Deulofeu to Everton? Five other promising players who need a move

Championship Player of the Year Patrick Bamford is another high-profile Chelsea starlet that could benefit from a move, with a gaggle of top-tier teams said to be scrambling for the striker.

Adnan Januzaj (Manchester United)
Manchester United would be unwise to let their 20-year-old wing wizard exit Old Trafford permanently, but a loan move looks essential if Januzaj is to reach the heights he looked capable of when bursting onto the Manchester scene under David Moyes.

The brilliant Belgian has not fared so well for game time under Louis van Gaal and has undeniably stagnated, contributing no goals or assists last season. Everton would be an excellent destination alongside Deulofeu, to link up with compatriots Romelu Lukaku and Kevin Mirallas.

Another Red Devil fledgling in need of a more permanent switch is versatile wideman Jesse Lingard who, at 22, can no longer afford to wait in line for a chance.

Check out Januzaj’s skills:

Jese Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
Also 22 is Real forward Jese, who cannot be considered merely a prospect anymore, but has just 56 senior team appearances under his belt, with 23 coming in the most recent campaign.

Should the Spanish starlet wish to progress he could do worse than follow Juan Mata’s example and leave the Bernabeu behind. Having already seen the sale of Castilla talent Alvaro Morata come back to bite them, Madrid may be loathe to part with Jese, but other Spanish sides such as Sevilla or Valencia could make a great stage for the attacker.

Other Los Blancos youngsters who may not want to queue for opportunities could be Russian flank threat Denis Chershev and Brazilian midfield shield Casemiro, or even sought-after centre back Raphael Varane.

Sergi Roberto (Barcelona)
At 23, Roberto may spy his chance to become a Nou Camp regular with Catalan legend and midfield schemer Xavi Hernandez having departed Barca.

The Spanish giants (10/3 to retain the Champions League) and treble winners are still looking to strengthen over summer despite a transfer ban, though, having openly admitted interest in powerful Paul Pogba, and it may be kinder to let Roberto find regular first-team football elsewhere.

Tidy on the ball like any La Masia graduate worth their salt, Roberto could have his pick of La Liga clubs, but may also find a home in Serie A should Inter Milan let Mateo Kovacic leave, while possession-oriented Southampton could be a shout in England.

Take a peek at Roberto’s talent: