani, new boss Rafa Benitez pulls the trigger on a big money move for Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez to close out the summer spending spree.

Having sold Edinson Cavani and not yet found a replacement, new Napoli manager Rafa Benitez finds himself in a dire situation on deadline day. Somewhat instinctively, the former Chelsea and Liverpool boss makes a move for Bayern Munich veteran Mario Gomez—which surprisingly is agreed upon.

Pep Guardiola understands the depth of talent existent in Bayern and knows that he doesn't need the striker, per se, given the likes of Mario Mandzukic are waiting in the wings. A strong transfer bid from Napoli (which was the result of several months of negotiations, per Football Italia) sees the Italian club finally land a striker and restores Benitez's hopes for the season to come.

And there you have it—all the wild speculation that could happen once Tevez's deal with Juventus is officially announced. Just how much of it will come true?

I guess we'll have to wait and find out.

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