Current Stars Who Have Teased Premier League Fans For Years - Are They Worth The Wait?

Every transfer window brings hope and excitement for fans waiting to see their clubs' latest signings. However, there are some players who, year in and year out, have been persistently linked to Premier League clubs, only to somehow never make the jump. Imagine the level of anticipation and frustration these players must create with their ongoing rumors and negotiations.

Manchester United appears to be a common denominator among these frequently linked players. The club seems to be in the market for many talented footballers who have had their fair share of speculation. Although we often hear about their transfer targets, we decided to compile a team of the current players who are continuously tied to the Premier League and have yet to make their long-awaited move.

Our XI consists of the finest talents across different positions who have kept the fans speculating in recent years. While some of these stars may not end up joining a Premier League club, they have shown their potential and drawn the attention of top-tier managers with their exciting performances on the pitch. With that said, let us put together a dream XI of players perpetually linked to the Premier League, a team brimming with world-class skills and quality.

Here is our selection of eleven footballers. The players are picked based on the intensity of their transfer linkages, their impressive skills, and the areas where they could offer value to different teams within the Premier League.

GK: Keylor Navas

Our starting goalkeeper is Keylor Navas, who has often been touted as a target for some Premier League clubs. The talented goalkeeper has continued to showcase exceptional skills in his time at Paris Saint-Germain and CR Flamengo, indicating that he could add quality to clubs like Chelsea or Manchester United.

DF: Presnel Kimpembe

Another high-quality player from Paris Saint-Germain, Presnel Kimpembe, takes the first of our defensive positions. The highly-regarded French footballer frequently draws interest, primarily due to his talent and age. Potential transfers could provide clubs with years of quality defensive performances.

DF: Milenkovic Nikola

Nikola Milenkovic is next in line, as he proves his excellence in his time at the Serbian national team and clubs like Fiorentina. Throughout his career, he has remained a promising name in the football circle, which saw immense Premier League interest, yet it still seeks its final destination.

DF: Pau Torres

Pau Torres is a talented La Liga player tied to the transfer to Man United and Chelsea on various instances. His incredible skills on the pitch can strengthen his suitors' back four significantly.

DF: Ruben Dias

His leadership skills and brilliant defensive prowess might have caught the eyes of major English clubs long ago. We see Ruben Dias, a versatile and valued player for his current team, keeping a permanent place in gossip surrounding top teams.

FW: Jonathan David

Although forwards might see as much upheaval as many transfer periods see, Jonathan David has garnered attention with each cycle. Gifting a goal every time they find space puts them high on several pre-season scoring shortlists for prominent Premier League clubs.