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With the 2015/16 season drawing to a close, thoughts are turning to the summer signings that could transform teams for the next campaign. So could Zlatan Ibrahimovic be coming to the Premier League? How about Alvaro Morata?Goals win games and here are 10 players from the continent who could help provide them... Zlatan Ibrahimovic Ibrahimovic scored twice in his last appearance at the Parc des Princes According to the man himself, Ibrahimovic is leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a legend having scored more than 150 goals in his four-year stay in the French capital. At 34, the Swedes age profile might lead some to conclude that the powerful striker is past his best but theres no sign of his output deteriorating. While a move to Major League Soccer has been mooted, Manchester United have also been linked with bringing Ibrahimovic to the Premier League.Michy Batshuayi Michy Batshuayi is a target for a host of clubs across Europe this summer The Belgium international scored plenty for Standard Liege as a teenager and having enjoyed a breakthrough season with Marseille, netting 21 goals, a big move now beckons. Everyone knows hes leaving, says Marseille coach Frank Passi and England is the likely destination. Team-mate Steven Fletcher claims that he has everything you need for the Premier League and Sky Sports understands that the 22-year-old is on West Ham and Tottenhams shortlist.Alvaro Morata Juventus Alvaro Morata scored in last seasons Champions League final After a fine first season at Juventus in which the Spaniard scored against his old club Real Madrid in both legs of the Champions League semi-final before also finding the net against Barcelona in Berlin, Morata has had a quieter campaign in 2015/16. Having had to play second fiddle to Mario Mandzukic, hes even courted Premier League interest by saying it is more attractive for a striker so expect the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal to be on alert. However, Sky sources understand Real Madrid will activate his £24m buy-out clause and potentially sell him on at a profit. Alexandre Lacazette Alexandre Lacazette has been open about his Premier League ambitions The top scorer in France last season, no easy feat with Ibrahimovic around, Lacazettes form dipped in the early part of the 2015/16 campaign. However, hes been hot again of late, scoring 11 goals in his last 10 games for Lyon. Its not been enough to earn him a place in Didier Deschamps France squad but it might help get him to the Premier League - an ambition hes been very open about. Sky sources understand West Ham and Tottenham are interested. Lucas Perez Lucas Perez has enjoyed a fine season in La Liga with Deportivo la Coruna Its not been a conventional rise to the top for 27-year-old Lucas, with spells in Greece and Ukraine behind him, but the Deportivo La Coruna forward has certainly announced himself with 17 goals in La Liga this season - even finding the net in seven consecutive games late last year. Leicester are reportedly prepared to make the Spaniard their club record signing but wont have it all their own way with Lucass name also thought to be on Arsenals list.Antoine Griezmann Antoine Griezmann has been one of the stars of Atletico Madrids season Its all about the team at Atletico Madrid, but when an individual is as good as Griezmann theres still room for superstars in Diego Simeones system. The France international has scored more than 30 goals for the club this season including the crucial away goal in Munich that helped see off Bayern in the Champions League semi-final. With four years left on his deal, Atletico are under no obligation to sell but Chelsea have still been linked with a bid.Gonzalo Higuain Gonzalo Higuain came second in the race for the European Golden Shoe A consistent scorer in his seven-year stay at Real Madrid, Higuain has long been linked with Premier League clubs and thats not going to stop after his stunning season with Napoli. The Argentine is the Serie A top scorer, having netted 36 goals in 35 games - the best campaign of his career. Although the 28-year-old is expected to spearhead Napolis Champions League campaign next term, Arsenals need for a striker means his name will continue to come up.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has impressed with Borussia Dortmund Only Robert Lewandowski has outscored Aubameyang in the Bundesliga this season, with the Dortmund striker maturing into one of the most exciting talents around. Hes well aware that the Premier League would suit him too - theres so much space, he said in April - and got a taste of in scoring against both Tottenham and Liverpool in this seasons Europa League. There isnt a club in the competition that wouldnt want him in the squad.Edinson Cavani Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani continues to score regularly The impending exit of Ibrahimovic, might reduce the likelihood of Cavani following him out the door at PSG but the 29-year-old Uruguayan did describe the prospect of a Premier League move as very appealing as recently as March. He is the third highest goalscorer in Ligue 1 this season and his continued good form in front of goal could persuade Manchester United to make good on an interest that was widely reported in the winter.Vincent Janssen Netherlands international l Vincent Janssen has starred for AZ With 27 goals for AZ this season, Janssen is the Eredivisie top scorer and at just 21 can expect lots of attention this summer. The hard-working forward was in the lower leagues last year but is developing fast with 21 of his goals coming in 17 games since January. 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That very same mid-August afternoon not too many leaving the Emirates would have forsaken their post-match pint in favour of popping down the bookies and investing their hard earned wages on a first title in a decade for the red half of North London. On the football side of things memorable individual moments, and dire team performances captures the essence of the Barclays Premier League season to date. Most regrettably, and with the whole world and Sepp Blatter watching in, all has been compromised by the dark art of players masquerading as modern day Victorian era circus acts of the most fraudulent type. Placing significant doubt in the minds of the officials and kidnapping our emotions as they lay prone. Distorting and destroying the beautiful game as they go. All motivated by their singular vain attempts to hijack the outcomes of matches. In what could have been termed in the past as isolated incidents has now manifested itself into a league-wide epidemic. In the lead up to the holidays the UEFA President discussed this contagious virus with a media outlet, Professor Platini offering up the idea of introducing Rugbys Sin Bin to the football pitch. Where similar to our Ice Hockey Penalty Box, players are banished for upwards of 15 minutes at a time. In theory it sounds plausible. The reaction though to this temporary banishment would simply be for teams to shut up shop as the head coach signals for the team bus. All of course worked and perfected on during the week on the practice pitch. In doing so Joe Public gets robbed of their paid for 90-minute full on football experience. As I have repeatedly stated until going completely blue in the face, why for the life of me Goal Line Technology was introduced ahead of establishing the ways and means to eradicate this most unpleasant of aspects in soccer is beyond any rational reason or purpose. Blame the International Football Association Board, the games rule makers, all you want Michel but please do remind me how many times has the issue of fake goals showed up so far this BPL season? Meanwhile Manchester Uniteds Ashley Young and Adnan Januzaj have formed the most destructive double act in all of world football. As your holiday viewing pleasure was spoiled Sepp lets not get all reactive. Instead we need to thoroughly examine and analyze the root causes. Im no rocket scientist but even Ive observed from the comfy confines of my local microbrewery emporium player simulation [dive is a four-letter word after all] occurs either inside or within close proximity to the opponents penalty area. Where, more often than not, a Gareth Bale occurs when matches are deadlocked. According to Opta, since August 2008 no other BPL player has been yyellow carded more often than the worlds most expensive footballer.dddddddddddd Dont go thinking this is a recent phenomenon. Thats an aberration. Jurgen Klinsmann may well be the BPL pioneer and he played for Spurs back in 1994/95. Players will continue to behave in this way as long as any potential reward on offer outweighs in their minds any inherent risks involved. Upping the yellow card to a red might achieve a desirable outcome in the short term. However deceiving officials is part and parcel of football for about as long as forwards have been deceiving defenders into blind alleys. As a species we are reliant on our deceptive abilities. Football cant wait for our slow-moving administrators to provide us with the solution. This particular macro problem requires a micro solution. Think local. As egos only do excuses clubs need to take the responsibility. That doesnt mean you lay the blame for defeat four-square with the officials Mr. Moyes. Do us a favour and next time a decision skews in the English Champions favour apologize on behalf of your vanquished opponent. Even better intervene during the actual incident itself. Right there in the heat of intense battle. Hows that for showing your badly behaving players the difference between what is right and wrong. If the influential folks behind Manchester Uniteds Red Issue fanzine feel compelled to take to the social media airwaves to let the manager know how they feel about cheating players they might be onto something. Yesterday some UK media pointed out that the purveyors of Red Issue was graciously well accepting of defeat against Spurs but most certainly let it be known in no uncertain terms they want to rid their beloved club of the cheats camouflaged as Manchester United players. Its time for the clubs and those who are paid the biggest bucks to carry the burden. Otherwise we might well witness a situation where a fan will take matters into their own hands. On New Years Day, at just about the same time Chelseas Oscar went all Hollywood on us we got a rather large hint of what that could possibly involve. When a Millwall fan could no longer take what he perceived to be a number of incorrect decisions going against his club. He then proceeded to invade the pitch, menacingly approach the referees assistant, grab his flag and rip it to shreds. Hell does indeed lack the fury of an upset Millwall supporter. I prefer though the measure that hits players hardest. Right there in their pockets. I recall a time when a predecessor of Arsene Wenger, the uncompromising Terry Neill was the guvnor of Highbury back in the late 1970s. An Arsenal man to the core who played for the club for over a decade, Neill hit upon after a rather novel solution following a particular sterile performance from the Gunners. In his post-match briefing with reporters Neill wasnt advocating bringing the players in the next day for a Sunday morning training session. Instead he was looking forward to the players coming into his office Monday morning and justifying why they should receive their weekly salary. Away with you Ashley, Adnan et al. Go home and explain that one to the missus. You can reach and follow Noel Butler at:Noel.Butler@BellMedia.ca@TheSoccerNoel ' ' '