Kelvin Leong picks the players from relegated clubs Middlesbrough and Newcastle who will interest Premiership clubs.
Middlesbrough
Robert Huth - 5 million
The huge German giant formerly of Chelsea fame. Good addition for newly promoted clubs.
Suggested destinations: Birmingham, West ham, Everton
David Wheater - 6 million
Upcoming England international. Good heading abilities with a strong tackle.
Suggested destinations: Tottenham, Aston Villa, Wigan, Fulham
Emanuel Pogatetz - 5 million
No nonsense Austrian defender. Can be an influential voice in defence.
Suggested destinations: Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Wigan, Fulham
Adam Johnson - 6 million
A young version of Stewart Downing. Not the finished article yet but has great potential.
Suggested destinations: Everton, Aston Villa, Primera Liga
Gary O'Neil - 6.5 million
Good seasoned campaigner with a dynamic engine.
Suggested destinations: Portsmouth, Wigan, Fulham
Stewart Downing - 12 million
Enough said. He will move to secure his 2010 World Cup spot. Problem is his long-term injury.
Suggested destinations: Tottenham, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City
Tuncay Sali - 8 million
The Turkish striker never gives up. Tried in vain to rally the troops. Could be a bargain buy for one of the European-spot clubs.
Suggested destinations: Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham,
Newcastle United
Sebastien Bassong - 8 million
Arsene Wenger is a firm admirer. Surrounded by headless chickens at Newcastle, he will show his true worth with a big club.
Suggested destinations: Arsenal
Steven Taylor - 9 million
Been a mainstay for the England U21 squad. Has potential to become a future England captain.
Suggested destinations: Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton, West Ham
Habib Beye - 7 million
One of the shining lights of a disastrous Toon campaign. Overlapping runs have been his signature move all season.
Suggested destinations: Primera Liga, French Ligue 1
Alan Smith - 6 million
A striker who has lost his way. Played mostly as a defensive midfielder. A move to a club in need of a forward could resurrect his faltering career.
Suggested destinations: Hull, Birmingham, Wolverhampton
Obafemi Martins - 10 million
The pint-size Nigerian never fit into Newcastle's formation. Packs a thunderous shot and has the speed to trouble most defences.
Suggested destinations: Chelsea, Man City, Primera Liga
Michael Owen - Free
One of the best England strikers of the past decade. Problem is his huge wage bill and constant injuries.
Suggested destinations: No comments
Mark Viduka - 6 million
The Australian hitman can hold the ball up and will be a key asset to teams playing the long-ball like Sam Allardyce's Blackburn Rovers.
Suggested destinations: Blackburn, Wigan, Everton, Portsmouth
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