Premier League Transfers: 10 Ligue 1 Players England Needs
8. Dimitri Payet - Marseille
Dimitri Payet was one of Europe's best performers statistically last season, assisting a massive 21 goals for his Marseille side, something no player in the 5 elite European leagues could top. Payet is a player constantly linked with a move across the channel, having being a consistent performer in Ligue 1 for Nantes, Saint Etienne, Lille and Marseille, since making his French league debut in 2005. This summer the playmaker has been linked with moves to West Ham and Everton, and despite Payet claiming he's happy at l'OM, if one of the big clubs in England come calling he could fancy a crack at the whip in the Premier League. He could be pricey with £14 million the reported valuation.
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