Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paris Saint Germain

A star with some of the biggest clubs in world football, the 34 year old has long been considered a target for MLS. A move the player himself seems eager to make, reports in Sweden last year claimed he had already begun the process of applying for an American visa.

Then a few months later Zlatan told Yahoo Sport. “I think it would be an amazing experience [to play in America]. I see that soccer is growing a lot in US I mean, I was here 10 years ago [and] soccer was not on the level that it is today, but it’s growing. It’s growing in the right direction and I want it to be on the level of Europe. It will come here.”

Still able to perform at the top level he would likely command a salary upwards of $10million a year. Realistically that means only a select few MLS clubs can afford the Swede, with New York City FC arguably the best placed to sign him. Of course any deal for Zlatan would require NYCFC to dispense with one of their current Designated Players: David Villa, Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard.

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Radamel Falcao, Chelsea (on loan from Monaco)

The Colombian’s move to Chelsea was always likely to be a risk. He didn’t look well suited to English football during his time at Manchester United, and his stint at Stamford Bridge has done little to change that opinion. With Chelsea seemingly eager to cancel his loan deal at the club, it is likely they will have to find a new team for him before they can do so.

A return to Spain could be on the cards, but any move will require Falcao to drop his sizeable wage demands. Already linked with Club America of Mexico and the Columbus Crew SC, a deal to join the latter may not be the worst idea. Gregg Berhalter has built a team founded on talented wingers that like to cross, which could be ideal for a player lacking in mobility but still possessing intelligent movement like Falcao.

If the former Porto man is still unsure, perhaps a chat with compatriot Juan Pablo Angel could convince him. The striker spent a fruitful five years in Major League Soccer with the New York Red Bulls, LA Galaxy and Chivas USA before finishing his career at home with Nacional in 2013.

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Junior Hoilett, Queens Park Rangers.

After emerging from Blackburn Rover’s academy the future looked bright for Junior Hoilett. Quick, skilful and a constant danger with the ball at his feet, he seemed destined for greater things. Sadly his career has not transpired that way, with his move to QPR providing few highlights.

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