ARSENAL are hoping to land Matty Longstaff on a free transfer in the summer with the Newcastle star’s contract at Newcastle expiring this summer.
The midfielder, 20, has failed to agree new terms with Newcastle – and has already been contacted by the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, Club Brugge, Inter Milan and Atalanta.
The best XI of players available on free transfers this summer
The Toon will be hoping to keep hold of their home-grown hero, who scored the winner against Manchester United on his Premier League debut earlier this season.
Everton and West Ham are also said to be interested in the England Under-20 star.
Wherever he ends up, Longstaff looks destined to leave on a free this summer, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta keen.
With that in mind, we’ve put together our best XI or stars set to be on the move for nothing come July 1…
GOALKEEPER
Joe Hart is currently available on a free transfer in the summerCredit: Reuters
Joe Hart
ONCE undisputed England No1 and top stopper at Premier League champions Manchester City – things have gone downhill for Hart.
Sub-par loan spells at Torino and West Ham saw him ultimately leave the Etihad to join Burnley, where he’s played just twice this season, both in cup competition.
The 32-year-old is expected to leave on a free this summer and won’t be short of suitors with Aston Villa hopeful of landing the former Three Lions ace.
DEFENDERS
Vertonghen (right) could go for freeCredit: Reuters
Thomas Meunier, Nacho, Jan Vertonghen, Layvin Kurzawa
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN bizarrely seem fairly content to let some of their biggest names walk away for free this summer.
Thiago Silva is joined by Meunier and Kurzawa in having just months left on their current deals and all would be an asset to almost any club in Europe.
Real Madrid star Nacho is into the final six months of his deal and is so versatile he has been played right across the back line.
Spurs’ Jan Vertonghen is expected to follow in team-mate Toby Alderweireld’s footsteps and sign a new deal… but for now, he’s available on a free in the summer.
MIDFIELDERS
Matty Longstaff is a free summer transfer target for ArsenalCredit: PA:Empics Sport
Matty Longstaff, Blaise Matuidi, David Silva
CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN looked like being a part of this list but his protracted move to Inter Milan was finally confirmed in the January transfer window.
That opens up a spot for Newcastle ace and Arsenal target Longstaff – who is looking more and more likely to leave St James’ Park.
Matuidi would still be huge addition to many teams with his commanding performances in central midfield and on the left.
Meanwhile, midfield magician David Silva has confirmed he will leave City after ten years and four Premier League titles.
FORWARDS
Edinson Cavani is being chased by a host of European giantsCredit: EPA
Willian, Edinson Cavani, Mario Gotze
A HOST of big-name forwards are available for nothing this summer – with three Chelsea stars up for grabs.
Willian would certainly get in the starting line-up after showing flashes of brilliance this term, and his club-mates Pedro and Olivier Giroud are also available.
Cavani is thought to have negotiated a move to Atletico Madrid in January, after still proving he’s one of the world’s top strikers, but no official announcement has yet been made.
Gotze is another big-name star set for release – while Dries Mertens, Jose Callejon and one-time Arsenal and Liverpool target Ryan Fraser could be available.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
