Mario Mandzukic - Bayern Munich

Last but certainly not least, Bayern Munich forward Mario Mandzukic, who himself is an extraordinary player in front of goal. For me the Croatia international is criminally underrated and his talent is somewhat hidden in what is an exceptionally strong Bayern side.

He's tall, he's powerful and he's a real poacher in the box, and I think it's the latter that is the most important asset for the Blues right now. With the wealth of talent that could potentially be sitting behind him at Stamford Bridge the 27-year-old could be scoring for fun.

He has managed 14 goals this season in his 28 games but could lose his place in the team this summer with the pending arrival of Robert Lewandowski from Borussia Dortmund. Surely that can only be good for Chelsea, as game time is important for such a talented player.

Although he is the oldest of the bunch, Mourinho has proved in the past that he is more comfortable working with a mature squad than a young one, so even that can be seen as a positive.

I would say that Chelsea should certainly be moving for Mandzukic.

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Diego Costa - Atletico Madrid

A move for this player has been mooted for a while round west London as he seems to tick every box that the Portuguese boss is supposedly looking for.

He certainly ticks the physical presence box, he's good in the air and on the deck, can use either foot and has a certain amount of aggression in his game - much like the aforementioned Drogba. That's not to mentioned the sheer quantity of goals that he has scored.

Costa scored 20 goals in his 44 games last season for Atletico Madrid, but he's already bettered that this term with 25 in 29 outings. There is still a lot of the season to play too.

There are so many positives that come with the Brazil-born forward. For instance, it's rare that when he sets off on a dribble that defenders can overpower or out-muscle the striker. He's also a creative outlet, so he can spark attacks from almost anywhere on the pitch and leave opponents looking silly.

But there are a few downfalls, too. Costa has been known to lose his cool over little things and just recently has been in the spotlight for throwing his hands about.

For me he would be third in the list of these strikers, but he would still be a remarkable choice come the summer should he be available, and I'm sure the thought of playing with Hazard is a tempting one.

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Edinson Cavani - Paris Saint-Germain

The Uruguayan has really made a name for himself over the last couple of years with his form for Napoli and more recently Paris Saint-Germain. His rough and ready approach to the game is combined brilliantly with his nimble movement and finished off with his composure in front of goal - something that saw him score 104 goals for Napoli in just 138 games.

A remarkable statistic I am sure you would agree.

Having topped the 30 goals mark in all three seasons in Serie A, he got his big move to the French capital and has continued his blistering form. Sat amongst some of the biggest names in European football, Cavani has hit 20 goals in his 29 games for  the club so far.

The reason I would agree with a move to Chelsea is because firstly he would be the main man, or the spearhead of the attack if you like, and secondly because he is a physical presence - something the Blues have been lacking since Didier Drogba's departure.

If there was a chance of Mourinho capturing his services in the summer then I would expect the manager to do so, because he's an incredible talent.

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Tom Cleverley

Tom Cleverley is a player who not only frustrates me to watch, but it also saddens me that he has not reached the potential that was hoped for him by so many spectators.

His loan appearances for the likes of Watford and Wigan were a real learning curve and it looked as though he would return to United with an added vigour, hunger and most importantly a base to grow him ability.

This hasn't happened though and I still don't know where he fits in at the club.

Yes he keeps the ball moving in the middle of the pitch and yes he adds some energy into what looks to be a sluggish midfield, but he certainly isn't cut out to play for a club aiming for the top and he won't prove to be a match winner either.

You could argue that he helped United to the title last season, but I honestly feel United need to add some real quality to the side and should sacrifice Cleverley in the process.

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Patrice Evra

The Frenchman is another whose deal runs out in the summer and although he is still bossing the left flank at Old Trafford, I think it may be time to get rid, let him start afresh elsewhere and go all out to sign Luke Shaw from Southampton and get a reserve who is happy to act as back up.

Evra has been a fine servant over the years and it will be a shame to see him leave the club, but if Moyes is serious about giving his squad an overhaul and restarting with his own players, then I think Evra needs to go.

Moyes has been linked with numerous left-backs in his short time at the club so perhaps he's not entirely happy with Evra's input, though it's probably a more a case of adding to the squad and strengthening his options.

The France international is by no means out of gas, but in my opinion he is running out of it and should be shown the door before it's too late.

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Rio Ferdinand

I personally think that Ferdinand is past his sell-by date and with him being out of contract in the summer it is the perfect time to give him the boot and structure the future of the United defence around the likes of Phil Jones or Chris Smalling.

Ferdinand is renowned for his calm, laid-back approach to the game in which he likes to play nice football and knock it out from the back, but his ageing legs has meant that he has become a bit of a liability.

For me the Old Trafford club already have a number of players who are stronger options than the former England skipper, and the longer he is at the club the worse he is going to get.

His reading of the game is still impressive, but when you turn slower than a delivery truck and are about as quick as one too, it's hard to carry out what you are planning on doing in your head.

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The Man In Charge - Brendan Rodgers

It may seem obvious, but to lead a solid set of players you need a manager who knows what he's doing, and Liverpool have that.

Brendan Rodgers knows what he wants and knows how to get it. Upon arriving at Anfield the Irishman planted a lot of seeds in terms of structure, youth players and a desire to play silky football, and we are now seeing those plans coming to fruition.

The Reds have popped the ball around the pitch beautifully this season and it is complimented by creative movement off the ball and a group of players who read into what the boss is trying to do.

This season Liverpool have won 14 of their 24 Premier League games and have scored the second most amount of goals in the division behind Manchester City, but their backline could do with tightening up a bit.

For me there could be no better man in charge of Liverpool right now and he will go some way to securing Champions League football in Liverpool once again.

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A Nice Blend Between The Players In The Squad

Looking at the Reds squad there is a evident balance amongst it and it's worked wonders this season. It is important to get the balance correct, both in terms of age and physical abilities.

The defenders are big, powerful outlets from Kolo Toure to Martin Skrtel, and even their full-backs are athletic players. Then, the further forward you get the more nimble the squad gets and it allows them to weave in and out and carry out a flexible approach.

There are also old heads in the ranks, with the likes of Steven Gerrard, Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson, but they are surrounded by younger players making their way in the game. Philippe Coutinho is 21, Raheem Sterling is 19 and Jon Flanagan is also still only 21, while a host of younger players have also taken part this season.

The harmony in the squad seems terrific and I think that will go a long way to securing fourth place for the Merseysiders.

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Deadly Duo: Daniel Sturridge And Luis Suarez

If you are a Premier League side looking for a place in the top four, or even fighting for a place in the top two, there's a good chance that you need three or four world class strikers. Manchester City have Sergio Aguero, Alvaro Negredo and Eden Dzeko, as well as Stevan Jovetic. Manchester United have Wayne Rooney, last season's top scorer Robin van Persie, Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez. Liverpool also have a remarkable strike force, though it's only a duo.

Luiz Suarez missed a handful of games at the start of the season following his suspension, but since his return he has 23 goals in his 22 games, and his partner in crime Daniel Sturridge has grabbed 17 in 19.

It's a remarkable return from the goal-grabbers and they alone have enough in them to fire them into the top four, in my opinion. They are both players who can create, can improvise and of course can hit the back of the net, all the while being flexible outlets who can glide in and out of positions.

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Wayne Rooney

Okay, the England international has just returned from injury and was bound to be a bit rusty, and he had not played with Juan Mata and Robin van Persie previously as an attacking three, but he will still be disappointed with his individual performance.

Rooney, to his credit, covered a massive amount of grass as he looked to begin his comeback with a bang, but it led to him being bypassed in certain situations.

He managed four shots, one from just inside the Stoke half which hit the target, but should've done better with a close range strike from deep inside the Stoke box.

He went up for seven headers and lost them all and was wasteful in his distribution. He played one creative pass that split the City team, but other than that he looked sloppy.

There's no doubting that he is a match winner, or at least when he wants to be, and he will use it as a platform to improve, but I don't think he should be starting the next one.

Especially as the United squad is packed with so much talent.

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