The Best European Transfers 13/14

Liga BBVA

1. Gareth Bale, Tottenham – Real Madrid €100millon

The Welshman once almost joined Birmingham City on loan in 2009, the deal could have led to a £3m transfer as the left back struggled to break into the Spurs XI. But the young player has slowly over the years moved up into a left winger and now a central attacker. He has quickly developed into one of the world’s best players and his performances against Inter Milan in the Champions League introduced the player to the world as one of the best. He still has a lot to learn though and even though he is the world’s most valuable player he still isn’t on the same level as Messi and Ronaldo, but where better to learn than standing in the same squad as Ronaldo this season.

2. Neymar,  Santos – Barcelona €57millon 

Neymar Jr is one of the world’s most promising footballers with 107 first team goals and 179 appearances at the age of only 21. He is quickly proving that he is one of the game’s greatest assets, not only from his time at Santos but for his recent performances for Brazil during their Confederations Cup victory.

3. Isco, Malaga – Real Madrid €27m 

Cash strapped Malaga have had to sell many of their prized assets this summer. One player that has moved on is Isco. He is a rising star in Spanish football and is already a regular in Ancelotti’s team scoring 3 goals in 3 games so far, this is one factor that lead to Ozil’s departure this summer to Arsenal. Isco has proved that he can perform on a higher stage as well during Malaga’s impressive run in last year’s Champions League.

4. David Villa Barcelona- Atletico Madrid €5.1m 

Atletico Madrid have lost some key strikers over the years, Forlan’s move to Inter Milan back in 2011, Aguero’s transfer to Man City and now following the departure of Rademal Falcao Atletico Madrid need to find a natural goal scorer. With David villa they now have one of the finest finishers in the game, being Spain’s all-time leading goal scorer with 56 goals its understandable that Barcelona paid Valencia €40m for the striker. During his three year stay at the Nou Camp the striker has been plagued with long and short term injuries, despite that Villa still managed 33 goals in 77 appearances.

5. Daniel Carvajal, Bayern Leverkusen – Real Madrid €6.5m  

Carvajal was only sold to Leverkusen last summer from Real for €5 after failing to break into the Madrid side. But after a very impressive season at Bayern Real feel he is now ready to challenge for a starting position and take the number one right back role away from Arbeloa who at times has been criticised for not being good enough for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Serie A

1. Higuain, Real Madrid – Napoli €37m 

The price in which Napoli paid could be argued to be €10m-€15m over what he is worth, but Higuain is still an extraordinary finisher and his record backs that up, 107 goals from 190 appearances for Real over the course of his five year stay. But despite his record he now has big boots to fill after Cavani’s departure to PSG.

2. Ogbonna, Torine – Juventus €13m 

Juventus have completed the signing of one of the most complete defenders in the game. With he’s pace, strength & technique he has the potential to be one of the best defenders in the world and the 25 year old could easily be a long term replacement to Chiellini.

3. Mario Gomez, Bayern – Florentina €16m 

This time last year Gomez was one of the top strikers in the world, but after a year where his starting spot has been given to Mario Mandzukic it was time for the 28 year old to move on to reclaim the title of being one of the world’s most clinical strikers.

4. Carlos Tevez, Man City – Juventus €11.8m 

His time at Man City has been a mixed bag due to off field antics and a congested group of strikers at the Ethiad, but during his time in England he has always been a goal threat and I’m sure this is a trend he will continue at Champions Juventus.

5. Jose Callejon, Real Madrid – Napoli €10m 

Callejon arrived in Naples with fellow real team mates Raul Albiol and Gonzalo Higuain. He is a solid winger with bags of pace that can also be played as a striker if need as a replacement for Higuain or to be played just of the front man. He is also fairly capable of scoring a few goals through the season.

Bundesgliga

1. Mario Gotze, Dortmund – Bayern Munich €37m 

Gotze is definitely one of the world’s quickest developing talents, even at a young age he is proving that he should be playing among the best, it’s only a matter of time before he is one of the best.

2. Mkhitaryan, Shakhtar Donetsk - Borussia Dortmund €27.5

He is an all round midfielder who has a great goal scoring record and looks a great replacement for Gotze. The Armenia born midfielder has scored 38 goals in 72 games for Shakhtar over his three year stay in Ukraine and looks certain to flourish alongside Gundogan . 

2. Aubameyeang, Saint-Étienne – Borussia Dortmund €13m 

He is strong and quick, standing at 6’ 1 there is sure to also be an aerial threat from the Gabon striker. His time at Saint-Étienne has been short, being there for only two season he has quickly show why he deserves a step up in his career. The natural striker moved to Dortmund and has adapted to a new left sided position, one to which he has taken well scoring hat-trick on his debut.

3. Kevin-Prince Boateng, AC Milan – Schalke 04 €12m 

KPB has shown he has great quality from his time at A.C Milan. The midfielder gets crucial goals, for example against Barcelona in the Champions League, and his strong physique combined with his trickery is sure to be a fan favourite at the German club.

4. Thaigo Barcelona – Bayern €25m 

Thaigo failed to break through to the starting xi at Barcelona, a midfield that even the best players would struggle to break into at the moment. Thiago wanted to play first team football which has led to he’s departure. A host of clubs including Man Utd was after his signature but former boss Pep Guardiola won the race to sign the young midfielder and has plans to feature him as a regular in the Bayern starting XI.