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As yet another footballing season comes to an end, the transfer window is burst open with a lot of rumours. There have been potential rumours about world-class players moving for greener pastures, youngsters taking the next big step in their careers, club legends leaving, etc.
Teams have to look back at the season and contemplate which spots they want to bolster and which players would fit their system. Let us look at five players who are out of sorts at their current clubs and could revive their careers elsewhere. These players could be an option for teams who have a low transfer budget too.
Note: Possible destinations are based on weak spots of the team and player's capability to represent them. Transfer rumours have nothing to do with it.
#5 Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)
Before the start of the season, Chelsea had secured the signing of Christian Pulisic, just in case Eden Hazard decides to leave for greener pastures. After that the club has been hit with a transfer ban, allowing them no further option to buy players, and also barring them from giving permanent contracts to loaned players. However, they are allowed to sell.
This man right here has been one of the players who hasn't been among the starters at Chelsea. With only 8 Premier League appearances and a majority of the games in Europa League, it is highly doubtful that Sarri would trust him for the Champions League next season.
Rather than being a third or fourth choice CB, Christensen can find a club that can give him regular playing time. He can go to Ajax because they would need a good CB when their captain leaves. Fellow Premier League clubs, Arsenal, Manchester United, Everton, all might need a good centre back as him.
Also, he is a cheap option compared to many other centre-backs and the best part is he wouldn't compromise with quality. He is a brilliant player who should be starting, week in, week out.
Possible destinations: Ajax, Arsenal, Manchester United
Also see : EPL Transfer News, Chelsea Transfer News, Manchester Transfer News
#4 Alberto Moreno (Liverpool)
Much like Christensen, Alberto Moreno has also been invisible from the Liverpool team for ages. Andrew Robertson's top-notch performances are one reason but still, he hasn't even been playing as much as Riqui Puig has played at Barcelona. He is not even considered a squad-player at the moment.
For a player who was once welcomed at the club from Seville, who the Kopites thought might be a great fit in their attacking branded football, this seems really unfair. He is a player like Trent Alexander-Arnold, less of a defensive player and a huge attacking threat. It is really unfortunate that Klopp and Rodgers, both failed to identify his weakness, which indeed cost them a Europa League title, notably.
However, he is still a player who could be a great squad player or even a starter at certain places. The recent interest from Catalonia is a huge one and considering their more attacking playing style, Moreno would be a good squad player and backup for Alba.
But surely he is not going to be his long-term replacement. Even the Red Devils are in need of a backup left back. The best-suited place could be Lyon because he can find a starting place as Ferland Mendy is attracting a lot of attention from big clubs.
Possible destinations: Lyon, Manchester United, Barcelona
#3 Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
Another player from the Champions League finalists, a man who has been out of favour in the side and would soon be out of contract too. Sturridge was once a player who was the first choice in England's national team and now he is not even on the doorstep.
His current and previous seasons have not been great at the club and neither has he been successful for England. But that's how cursed some places are, you won't find solace till you move away. Something he lacks right now is playing time and confidence, but a lack of skill is not on that list. His goal against Chelsea earlier this season speaks enough of his finishing.
In case Griezmann leaves Atleti, he can go there, because there is no other person so good to replace the Frenchman. A move to Barcelona or Real Madrid is a really surprising one and doesn't seem viable since both clubs have no shortage of budget and also ambition. He could have moved to Chelsea too but we don't know with the transfer ban in effect.
So at the moment, Roma is an option since Dzeko is 33, and the same goes for PSG if they are looking to replace Cavani if he leaves. Inter Milan can surely grant him a squad player status if Icardi does leave and he can avail the same status at clubs like Valencia, Sevilla, etc.
Possible destinations: Inter, Roma, PSG
#2 Danny Welbeck (Arsenal)
Arsenal's forward Danny Welbeck has been a shadow of the person that he was at Manchester United. Along with Sturridge, he was deemed as a long-time wing option for the national team until things went south.
Welbeck's injury is one of the causes for his poor form and comebacks are always tough. It is almost sure that Arsenal won't be renewing his contract this summer. Still, Welbeck's age is on his side and many teams would love to have him in their arsenal.
A move back to Manchester would not be a bad one for him and for the team. Manchester United don't need potentials at the moment, they need sure talents and Welbeck fits that category. He can provide an alternative to Alexis Sanchez if he leaves and can cover all positions in the forward line.
If not Manchester, then there are other clubs too who might need a winger. Borussia Dortmund is one, having lost Pulisic already. There is fellow English team Tottenham Hotspur and also Juventus, where Dybala and Douglas Costa both seem on the way out.
There is no shame if he goes to mid-table clubs like Sevilla, Valencia, Leicester, Wolves, etc. All of them would be blessed to have his talent on the wings, for free.
Possible Destinations: Manchester United, Borussia Dortmund, Wolves
#1 Adrien Rabiot (PSG)
Rabiot is the youngest of the lot and maybe the brightest talent too. This man is on the sidelines at PSG due to his disciplinary issues, he has been a bad boy it seems. But footballing wise, he is a good player, a player who would be on the wishlist of many teams.
He is a bright midfield player, good box-to-box stuff, a genuine threat at the attacking end of the pitch. Not long ago, FC Barcelona were interested in him but seems like they backed out due to the wage bill. Even now, Spanish giants, Real Madrid might rope him in to guard their fortress, in case they miss out on Paul Pogba.
Over in England, there are Manchester United and Arsenal, both needing some talent and fire in the midfield. Arsenal has already lost Ramsey and their transfer budget is very low. A free player would do them a world of good. He could also flaunt his skills in Inter Milan, AC Milan.
But he has to do away with his brash attitude first. The last thing that clubs want is to deal with problems other than football.
Possible destinations: Real Madrid, Manchester United
