Premier league transfers?

Nicklas Bendtner

He’s one of those players who gets laughed and joked about because he is playing at a level above his quality. However, just because he is not good enough for Arsenal, it doesn’t mean he can’t do a job for premier league clubs. He scored a commendable 8 goals in 28 games in his loan spell at Sunderland and he would do a similar job for premier league clubs who wish to take a gamble on him. He would be an effective striker with someone to play off him and I believe at the clubs listed he has players he could be the foil for.

Clubs who could be interested- Fulham, Stoke, Newcastle, West Brom.

Maximum price that should be paid- £5million

Charles N’Zogbia

I remember when Charles N’Zogbia was a young talent emerging at Newcastle. He looked destined to be a star. At Wigan he was the key man for his relatively short spell at the club. I am confused therefore, as to what has happened to him whilst he has been at Aston Villa. For me, N’Zogbia needs a fresh start, he looks like he has fallen out of love with football at Villa. I believe that with the right guidance and game time Charles N’Zogbia would be a coup for teams battling relegation or a very good addition for midtable premier league clubs.

Clubs who could be interested-  Cardiff, Crystal Palace, Hull City, Fulham, Stoke City, West Ham

Maximum price that should be paid- £6million (although I think he could be bought for cheaper)

Darren Bent

Bent would be a very good addition to many premier league clubs for the simple reason that he scores goals. Whilst he is not in favour with Paul Lambert at Villa,  I think any side signing the striker would be guaranteed 10-12 goals from him as he has, to use the old adage, scored goals wherever he has been. Whilst his link up play is not the best and he is getting older, he would be a solid addition for most premier league clubs outside the top 6.

Clubs who could be interested – Cardiff, Fulham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Stoke, West Brom, West Ham

Maximum price that should be paid £6million

Demba Ba

Rumour has it Jose Mourinho is not a big fan of Ba. If that proves to be the case I expect Premier league clubs to be queuing up for his signature. Ba has proven during his spells in the premier league that he is a goalscorer. Whilst Ba would likely come with a price tag of around £10million and his knee may cause issues in the medical, he would be worth the gamble.

Clubs who could be interested- Cardiff, Fulham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Stoke, West Ham

Maximum price that should be paid- £10million

Maroune Fellaini

Fellaini is a versatile midfielder who is effective in both defensive midfield and in the number 10 role. For me however, he is more effective in the no. 10 role. That’s why I find it difficult to see where he would end up in the premier league next season. For me, he would fit in very well at Manchester United should Wayne Rooney move on, offering a different threat to the rest of the squad. There’s no doubt he could be effective in defensive midfield for Arsenal, Manchester City or Chelsea but I’m not sure he would be worth the likely £20millon asking price if he was wanted to play in defensive midfield.

Clubs who could be interested- Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea

Maximum price that should be paid- £17million

Leighton Baines

Baines is an outstanding player who for me, is one of the best left backs in the world and the best in the premier league. In attack, he is like having a second winger and his link up with Steven Pienaar is simply superb. In defence he is more than useful also. He is one of the few players in the list that I think teams should pull out all the stops to sign. Baines would add a different dimension to any premier league club that is interested with only Chelsea having a left back comparable to Baines in ability. Whilst Manchester United are reported to be leading the chase, I would not be surprised to see their great rivals entering the race.

Clubs who could be interested- Manchester United, Manchester City

Maximum price that should be paid £22million

Luis Suarez

Suarez is without a doubt one of the top players in the premier league. He is a consistent performer and I would suggest that there isn’t a striker that defenders  would want to face less than Suarez. The one thing clubs will be wary of when signing Suarez is his disciplinary problems with him missing a lot of games due to suspension. Still though, I think Suarez is worth paying top dollar for him, because he is a genuinely world class striker.

Clubs who could be interested- Arsenal, Chelsea

Maximum price that should be paid £45million

Scott Sinclair

Sinclair had a frustrating time of things at Manchester City last season and this surprised few. He is however, a very talented footballer who was slightly out of his depth at the Etihad. I expect a host of premier league clubs to be interested in his signature for the left sided winger.

Clubs who could be interested- Everton, Fulham, Newcastle, Southampton, Swansea, West Brom, West Ham

Maximum price that should be paid- £6million

Joleon Lescott

Lescott would be a fantastic signing for most clubs in the premier league. I am certain that Manchester City would like to keep him but due to his lack of playing time last season, I can see the England International wanting to move on. He’ll have no shortage of admirers I believe as he was fantastic for Manchester City in their title winning season but was displaced by the consistent Nastasic last season.

Clubs who could be interested- Arsenal, Liverpool, Southampton, West Ham

Maximum price that should be paid- £7million

Wayne Rooney

It’s quite possible that Wayne Rooney may move on from Manchester United this summer. I believe that if Manchester United get offered more than £30million for the England striker they should let him go. Of the two star strikers looking to move on this summer, I would suggest the better option is Luis Suarez. Rooney too often flatters to deceive in big games. That said he is still a fantastic player and if he could be signed for £30million or under would still be a good signing.

Clubs who could be interested- Chelsea, Arsenal

Maximum price that should be paid- £30million

Yohan Cabaye

Cabaye was not as impressive last season as he was in 2011/12. Much of this decreased effectiveness was due to the deep role he had in the Newcastle midfield. If a transfer was to take place, I would expect him to be playing in a more advanced role at other clubs, particularly at Manchester United where he would likely be playing alongside the deep-lying Michael Carrick. Cabaye for me, is a fantastic footballer but I would not say he was world class and is certainly not in the same league as fellow Manchester United target Cesc Fabregas. Therefore, whilst he would do well for the higher clubs paying in excess of £20million would be bad business in my eyes.

Clubs who could be interested – Manchester United, Manchester City

Maximum price that should be paid- £18million

Tim Krul                                                                                                  

Krul is a goalkeeper who continues to grow in stature and I can see the top clubs taking a keen interest in the Dutch international. Krul on top form is undoubtedly amongst the top keepers in the league and despite his injury plagued season last time out I expect him to command a high value.

Clubs who could be interested- Arsenal

 Maximum price that should be paid- £12million

Wes Hoolahan

Hoolahan has been very impressive in the no. 10 role since Norwich’s promotion to the premier league. However, the addition of 2 new strikers surely puts Hoolahan’s starting birth under threat. I can see the Ireland international wanting to move on and many sides battling relegation could do a lot worse than look at Hoolahan. Likely to be available for a small fee, Hoolahan is capable of creating goal scoring opportunities and many teams down at the bottom of the table struggle not only with poor finishing but often with not creating enough chances and Hoolahan would help to rectify those problems.

Clubs who could be interested- Hull, Cardiff, Stoke City

Maximum price that should be paid- £3million

Lee Cattermole

Cattermole is a tough tackling, whole-hearted midfielder who splits opinion. To some he is a leader, a good winner of the ball who can inspire his team, fans would point to Sunderland’s 1-0 win over Man City a couple of years back as particular evidence of that where Cattermole was superb. The downside of Lee Cattermole is that he lacks discipline and is noted for the number of cards he picks up. However, I believe he is an asset to a team fighting relegation and even some teams safely in midtable and I’m not sure Paulo Di Canio is doing the right thing getting rid of him.

Clubs who could be interested- Cardiff, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Hull City, Stoke City, West Ham United

Maximum price that should be paid- £4million

Andros Townsend

QPR had a rotten season last year but Andros Townsend was one of the few highlights at the back end of the season. Townsend impressed with his dribbling ability, crossing and long range shooting and he could be surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane with Chadli, Bale and Lennon ahead of him. At the very least the flair winger could be available for loan with first team opportunities likely to be limited for the England Under 21 international.

Clubs who could be interested- Cardiff City, Fulham, Newcastle United, Southampton, Sunderland, Swansea City, West Brom, West Ham

Maximum price that should be paid £6million