Ozil promotes Premier League: which other German talents could thrive?

An excellent all-rounder, the Bochum-born prodigy could add vision and exuberance to many a Premier League side, but it is big-guns such as Chelsea and Manchester United who should look to poach the 20-year-old now before his pricetag rockets. The Red Devils (20/1 with Coral to win the 2015/16 CL) certainly have a midfield spot up for grabs and should see the long-term in Goretzka rather than a quick fix in Bastian Schweinsteiger or even Ilkay Gundogan.

Take a peek at Goretzka’s skills here:

Patrick Herrmann (Borussia Monchengladbach)
Adaptable Hermann is another who can be deployed almost anywhere in attack and, at 24, he finally seems to be coming into his own. Usually stationed on the right wing, Herrmann hit 16 across all competitions for his club, and was a recent debutante under Low, impressing with his passing range and runs on the big stage.

Previously linked to Man Utd before penning a new deal, Hermann would perhaps be a better fit for Tottenham, who could use added impetus out wide.

Herrmann’s highlights:

Christoph Kramer (Borussia Monchengladbach)
Hermann’s clubmate Kramer has lost some of his limelight to central midfield partner Granit Xhaka this campaign, but continues to be consistently excellent at shielding the defence.

Already established in the Germany ranks, Kramer is just waiting for his chance to cement a regular spot, and would be a perfect fit for the physical nature of the Premier League. Adept at breaking up play with a tenacious tackle but also a great reader of the game, the 24-year-old could add grit to Arsenal, who appear to be on the hunt for an enforcer.

Does Kramer have what it takes?

Bernd Leno (Bayer Leverkusen)
All the German goalkeeping hype regarding who could one day step in to sweeper keeper Manuel Neuer’s boots has rightly revolved around Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona lately and rightly so, while Premier League clubs are said to be circling for young Cologne custodian Timo Horn.

However, another future Die Mannschaft stopper who could prove to be a challenger to the throne is lithe Leno, and should Man Utd need to recruit a new post protector in summer, the 22-year-old would be a canny capture.

Leno’s top stops:

Max Meyer (Schalke)
Another Schalke starlet, but this time reared in their own academy, Meyer gave the world a glimpse of the magic in his feet with a superb Champions League performance against Real Madrid, and boasts composure way beyond his 19 years.

Should this top talent become available, expect Man City (14/1 to lift the 2015/16 Champions League) to be sniffing around as they seek to rejuvenate an ageing squad.

View Meyer’s top tricks and flicks here: