Liverpool have captured Swiss defender Philipp Degen on a free transfer as Rafa Benítez looks to construct a squad capable of mounting Liverpool's most credible challenge for the Premier League title since the Spaniard's arrival in 2004. But is Degen any good? And who else will be arriving through Anfield's door this summer?

Arsenal are not beset by goal-scoring problems but profligacy in front of goal has been a consistent issue as the club endeavour to pick up their first trophy since 2005. David Villa has been touted as the answer and Spaniard is set to leave Valencia in the summer, with Arsene Wenger poised to move for the striker.

Keegan and Toshack. Quinn and Phillips. Owen and Heskey. Football is littered with successful examples of the 'classic' big man/little man partnerships. And with Peter Crouch linked with a move away from Liverpool, could he and Jermain Defoe form the latest tall/small partnership?

Amidst the embarrassment of riches that is the Man Utd squad, Patrice Evra is comparatively low down in the superstar stakes. While Ronaldo, Rooney, Tevez et al usually monopolise the newspaper column inches, Evra has to settle for being one of the best and most consistent performers in the United team.

Footballing World’s list of the finest fifty footballers from the 2006/7 season is based on all football since June 2006, including the World Cup. There were three strong contenders for the number one spot - but who rules the roost?