Top 10 Laliga players to watchout for in the summer transfer window.
The last eight months has seen a host of players in try to created good impressions of themselves in order to secure a more lucrative move away from their currently environment.
We take a look at the top 10 Laliga players who will be closer to fulfilling those dreams come the end of the season.
Top 10 Laliga players to watch in the summer window
10. Sergi Cardona of Las Palmas
The exciting left-back will surely leave Las Palmas in the summer, when his four-year contract with the Canaries ends.
The 24-year-old’s situation is being monitored by Real Betis and Barcelona as the Spaniard is set to pick his next club, after over 100 senior appearances for Las Palmas since 2021.
Cardona is a pacey defender that loves to tackle. There is still a lot of factors he can improve in his game and at a club like Barcelona or Betis, he’ll only get better in a more prominent environment.
9. Luka Modric of Real Madrid
Luka Modric is in his final season at Real Madrid and a move out of the club is as good as completed. An end will be brought to the Croatian’s 12 year stint at the club.
The 38-year-old’s most likely destination will be the Saudi pro League, as he has been linked with a move to reunite with former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Al Nassr.
Modri could also be heading to the Major League Soccer in the United State, what is clear is that he’ll depart Real Madrid and what is unlikely is that he stays in Europe.
A veteran of the beautiful game with a wealth of talent, the former Tottenham Hotspur man is the only player to win the Ballon d’or in the prime of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, an achievement which further buttress his greatness.
One of the most certain exits in our list of top 10 LaLiga players moving out of the door.Modric has featured 521 times for Los Blancos, scoring 39 goals, 79 assists, and a host of silverwares, making him a legend at the legendary club.
8. Sergio Arribas of Almeria
Despite only joining the club last summer, the probability of Almeria relegating means Sergio Arribas will have to find a new home in the summer.
It’s his first full season at senior level and the former Real Madrid youngster has not failed to impress, scoring six goals and four assists in 30 games across all competitions for Rojiblancos.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is Left-footed, technically skilful and possesses the skillset to operate in the midfield or an inside forward.
He has a penchant for flittering between the lines and advancing play through his impressive passing range or fleet-footed dribbling.
The No.8 on our list of the 10 LaLiga players to watchout for in the coming window has been highly influential for Almeria and would fetch them more than the €8 million paid to Real Madrid to secure his services.
7. Savio of Girona
Savio is one of the most exciting LaLiga players this season, achieving the unthinkable with Girona, who are currently placed second on the log.
The Brazilian has been in stupendous form, scoring eight goals and adding seven assists, which makes him their second most prolific player after striker Artem Dovbyk.
Savio is a progressive minded player, who loves to run, dribble, create chances and most importantly, showboat. He is a proud representation of Jogo Bonito.
He has been snapped up by Manchester City ahead of the next season and it’ll be interesting to see how he fares under the supervision of Pep Guardiola.
6. Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid
Real Madrid’s endless pursuit of Alphonso Davies is also spelling the end for Ferland Mendy at the club.
Never really convinced on a consistent level since he joined Los Blancos in a €48 million move in the summer of 2019, but has made just above 160 appearances for the Spanish giants.
The French left-back is known for his defensive solidity when on form. He also loves to cross the ball, keeping his head up to assess his options in the box.
His current deal with Real Madrid ends in 2025 and this summer presents him the chance to leave, if the move for Davies materializes.
Mendy is into our list of top 10 LaLiga players who could be in a new environment come next season.
5. Raphinha of Barcelona
Unfortunately for the Brazilian, his timing of finally getring to form at Barcelona coincides with the emergence of Lamine Yamal, who is ahead of him in the pecking order.
Raphinha is a left-footer who plays as a right-winger, but can also play on the opposite flank. He loves to run with the ball, dribble, cut inside on his strong foot and also loves to cross.
These makes him a very creative player. Despite not getting enough play time, only Ilkay Gundogan has created more than his 31 chances amongst Barcelona players in the league this season.
The 27-year-old former Leeds United man finds himself on our list of the top 10 Laliga players who should seek exit from their respective clubs in the summer.
With five goals and nine assists across all competitions this season, only Robert Lewandowski and Ilkay Gundogan have been involved in more goals and even if has expressed his intentions to stay and fight for his place, he’ll only be fighting a lost cause.
Lamine Yamal is becoming the face of the club as well as the Spanish national team, and Barcelona will eagerly listen to offers for Raphinha.
4. Aleix Garcia of Girona
Unaguably Girona’s best player in their sensational season, Aleix Garcia is all together one of the most standout individuals in the Spanish top-flight this season.
The 26-year-old is enjoying his most prolific season in all ramifications, and has also improved on his output, with nine goal involvements across all competitions, which include three goals, more than his total of two since joining the club permanently in the summer of 2021.
The former Manchester City midfielder is comfortable as the more roaming midfielder in a double pivot, but he has also been deployed mainly as one of the wide central midfielders.
His versatility, aura, intelligence and technical qualities makes him the perfect midfielder. Aleix Garcia is also a deadball specialist and will be a massive addition for any side that acquires his services.
Barcelona are strong admirer of the Spanaird but the financial constraints will make a potential deal farfetched. Premier League clubs are also alerted to the situation of the player whose contract with Girona runs out in 2026.
A top player features at the top of our list of top 10 Laliga players who could move on in the summer.
3. Nico Williams of Athletic Club
Recently signed a contract extension at Athletic Club, Nico Williams is one of the most exciting young wingers in the game today, hence top clubs are queueing for his signature.
He has been linked with Barcelona and top clubs in the Premier League before putting pen to papers until 2027 at San Mames just last December, a move viewed to get optimize his market value.
Although he can play on either wings, Nico is a left-winger given he is a right-footer. He loves to dribble and combines his pace to trick defenders, creating a space for himself to shoot or tee up his teammates.
Nico is also a great team player and combines well with his teammates. He averages more chances created per 90 minutes than any other Athletic Club player with 2.1.
His 62 completed dribbles ranks third in the league, behind Vinicius Júnior and Savio. The 21-year-old is a real star and could really use a big move in the summer, to get the recognition his talent deserves.
Into our top 10 Laliga players needing that big move come this summer and one to really watchout for in the future.
2. Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad
The sensational midfielder has ever been linked with a move away from Anoeta since he broke unto the scene not too long ago, but his love for Sociedad has so far conquered all advances. That could change this summer.
Martin Zubimendi has in the past been strongly linked to Barcelona and Arsenal but another destination is more realistic now and that is Bayern Munich, who has started looking at the Spaniard should either of Joshua Kimmich or Leon Goretzka depart.
The 25-year-old is a deep-lying playmaker, tidy on the ball and works hard to win the ball back, holding his own in duels and able to initiate attack with his good passing.
This season, he has improved in his productivity with four goals, which equals his combined total since in previous seasons since he became a professional.
With a release clause of €60 million, which is not at all expensive in the current market, it will be down to the Spaniard to break his agreement until 2027 with Sociedad, should a club choose to activate the clause in the summer.
One of the most exciting players on this distinguished list of top 10 LaLiga players to watchout for in the summer, and Zubimendi does deserve the move to a more prominent club.
1. Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid
Rodryo has been a wonderful player for Real Madrid since he joined as an 18-year-old from Brazilian club, Santos FC in 2019.
He finds his way to the top of our list of 10 LaLiga players who could be on the move in the summer not because he has failed to score in his last seven Real Madrid games but for a different reason.
Kylian Mbappé is expected to arrive in the Bernabéu in the summer, adding to the number of attackers at the club and with the Frenchman being a direct threat to Rodrygo, it is the Brazilian who may have to make way.
Though Rodrygo can still choose to remain at the club, his play time will take a significant hit and considering he has achieved all he can with the club, a new challenge might be tempting.
The 23-year-old is a forward who can play in any of the four attacking positions, including behind the striker. He is a good dribbler with quantum amount of pace. He is also a clinical finisher.
In just over 200 games, Rodrygo has 50 goals and 37 assists in the colours of Real Madrid. He became a regular starter a couple of seasons back and has been one of the important attackers at the club.
Liverpool has reportedly approached Real Madrid to enquire about his availability in the summer and as awkward as it seems, yet nothing decided, it’ll be interesting to see what transpired on this topic come the end of the summer window.
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