4) Wilfried Bony – Swansea
There’s something quite unglamorous about Bony, and we don’t exactly know what it is. Over the summer when he was linked, fans groaned, hoping instead we’d target a bigger, more exciting name. We did in the end, and signed Mario Balotelli… The fact is that no player has scored more Premier League goals in 2014 than the powerful Ivorian. He’s no slouch, has a rifle of a shot, is brilliant in the air, and has the technical ability to bring others into play. While he wouldn’t be the marquee signing many want, Bony would undoubtedly boost out frontline. If his movement was a little less predictable we’d potentially rate him even higher.
3) Paulo Dybala – Palermo
This could be a potentially fantastic signing. He’s rated at around £12m, which would be a snip if he realises his jaw-dropping talent. Dybala is only 21-years-old, moving to Europe after notching 17 goals in one season in Argentina as an 18-year-old. He’s nowhere near their level yet, but there’s serious stylistic comparisons to be made with Luis Suarez and Sergio Aguero. He’s feisty, scraps for possession, demands the football, and hovers around the final third. He can create, score, and work tirelessly for the team. Would be a a big risk obviously, and there’s an argument that we don’t need any more younger players – but it could turn out to be a masterstroke.
