Transfer market approaches
The transfer market is approaching. Although the definitive stretch of the season is yet to be played, and after a World Cup that will shape the future of some of the most important footballers on the international scene. However, this has not prevented different teams from working on different possibilities to strengthen themselves.
Some of the big protagonists of the upcoming summer period will be the left backs. Aware of this situation, Fichajes.com has decided to analyze some of the main defenders who could become protagonists once the summer market opens. There is no doubt that a good number of movements will occur in the coming weeks in this regard.
Alex Sandro (Juventus, 27)
He is undoubtedly the most sought-after Brazilian left back at the moment, as many media outlets are certain that he will change teams in the summer. And he has had interesting suitors for a long time, especially in the English Premier League.
A key piece of Massimiliano Allegri's team, he has long been a target for Chelsea. In the World Cup, he is likely to be Marcelo's substitute, but he still has time to increase his value.
José Luis Gayà (Valencia, 22)
He is another full-back who can shake up the market, as his performance for Valencia has been sensational. We are talking about a young left back with great potential for the future, who can also play as a winger if his coach sees fit.
This player could be one of the major transfers for Valencia in the summer, as long as the player is willing to change teams. It seems that for now, there will be no shortage of suitors willing to welcome him.
Juan Bernat (Bayern Munich, 25)
He is another product of the prolific full-back academy that Paterna has become, which has also produced Jordi Alba and where Toni Lato is emerging now. In his case, the Spanish international has been in Germany for a while, where he is a substitute for David Alaba.
This role is what would have prompted him to seek a change of scenery, with the goal of getting more minutes at another top European team. And we have already seen him linked to some of them recently...
Layvin Kurzawa (PSG, 25)
Although he started the season as the starting left back for Unai Emery's team, the truth is that the Frenchman progressively lost prominence. So, this player is one of the candidates to leave Parc des Princes.
This is assuming that the next coach continues to not rely on him too much, as at this point everyone takes for granted that Emery will not continue in his current position. If he is on the market, he would undoubtedly be one of the most attractive options.
Luke Shaw (Manchester United, 22)
This Englishman is also a young player with great future potential, but he has not managed to gain the trust of José Mourinho. And the injuries suffered in recent times have not helped the former Southampton player either.
Recently considered one of the great talents of English football, he is now starting to attract the interest of several Premier League teams, who can surely give him the minutes he lacks at Old Trafford.
Other names to watch:
In addition to those mentioned above, there are also three full-backs who have recently made headlines. Faouzi Ghoulam from Napoli is usually on the radar of the big clubs, but he recently renewed his contract and suffered a serious injury. Adam Masina (Bologna) has a great reputation, and in Spain we always keep an eye on Aaron Martín from Espanyol.
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