4. Shay Given
Without doubt one of the best goalkeepers of the Premier League era, Given has this season, found himself in the footballing wilderness having lost his place between the sticks at Villa to the impressive Brad Guzan. A constant for Newcastle in his prime,
Given is thought to be searching for one last move as his fantastic career approaches its end. And with the goalkeeping position one of the hardest to adequately fill, Given could be prized from Villa for a minimal sum and provide a high level of consistency and ability to those Premier League managers willing to back former Newcastle man. Many forget Given's exploits. The Villa stopper has made
462 Premier League appearances since his debut for Blackburn Rovers and is currently also
Ireland's most capped player. His experience is virtually unrivalled throughout the Premier League, and his acquisition could prove a shrewd move for teams towards the bottom end of the table. For the newly promoted clubs; Cardiff, Hull and Crystal Palace, Given's signature would act as a foundation for which to build a solid defence, that could prove the difference between safety and relegation.