2. Anywhere But England
Despite losing out to Koscielny and Mertesacker, Vermaelen is still one of the best defenders in the Premier League. Fast, strong in the air, and a clean tackler – Thomas has all the qualities necessary to play as a title-chasing side’s first choice centre-back. It doesn’t matter who he joins this summer – he will improve them immensely. In order to avoid strengthening a direct rival, we need to ensure the Belgian doesn’t remain in the Premier League. He would provide Manchester United with a massive defensive boost which could prove costly come the end of our 2014/15 campaign.