5 most in-demand players playing in England right now

A host of players in England are wanted at other clubs, in Europe or in England itself.

There has hardly been any shortage of renowned players in the Premier League, be it now or over the past few decades. It has always been a league that is often seen as a one that sells players to the La Liga, which makes perfect usage of their abilities. Be it Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale or David Beckham, the Premier League never shies away from handing quality stars a proper chance.

Even as things stand, a host of players are at the receiving end of interest from a host of European clubs. Reports and rumours have been strife and they could end up at another club soon if things go well.

We run the rule over five of the most in-demand players right now in the country.

#5 Ryan Sessegnon

People expect big things from Sessegnon

This summer could well see a 17-year-old go for big money and Ryan Sessegnon could well see himself at the end of a deserved move to either Manchester United or Tottenham Hotspur.

The links that Mauricio Pochettino’s men have drawn to the Fulham youngster have been more intense than those of Manchester United, but Sky Sports have already reported about the Red Devils’ interest. Other reports from England suggested that a bid by Spurs in the region of £25 million was rejected by Fulham and fresh reports are also suggestive of the fact that Sessegnon may well prefer to stay in London.

With Davinson Sanchez and Paulo Gazzaniga already in the bag, the youngster could well be Tottenham’s third signing of the summer.

#4 Riyad Mahrez

Around a week after the Premier League ended, Riyad Mahrez handed in a transfer request at Leicester City and the rumour mills have been strife with reports linking him to a host of other clubs.

One of those clubs in Serie A giants Roma, who have failed to meet the Foxes’ valuation for the Algerian superstar. The likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United have previously drawn links to him, but Roma seem to be the closest to getting him. There were also reports of Roma dropping their interest, but with Mahrez still intent on moving, a move could still happen.

Despite having handed in a formal request, the Algerian is still giving his all for the club and has been open about saying that he will give his all for Leicester before he moves away.

#3 Virgil van Dijk

Southampton have now long been embroiled in the battle to keep Virgil van Dijk away from the grasp of the bigger clubs who are after him. And it could end soon.

Liverpool have already been pegged back in their approach for the Dutchman after the Saints lodged an official complaint against their attempts to sign him. The Reds later released a statement saying that they have dropped interest in the defender.

Chelsea too are said to be after the former Celtic star and with Tottenham now already having signed Davinson Sanchez and Manchester United holding Victor Lindelof, Chelsea could be the only side to go after Van Dijk if Liverpool don’t come back in for him.

The Reds have witnessed a fair share of defensive issues and he could be the man to shore up the backline. With Wesley Hoedt now signed by Southampton, it seems as if van Dijk will soon be on his way out.

#2 Alexis Sanchez

With just a single year left on his current contract now, Arsenal have failed to agree on a new deal with Alexis Sanchez that would tie him down to a long term deal. And that has already attracted interest from clubs across Europe.

Manchester City are one of the clubs to have shown a keen interest, along with Bayern Munich previously. However, after the Bavarians signed James Rodriguez on loan from Real Madrid though, their interest in the Chilean has died down substantially.

Paris Saint-Germain had also drawn links to the superstar before they ended up shelling big money for Neymar, but reports have still linked him to Sanchez.

Arsenal would want to keep him at the club, but the very fact that he hasn't signed a new deal as yet could well force them into offloading their star before the transfer window slams shut.

#1 Philippe Coutinho

Much like Van Dijk, Phil Coutinho’s transfer saga has been long and well drawn out. It was all a consequence of the domino effect that Neymar’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain sparked.

Probably the only like-for-like replacement for the departed Brazilian, Coutinho is currently deemed to be injured and hasn’t featured in both of Liverpool’s Premier League games. If reports are to be believed, the Reds have already rejected three bids from the Catalans for their prized asset and Sky Sports have already told that a fourth bid will soon be on its way.

While time is obviously running out for Ernesto Valverde’s men to grab hold of a replacement, it seems like a matter of time before Phil Coutinho becomes a Barcelona player.