5 top attackers who could be on the move this summer

Forwards are in high demand during this summer transfer window. Jadon Sancho has joined Manchester United on a big-money move while Memphis Depay is now a Barcelona player.

Attackers are always players of interest for any club, no matter what their need is at that moment. It is also hard to prise away a top-quality forward from any European club especially given the current financial climate.

Despite this, various forwards are being linked with big moves this year. Clubs are looking to freshen up things. With strength and depth required at the highest level, it is necessary that they have players of a certain quality in every position.

We look at 5 top attackers who could be on the move this summer.

#5 Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich)

FC Bayern Muenchen v FC Augsburg - Bundesliga

Kingsley Coman has been hugely successful at every club he has been at and boasts an incredible trophy cabinet. According to reports, the France international could be on the move once more.

Coman, who scored the sole goal in the final of the 2019-20 Champions League to ensure Bayern Munich won the treble, is open to leaving the club this summer. Bayern Munich and Coman have not reached an agreement over a new contract and the Bundesliga giants are said to looking for potential buyers.

The 25-year old joined Bayern Munich from Juventus initially on loan in 2015, with the deal made permanent in 2017. Coman has made 200 appearances in all competitions for Bayern Munich, scoring 41 goals and providing 50 assists.

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#4 Donyell Malen (PSV Eindhoven)

PSV Eindhoven v Willem II - Dutch Eredivisie

Donyell Malen has been one of the best attackers in the Eredivisie over the last couple of seasons and many top clubs have been linked with him for some time now.

Malen spent time in the academies of Ajax and Arsenal before joining PSV Eindhoven in 2018. The Netherlands international was sensational for his side last season, making 26 league starts, scoring 19 goals and providing eight assists.

A versatile forward, the 22-year old is extremely talented and has been suggested as a potential option for clubs like Juventus and Liverpool. Following the transfer of Jadon Sancho to Manchester United, Malen has also been linked with Borussia Dortmund.

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#3 Erling Braut Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Sport-Club Freiburg v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

One of the best strikers in world football, Erling Braut Haaland has been understandably attracting interest from the top European clubs.

After a stellar campaign with Red Bull Salzburg, Haaland joined Borussia Dortmund in January 2020. The Norway international has been phenomenal for the Bundesliga giants, making 59 appearances in all competitions, scoring 57 goals and providing 15 assists.

It has been clear for some time that Haaland will not stay at Borussia Dortmund for long. Before joining the German club, the 20-year old was heavily linked with Manchester United, who still remain interested in signing the player.

Chelsea have been persistently suggested as an option while Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all tracking him.

#2 Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)

Jack Grealish was one of the best players in the Premier League last season. This means Aston Villa will have to do everything they can to keep hold of their talisman and captain.

A product of the Aston Villa academy, Grealish made 24 starts in the Premier League last season, scoring six goals and providing 10 assists. The England international has been appreciated for his dribbling ability, creativity and passing.

Grealish, who is currently with the England squad at the Euros, has been recently linked with a potential big-money move to Manchester City. There have also been suggestions that Emiliano Buendia, who has been signed from Norwich City, is a replacement for Grealish.

#1 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)

England v Germany - UEFA Euro 2020: Round of 16

Harry Kane is currently busy at the Euros. However, his transfer saga could take a prominent place in the headlines once the tournament ends. Reliable reports confirmed a few months ago that Kane wanted to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The England international enjoyed arguably his best season in professional football last time around, making 35 Premier League starts, scoring 23 goals and providing 14 assists. He also bagged his third PL Golden Boot and the Playmaker of the Season award. However, Tottenham Hotspur only managed to finish 7th in the league.

Tottenham Hotspur have a new manager at the helm of the club in the form of Nuno Espirito Santo. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss will have a tough decision to make regarding Kane, with reports suggesting that Manchester City are already plotting a move for the forward.

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Abhinav is a journalist who covers football at Sportskeeda. An avid football fan and long-suffering supporter of Manchester United, he currently writes previews, covering football leagues across the world. Armed with a good understanding of SEO and journalism guidelines, Abhinav possesses a strong knowledge of football and footballers. He loves a good transfer rumor and loves discussing the sport with his friends and family.

He's also pursuing a Master's Degree in International Relations.

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Edited by Ritwik Kumar