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5 Serie A stars Premier League teams should target

By Rucker Haringey

Oct 14, 2014; Harrison, NJ, USA; Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin jumps over a Canada defender during the second half of their international friendly soccer game at Red Bull Arena. Colombia defeated Canada 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2014; Harrison, NJ, USA; Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin jumps over a Canada defender during the second half of their international friendly soccer game at Red Bull Arena. Colombia defeated Canada 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 14, 2014; Harrison, NJ, USA; Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin jumps over a Canada defender during the second half of their international friendly soccer game at Red Bull Arena. Colombia defeated Canada 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2014; Harrison, NJ, USA; Colombia midfielder Fredy Guarin jumps over a Canada defender during the second half of their international friendly soccer game at Red Bull Arena. Colombia defeated Canada 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /

Fredy Guarin-Inter

The Colombian midfielder Fredy Guarin is another name that won’t be foreign for Premier League fans. We’re used to seeing him feature regularly on International duty and he’s been rumored to join just about every club in the Premier League over the past several transfer windows. This window might be the one that sees him make a move given his struggles to find regular playing time at Inter.

Guarin can be quite a frustrating talent at times. He has a lot of ability to dribble and create for his teammates, but he has more belief in his ability to finish than his talent should afford him. He’s only managed one goal in his 12 appearances for Inter so far this season. If a Premier League manager can reach him and convince him to be more of a facilitator and traditional midfield player than a quasi-number 10 then he could be a large asset.

One thing Premier League fans would love about the Colombian is his effort level. He plays football as it’s meant to be played. He shows a lot of passion out on the pitch and there’s no question that he comes to play every time out. He’d be a good example for younger players in terms of the effort that’s required to play world-class football. In particular, clubs with young Central and South American talent could bring Guarin in to help mentor those youngsters.

He might be hesitant to leave first-place Inter for a mid-table Premier League side but you never know. England’s top-flight teams could do a lot worse than adding this fiery midfielder to their side in January.

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