Lining up for soccer’s summer blockbusters

The threat of recession gripping the United Kingdom does not appear to have extended to its top soccer clubs, with vast transfer fees likely to change hands over the next few weeks.

Although the transfer window slams shut August 1, several clubs are playing a waiting game this year and are backing their boardroom skill and sense of timing to get the right man for the right price.

Here is a break down of the five biggest developing transfer story lines: