11 STARS WHO KNOW THEY NEED TO GET A MOVE ON
WITH Monday’s transfer deadline approaching, SAMI MOKBEL runs the rule over 11 of the best players still on the market.
PETR CECH
CLUB: Chelsea
AGE: 32
POSITION: Goalkeeper
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? Jose Mourinho has made Thibaut Courtois his new first- choice keeper, so why would someone of Cech’s undisputed calibre accept sitting on the bench?
WHO WANTS HIM? PSG and Monaco are keen. Chelsea are expecting an approach in the coming days, but Cech will have to make clear he wants out.
LOIC REMY
CLUB: QPR
AGE: 27
POSITION: Forward
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? He wants Champions League football and was close to joining Liverpool but that move collapsed. Can he find that big move he
wants? WHO WANTS HIM? Arsenal are keen on the striker, and know they can have him for £8.5million — his release clause — but are unwilling to match his £ 90,000- a- week demands. Chelsea are also keen.
DANNY WELBECK
CLUB: Man Utd
AGE: 23
POSITION: Forward
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? He wants to stay at Old Trafford but has been told he can leave by Louis van Gaal.
WHO WANTS HIM? Arsenal, Tottenham and Hull. Welbeck has no intention of leaving for Hull, but would seriously consider a move to either north London club.
DALEY BLIND
CLUB: Ajax
AGE: 24
POSITION: Defender
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? He is understood to be happy in Amsterdam, but can he resist a move to Manchester United and working with van Gaal?
WHO WANTS HIM? United have opened talks with Ajax and a deal look looks increasingly likely.
TOM CLEVERLEY
CLUB: Man Utd
AGE: 25
POSITION: Midfielder
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? The England midfielder (left) does not feature in Van Gaal’s plans and must move before Monday’s deadline.
WHO WANTS HIM? Aston Villa and Valencia. Paul Lambert has had an £8million offer accepted so it’s now up to the player.
JAMES McARTHUR
CLUB: Wigan
AGE: 26
POSITION: Midfielder
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? Because moves to the top flight do not come around that often, so when they do you have to grasp them.
WHO WANTS HIM? Leicester have had a £7million bid accepted and Burnley are keen, but Crystal Palace have also thrown their hat into the ring.
RADAMEL FALCAO
CLUB: Monaco
AGE: 28
POSITION: Striker
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? Just a season into his stay, Monaco are prepared to let him depart and the striker is also up for leaving.
WHO WANTS HIM? Real Madrid have met with his representatives over a move to Spain, but the £20million loan fee is a stumbling block. Arsenal could also show late interest.
WILLIAM CARVALHO
CLUB: Sporting Lisbon
AGE: 22
POSITION: Midfielder
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? He is viewed as one of the best midfield talents in Europe and has a £37million release clause.
WHO WANTS HIM? Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle it out for the midfielder. It’s a big call for Carvalho.
ARTURO VIDAL
CLUB: Juventus
Age: 27
POSITION: Midfielder
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? Manchester United are set to make a late charge for the Chilean. Juventus are not in a rush to sell him but if United come up with the money then he could go.
WHO WANTS HIM? United are the club furthest advanced in their interest so if he leaves, it’s likely to be to Old Trafford.
SANDRO
CLUB: Tottenham
AGE: 25
POSITION: Midfielder WHY
MIGHT HE MOVE? Tottenham need to balance the books and the Brazil midfielder has found himself on the sidelines, with new manager Mauricio Pochettino preferring Nabil Bentaleb and Etienne Capoue.
WHO WANTS HIM? Serie A club Napoli have pursued Sandro all summer but they can no longer offer him Champions League football after losing in qualification.
FABIO BORINI
CLUB: Liverpool
AGE: 23
POSITION: Forward
WHY MIGHT HE MOVE? The £16m purchase of Mario Balotelli has pushed Borini further down the Anfield pecking order and he got a taste for first-team football during last season’s loan spell at Sunderland.
WHO WANTS HIM? Gus Poyet liked what he saw from the striker last season and has been pushing for a permanent deal all summer. However, reports in Italy say AC Milan are keen on taking him.