Champions League stars who could make Premier League moves
- Michael Oliver
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Juventus, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Monaco. These are your Champions League semi-finalists.
Each team have their own unique strengths, but one thing they all share is they all possess true star quality across the pitch.
Many of these players have been linked with Premier League moves so we break down who could make the move to England in the summer.
Kylian Mbappe, Monaco
The most talked about teenager in world football, Mbappe has drawn comparisons to a young Thierry Henry, scoring 22 goals in 36 appearances for Monaco this season.
Every top club in Europe is after him, including Manchester City and Manchester United who have both made enquiries.
Antoine Griezmann, Atletico Madrid
The Frenchman is the man that leads the Atletico attack and has developed from a frail winger into a world-class centre-forward over the last decade or so.
Manchester United are keen on bringing him to Old Trafford as a replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Leonardo Bonucci, Juventus
The veteran Italian defender is arguably the top centre-back in world football, combining a unique ability to read the game as well as an unrivalled quality on the ball compared to his peers.
It’s no shock that Pep Guardiola wants to bring him to the Etihad.
Keylor Navas, Real Madrid
If David De Gea completes his move to Real Madrid, there has been strong talk that Real’s current No.1 Navas may move in the other direction.
Benjamin Mendy, Monaco
On of the top young fullbacks in Europe, Mendy’s pace down the wings and ability to deliver the perfect cross with regular aplomb has the likes of Manchester City and Arsenal taking notice.
Jan Oblak, Atletico Madrid
Oblak is one of many names that have been mentioned as a potential replacement for De Gea at Manchester United or Thibaut Courtois at Chelsea.
Paulo Dybala, Juventus
One of the top young strikers in the world, Dybala has elevated himself amongst the game’s elite in recent seasons and could be in line for a move to Manchester City.
Pepe, Real Madrid
The veteran Portuguese centre-back is a free agent in the summer and has already been linked with both Manchester clubs.
Djibril Sidibe, Monaco
Sidibe and Mendy form one of the best full-back tandems in European football and it’s likely that clubs will come calling for him, with Man City and Arsenal already linked.
Jose Gimenez, Atletico Madrid
The young Uruguayan can operate in defence or in midfield and is reportedly on the radar of Liverpool and both Manchester clubs.
Mario Mandzukic, Juventus
Mandzukic has been around the block and has been linked with moves to West Ham and Everton in the summer.
Toni Kroos, Real Madrid
The German is a long-term Manchester United target and perhaps Mourinho could be tempted into a big-money move at the end of the season.
Thomas Lemar, Monaco
Lemar has caught the eye for Monaco with his productive play in the final third from attacking midfield and both Arsenal and Manchester City are tracking him.
Saul Niguez, Atletico Madrid
Saul is another that has been on Manchester United’s radar for a long time now and they may make a move for the Spaniard this summer.
Gonzalo Higuain, Juventus
Higuain has been mentioned as a replacement for Diego Costa if the striker leaves Chelsea in the summer.
Isco, Real Madrid
Isco is said to be unhappy with his playing time at Real Madrid and Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are all said to be interested in bringing him to the Premier League.
Tiemoue Bakayoko, Monaco
Bakayoko is the midfield enforcer that keeps Monaco ticking. Likened to a bigger Makelele, the Frenchman is said to be wanted by Arsenal.
Yannick Carrasco, Atletico Madrid
The rapid Belgian attacker is the ideal modern wide-forward and would be a welcome addition for the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
Daniele Rugani, Juventus
The young Italian centre-back has risen through the ranks at Juventus and was the subject of a rejected bid from Arsenal in January. The Gunners could come back in for him in the summer.
Karim Benzema, Real Madrid
The French striker is a long-term target of both Arsenal’s and Manchester United’s and could be allowed to leave Madrid if they can secure a replacement.
Bernardo Silva, Monaco
Silva has developed into a top young attacking midfielder in recent seasons and reportedly has Manchester City looking at him.
Mario Lemina, Juventus
Lemina isn’t a regular in the Juventus side and in the last 12 months has been linked with Crystal Palace, West Ham and West Brom.
James Rodriguez, Real Madrid
Rodriguez is another who is unhappy with his playing time and the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United are chasing him.
Fabinho, Monaco
The versatile midfielder can also play fullback and has been eyed up by both Manchester clubs.
Marco Asensio, Real Madrid
The young Spanish attacking midfielder is said to have been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool this week.