10 Players Most Likely To Join Manchester United This Summer

The bookies aren't always right when it comes to the transfer movement during the windows, but that doesn't stop their markets being hugely appealing to punters looking for an opportunity to boost their winnings. And in those markets, we tend to have an early indication of which players are linked to moving to new clubs, and who the footballing betting community think will be most likely to make those moves a reality. In that respect the odds market suggests the players who are most likely to join certain clubs every summer and winter, and with Louis Van Gaal coming to Manchester United to reinvent the club - and to reinvest the club's considerable wealth to bring success back to the club - the rumour mill has been in full flow suggesting which players the Dutchman will bring with him to bring Champions League football back to Old Trafford. With that in mind, we've looked through the markets to find those players whose futures have apparently been decided by the bookies and their punters, to bring a list of the players deemed most likely to choose United as their destinations according to the industry's money spenders and decision makers...

10. Mats Hummels - 8/11

Frank Augstein/AP/Press Association ImagesCurrent Club: Dortmund It's no surprise that the stock of the German squad has been given a rapid boost in the wake of the country's World Cup win over Argentina, but the side's quality was far from a secret, and players like Dortmund's central defensive enforcer have long been on the radar. Hummels was expected to miss the final through injury but was revived sufficiently and played against Argentina as his side stifled the attacking threat of Argentina for the most part. His presence at the heart of that defence is as valuable as he is to his parent club, with an average of 9 defensive actions per game and a strong record in duels against opponents. He would bring a very strong foundation to United, and would represent the best replacement for Nemanja Vidic, which is probably why SkyBet have made United favourites to sign him this summer. Actual Likelihood Of Move: Strong. Hummels should really be in the Champions League, but he is the kind of player who could be brilliant in the Premier League, and he will still pick up Champions League wages at the club, who will likely be back into top four contention under Van Gaal.