A creator who excelled in Liverpool and often delivers in the Brazilian national team, but the move to Barcelona and the loan to Bayern Munich has left a lot to be desired. Can now return to the Premier League, which he is said to prefer.
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Edinson Cavani, Paris Saint-GermainLeaving PSG as boss after the season and there is talk of a handful of clubs interested in such an established goal scorer as Cavani. The Uruguayan striker has not yet decided, but has no alternative.
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Jack Grealish, Aston VillaShot Aston Villa in the Premier League and is painted as a man for the bigger clubs. There has long been talk of Manchester United. Recently, Arsenal are also said to have embarked on the hunt for captain Grealish.
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Jadon Sancho, Borussia DortmundProbably the world's most coveted player. Sancho has gone from strength to strength in Borussia Dortmund - and if Manchester United get rid of the Englishman, it would be a signal to the competitors that they are serious.
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Kai Havertz, Bayer LeverkusenMany clubs have snatched Bayer Leverkusen's jewel, but the treasure hunt may soon be over. Chelsea should be well on their way to picking up Havertz, who the other day was called "better than Ballack" by compatriot Ilkay Gündogan.
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Kalidou Koulibaly, NapoliHas grown to become one of the world's absolute best midfielders and now it is said that the time has come to leave Napoli. Koulibaly is linked with top English clubs and also Paris Saint-Germain. A move is in sight.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, MilanMilan wanted to change coaches, Hammarby was Sweden's most crackling football team and spiced with a couple of green and white training sessions, the transition pot began to simmer. Now everything is different. Zlatan is set to stay in Milan. Learn. You never know.
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James Rodriguez, Real MadridBlessed with a wonderful left foot, James Rodriguez has long been rumored to be away from Real Madrid, where he has hardly been given priority. After a two-year loan agreement with Bayern, he returned to Spain last year. Now he is expected to leave permanently.
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Nicolo Zaniolo, RomaRoma's gold nugget shines brightest among the Italians together with Brescia's playmaker Sandro Tonali. Zaniolo is back from a cruciate ligament injury and has crowned fine efforts with a solo goal that brings to mind a certain Kaká - with a little more physique.
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David Alaba, Bayern MunichWith one year left on his contract with Bayern Munich, Alaba is linked with half of the planet's big clubs. Barcelona and Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain - all are said to want to grab the Austrian star.
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Gareth Bale, Real MadridReal Madrid are said to regret not releasing this man to China, a deal that was close to going into port last summer. It's no secret that he is hardly part of coach Zinedine Zidane's plans. Premier League next?
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, ArsenalSomeone from this top scorer and Alexandre Lacazette is expected to take the move from Arsenal. Aubameyang has his eyes on him from, among others, Inter and Barcelona - but according to recent information, he is close to extending.
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Neymar, Paris Saint-GermainMaybe the plan is for him to shoulder Lionel Mesis' soon-to-be-dropped cloak. Maybe he's too old now. Neymar has turned 28 and rumors of a return to Barcelona have cooled - but it is not possible to rule out a deal.
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Thiago Alcantara, Bayern MunichThere has long been talk of Liverpool for the midfielder that Pep Guardiola linked to after taking the step from Barcelona to Bayern Munich. Thiago has stayed there. Now the Premier League champions are probably the next step.
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Lautaro Martinez, InterHas an intensity and a sense of purpose that made Barcelona turn their eyes to Milan, but then corona sticks were put in the transfer wheel. Lautaro Martinez looks set to stay at Inter and will have to wait to become a teammate with compatriot Lionel Messi.