There are a number of stars from Spain linked with English clubs.
The January transfer window is fast approaching and Premier League sides are already on the hunt to identify which players they want to sign in the New Year.
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Here are 12 of the best La Liga stars who could be arriving in the English top tier.
Paco Alcacer, Valencia
Little had been heard of this young striker outside of Spain before this season, but impressive form for Los Che and subsequently the Spain national team has seen the 21-year-old’s stock rise.
Interested clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur – Mirror.
Dani Alves, FC Barcelona
Having entered the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp the Brazil international has also admitted that he would like to play in England in the future.
Interested clubs: Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United – Metro.
Kiko Casilla, Espanyol
With the Reds’ concerns growing over the capabilities of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, this Spaniard could be a cost effective solution with Casilla valued at around £8m.
Interested club: Liverpool – Independent.
Iker Casillas, Real Madrid
Another ‘keeper now and almost the same name, although the reputation of Casillas is a little more well known than his almost namesake and the Madrid captain’s drop in form could see him leave his boyhood club.
Interested clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool – Mirror.
Diego Godin, Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone may have laughed off reports his centre-back is leaving the Spanish capital, but as has been seen in the past if the price is right then Atleti often can’t resist selling their best players.
Interested club: Manchester United – Independent.
Sami Khedira, Real Madrid
Back across the city to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu now and this midfielder has been strongly linked with England having also entered the final year of his contract and Los Blancos could have their hand forced.
Interested clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United – Daily Express.
Grzegorz Krychowiak, Sevilla
The Gunners are understood to be on the search for a defensive midfielder with no decent figure currently in their squad and this Poland international could be the ideal solution after an impressive first few months in Spain.
Interested club: Arsenal – Mirror.
Aymeric Laporte, Athletic Bilbao
Just the latest youngster to have broken through at the San Mames and at 20-years-old and yet with bags of experience already it’s easy to see why so many top sides have their eye on this defender.
Interested clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United – Mirror.
Joao Miranda, Atletico Madrid
Back to the Vicente Calderon Stadium now and it’s Godin’s central defensive partner, with Miranda also being touted by English sides looking to improve their back line with proven stars.
Interested clubs: Chelsea, Manchester United – Mirror.
Martin Montoya, FC Barcelona
The right-back has been left frustrated under Luis Enrique this term having fallen down the pecking order and is looking to force a move away from Catalonia.
Interested clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool – Daily Express.
Pedro, FC Barcelona
Staying with Barca and another homegrown talent disillusioned at the club currently with expensive imports such as Neymar and Luis Suarez ahead of the Spaniard for a place in the starting XI.
Interested clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool – Metro.
Raphael Varane, Real Madrid
Finishing off the list is another Madrid star and another young defender who is considered among the most promising in the game, but is frustrated at the Bernabeu with Pepe and Sergio Ramos both preferred at the back.
Interested clubs: Chelsea, Manchester United – Daily Star.