Premier League coaches looking for new recruits ahead of the 2015-16 season could do worse than to cast their eyes over the Copa America.
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The continental championship will showcase the best talent South America has to offer (apart from Luis Suarez, of course) and will give EPL fans a valuable glimpse of some of the talents who may well arrive in England next season.
Manchester United are set for a busy summer, with Louis van Gaal needing to improve almost every area of his first XI.
In this feature, we profile five Copa America stars he may well consider to fix some of the failings in the Red Devils’ squad.
Edinson Cavani
According to the Metro, Manchester United are preparing a £60 million bid for Paris Saint-Germain hitman Edinson Cavani.
The Uruguay international enjoyed a magnificent campaign in Ligue 1—bagging 18 goals in 35 outings in the French top flight—and would be a considerable upgrade on the likes of Radamel Falcao and Robin van Persie.
Nicolas Otamendi
Valencia centre-back Nicolas Otamendi has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer.
For his part, the Argentine stopper appears keen on a move and is believed to have sought to push through a transfer to the Premier League.
United fans watching Otamendi and current Red Devils star Marcos Rojo in defence together for Argentina may well be getting a valuable glimpse into the future!
Gonazalo Higuain
Napoli’s Argentine forward Gonzalo Higuain could be set to follow Rafael Benitez out of Naples, with a trio of Premier League sides linked to his signature.
Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be keen on the £40 million forward, although the Daily Star believe that Arsenal might pip both to the hitman.
Jackson Martinez
Colombian striker Jackson Martinez has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in recent weeks, but might Arsenal and Manchester United also have something to say about the forward’s destination?
The player has a €35m release clause according to the Daily Mail, and is the kind of all-round forward that could feasibly lead the line for a domestic giant such as United.
Could his performances at the Copa America tempt Louis van Gaal to attempt to bring the striker to Old Trafford?
Roberto Firmino
According to ESPN [via the Metro], Roberto Firmino may already be a United player by the time the continental showpiece kicks off.
Van Gaal as reportedly reached an agreement on a £13.1 million-deal which would see the Hoffenheim playmaker move to Old Trafford this summer.
The Brazilian had been linked to both Manchester City and Liverpool, but it looks like the Old Trafford outfit have beaten both of their fiercest rivals to the talented 23-year-old’s signature.