EPL: 5 players who could secure big-money moves this summer

#3: Declan Rice

Declan Rice has once again been a standout performer for West Ham United.

Ever since breaking into the West Ham United first team in the 2017/18 season, Declan Rice has just gotten better and better with each passing season. He has become one of the most sought after defensive midfielders in the EPL.

Since cementing himself in the West Ham first-team, Rice's stock has been on the rise. The midfielder won the West Ham United Player of the year this season as well as the West Ham United Young player of the year in 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons. He also went on to win the London Football Awards Young Player of the Year in 2019.

At 21, Rice is still learning the trade of the game but has already gone on to make over 100 appearances for West Ham United. But if he is to improve his game, get better as a footballer and reach the heights everyone expects off him, Rice needs to leave this summer.

Let us be honest, being with West Ham is going to see Rice finish mid-table or fight a relegation battle; while he might go on to become a legend of the club, he'll want a lot more than that.

The Hammers are going to demand a huge transfer fee primarily because Rice is English, but given his quality and how much better he can get, he will be worth every penny.

#4: Jack Grealish

A lot of top EPL clubs will be after Jack Grealish this summer.

Jack Grealish has been nothing short of outstanding for Aston Villa on their return to the EPL. To be honest, if it was not for his goals and assists contributions ,they would very well have been back in the Championship next season.

The Villa captain recorded the most goals, assists and shots for the Villans this season; for an attacking midfielder to boast these numbers, it shows the sort of impact he can have on a team. His departure would have been set in stone had Aston Villa gotten relegated, but things are a lot more complicated now.

Dean Smith will want his best player to stay, but let us be honest: if Grealish remains at Villa Park, he will never fulfill his potential. With Villa staying up and the fact that Grealish is English, top EPL clubs may have to pay a rumoured £80 million for him; very few clubs will be able to afford him in this market.

At 24, Grealish is at the right age to move to a top club where he can continue to develop, get better and, more importantly, compete for trophies.

#5: Allan Saint-Maximin

Allan Saint-Maximin has been amazing in his debut season in the EPL.

Allan Saint-Maximin leaving Newcastle United seems a bit far fetched given that the Frenchman joined them only last summer after arriving on a 6-year deal.

However, after putting in such an impressive performance in his debut season in the EPL, a lot of clubs have shown an interest in securing his services.

In 30 appearances this season, Saint-Maximin managed to score four goals and assist seven as he was one of Newcastle's more consistent players this season. The winger has adapted to the EPL with ease; his raw pace, dribbling, passing and the fact that he gets fouled often proves just how good he is.

Newcastle paid around £20 million to secure Saint-Maximin's services. While they will certainly not want to lose one of their best players, they might not have a choice. With the pandemic messing up the financial situation of every EPL club and with Newcastle's takeover collapsing, they might have to sell the player to raise money to fund their transfer activities.

No matter what, Saint-Maximin has proved he has what it takes to play at the top level. If he wants to leave or if Newcastle has to sell him, he will have no dearth of suitors for sure.