Top transfer targets for Premier League clubs

As the new season approaches, most major Premier League clubs are undergoing a process of renewal. Four of the top 6 clubs will have a new manager at the helm. The transfer period is underway as the incoming managers try to put a stamp of their own style on the squads. Even though a lot of time still remains before the next seasons kicks off, a lot will be decided by the summer investments of the clubs. Every manager has a list of players he wants to fill the glaring gaps that remain in the setup, but they all have a top transfer target – one high-profile player who can make a vast difference to the squad.

Some high profile transfers have already been accomplished as Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea have been pro-active with their business. On the other hand, Arsenal and Manchester United still need to pursue major signings inspite of being linked to many high profile players.

Here is a look at some players that these clubs are looking to make their prime transfer targets this summer.

Liverpool: Henrikh Mkhitaryan

Liverpool have already invested some money this summer. Celta Vigo’s Iago Aspas has been bought to strengthen the squad’s forward line whereas Luis Alberto is a young talent who played some exciting football at Barcelona B last season. However, Liverpool still need an established player in their ranks to contest for a top 4 spot next season. They have set their eyes on Shakhtar Donetsk’s playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Armenian is a player with a diverse set of skills and will add the necessary muscle to the Liverpool midfield. He is highly rated by many clubs and hence the deal might not go through without its share of glitches. He has a release clause on his contract which means that Liverpool will have to spend in the area of £22m to obtain his signature, which will be an excellent piece of business.