1. Alex Song
Cameroon midfielder Alex Song looks highly unlikely to force his way back into the Barcelona starting XI under Luis Enrique this season. Indeed, it’s something of a surprise that he remains at the Nou Camp, in light of considerable interest from the Premier League. West Ham United have appeared close to a move at stages this summer, but is the former Arsenal man holding out for something better?

2. Victor Moses
The Chelsea forward impressed sporadically in pre-season, and appeared likely to complete an unlikely u-turn at Stamford Bridge and return to prominence. He was even praised by Jose Mourinho, and there was reason to believe he would have a role to play this term. However, the arrival of Pedro pushes Moses down the pecking order once more, and both Everton and Tottenham Hotspur may be prepared to offer him a way out.

3. Kevin-Prince Boateng
No player on this list needs a move as urgently as Prince, who has been ostracised at Schalke. A return to prominence at the Veltins Arena looks unlikely—at least while Horst Heldt is in town—and the Ghana midfielder will not be allowed to leave for nothing. There have been suitors in England, the USA, and Turkey, but after a move to Al Ittihad fell through, it’s hard to know what tangible options the former Milan man has on the table.

4. John Obi Mikel
For the last few transfer windows, John Obi Mikel has been tipped for a Stamford Bridge departure, yet he remains at the club. He has only made one cameo so far this season, and with Kurt Zouma growing in prominence as an option at the base of the midfield, it’s hard to see Mikel enjoying too much playing time this term…despite the troubles of Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic. Mikel could be a key performer at a top-half EPL side, but will the opportunity arise before the window closes?

5. Jonathan Mensah
The Ghana defender’s ban from action ultimately cost him the faith of Celtic, and the Scottish giants opted to move for Manchester City’s Dedryck Boyata instead. Without a move, Jomens looks stranded at Evian, who now feature in the French second tier following relegation last term. The centre-back is still young, and surely deserves to play at a better level, but will anybody take a risk on him in August, knowing that he can’t feature for several months? It would be a gamble, no doubt, but one that—in the long run—would surely pay off.

6. Tokelo Rantie
There were signs last season that Rantie might need to consider his options away from Bournemouth. The Bafana Bafana frontman made 12 appearances in the Championship, in the Cherries’ title-winning campaign, but didn’t once make Eddie Howe’s starting lineup. Similarly, he only managed two goals, and it was little surprise when the south-coast club moved to bolster their forward options this summer.

7. Emmanuel Mayuka
Unfortunately, even three years after he arrived on English shores, it’s impossible to class Emmanuel Mayuka among Southampton’s list of terrific signings over the last few seasons. While some, like Victor Wanyama, have starred in the Premier League, and others, like Dejan Lovren, have moved on for big money, Mayuka has stagnated. The Zambian’s star turn at the 2012 Afcon feels like an awfully long time ago now, and the forward may need to move to revitalise his career away from St Mary’s.

8. Ideye Brown
A year ago, Ideye Brown moved to West Bromwich Albion as the side’s record signing. A year (and a change of managers) later, it’s hard to see what future he has at the Hawthorns. He hasn’t featured yet this term, and the arrival of Salomon Rondon—who has taken Brown’s mantle of the Baggies’ all-time record purchase—pushes him further down the pecking order. If he can’t secure a move away from The Hawthorns, a season spent sitting on the bench alongside Victor Anichebe looks likely.

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