12. Aston Villa – Ciaran Clark
Villa have already lost their three best players this summer, with Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph joining Liverpool and Manchester City respectively, as well as Ron Vlaar leaving to become a free agent. If Clark goes too, Tim Sherwood’s men are screwed.
11. Everton – Phil Jagielka
Chelsea and Man United transfer target John Stones is the guy making all the headlines this summer, but fellow England rock Jagielka is the real glue in Everton’s defence. Lose him and goals will be leaked way too frequently.
10. Sunderland – Jermain Defoe
He only scored four goals in 17 games last season, as it took him a bit of time to readjust to the Premier League. However, those goals, including a stunning winner against Newcastle, were all vitally important. Defoe will almost certainly reach double figures this term. Those 10 or so goals will be crucial.
9. West Brom – Saido Berahino
Linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs so far this summer, but he remains at the Hawthorns. The Baggies really can’t afford to get rid of their star man, who scored 20 goals in all competitions last season.
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