What Each of the 7 Biggest Clubs Should Do This Summer

With the 2018-19 season closing and the summer transfer window approaching, I delve into what each of these world class clubs should do this summer. 

FC Barcelona

1. Sign Antoine Griezmann

While he arguably shouldn’t be the top priority for Barcelona considering their defense is weaker than their attack, Griezmann would add a whole new dimension to FCB’s striking core. Like Messi, Griezmann can score, facilitate, and dribble. The combo would be deadly, especially with a star finisher like Luis Suarez in the middle.

2. Sign Matthis De Ligt

Signing De Ligt would be a massive help for Barca’s back line. The 19-year old was a star at Ajax this past season, and he would do wonders for Camp Nou alongside his fellow Ajax player Frenkie de Jong who recently signed with Barca.

3. Sign Filipe Luis

Filipe Luis has already rejected an offer from Borussia Dortmund as he expects to receive an offer from Barcelona. His free transfer would relieve Barca from paying too much for a 33-year old left back, but Luis will provide some much needed depth at left back as Jordi Alba struggled down the stretch and is only getting older. Ideally, Barca would bring back Alex Grimaldo to start at left back, but with Jordi Alba still on the roster, it seems as if Luis is the more likely option.

Real Madrid

1. Sign Eden Hazard

Hazard has been linked to Madrid for forever, and this could be the perfect timing to complete a move. Hazard enjoyed a remarkable season in the Premier League while Real struggled in all competitions. Now with Zinedine Zidane back at the helm, and Gareth Bale sitting on the bench, it seems that Hazard is the perfect for Madrid.

2. Sign Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe is the world’s best youngster at this point, and with Madrid’s inability to score goals, he would be a perfect signing. Mbappe has recently hinted at a departure from his current French club, and Zidane would be wise to throw his hat in the ring. Mbappe will instantly bring a whole new aspect to lacking Madrid attack that failed to perform with Karim Benzema at the 9.

3. Sign Alex Sandro

Madrid’s massive rebuild also requires defensive help. Sandro performed well in Juventus this year, and he would be in a rotation for a starting left back role with Marcelo who got beat defensively far too much last season.

Paris Saint-Germain

1. Keep Kylian Mbappe and Neymar

The first priority for PSG needs to be to keep their two superstars. While Edinson Cavani is a clinical star at the 9, Neymar and Mbappe are the true superstars which make PSG’s attack so lethal. The French club has already spent so much on securing their talents, if they spend even more money to make them stay, they will secure one of Europe’s finest attacks.

2. Sign Paul Pogba/Wilfred Ndidi

Even with Ander Herrera on the way, PSG needs some more defensive midfield help. If PSG wants to spend even more money to create their super-squad, Paul Pogba would be the obvious choice. Pogba will demand a high transfer fee and a high salary, but he will be able to make a difference on the pitch box-to-box. Meanwhile, Ndidi is a much cheaper option, but he has a wonderful work rate and is great at winning back possession.

3. Sign Kalidou Koulibaly

The center back would make an instant impact on a defense that is actually pretty weak despite boasting some big names. Alongside Marquinhos and Thiago Silva, Koulibaly would be a solid addition and security blanket for PSG.

Manchester United

1. Sell Alexis Sanchez, Sign Gareth Bale

Yes, you heard me: Gareth Bale. Bale is so out-of-favor in Madrid right now that United could swoop in and get him for cheap. Sanchez has been horrible since his return to Manchester but selling him will leave United with a more friendly wage budget as well as a wide open right wing. Bale could very well return to his prior form if given a chance to return to the Premier League.

2. Sell Ashley Young, Sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka

While United needs to sell most of their players in order to complete their rebuild, signing Wan-Bissaka, arguably the Premier League’s best right back last season, is also very important to rebuilding the defense. Ashley Young was absolutely terrible (and overpaid).

3. Sign Mauro Icardi

With all the rumors pointing towards Romeluu Lukaku leaving for Inter Milan, Icardi will most likely be put out of a job by the talented Belgian. Icardi could very well be a fit in Ole Gunner’s system, but he will be on a rotation with Marcus Rashford at the 9.

FC Bayern Munich

1. Sign Leroy Sane

Sane is one of the world’s best young wingers, and he could come relatively cheap to the German giants. Signing Sane would allow Bayern to push Gnabry to the inside of their formation behind Lewandowski as a replacement for the aging Thomas Muller and the departing James Rodriguez.

2. Sign Erik Ten Hag as manager

Ten Hag had a wonderful year in Ajax this season and is known for his ability to develop young players. With Bayern going through a rebuild, Ten Hag is the right man for the job. Also, signing him might lure one of his young stars from his current team.   

3. Sign Matthis De Ligt

Signing the world’s best young defender would go a long way to bolster Bayern’s defense. If Bayern signs Ten Hag, this could be a very possible option. The signings of Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin Pavard would allow Bayern a lot of freedom when it comes to the futures of Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels.

Liverpool

1. Sign Memphis Depay

Depay would give Liverpool even more attacking help alongside Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. While it seems unlikely all four could share the pitch at the same time, it seems very possible Depay could outplay Firmino and claim the starting striker spot to further improve Liverpool’s newly redesigned attack.

2. Sign Kai Havertz

Havertz would give Klopp a young attacking midfield general who distributes the ball well and can also score goals when needed. Havertz might develop nicely under his fellow German coach.

3. Sign backup fullbacks

With Alberto Moreno and Nathaniel Clyne gone, plus the uncertain future of James Milner, Klopp needs some depth at the fullback positions. Former FC Bayern backup Rafinha could be an option as a free transfer and/or perhaps Dutchman Denzel Dumfries.