PREMIER LEAGUE LOAN XI

GK – Thibaut Courtois, Chelsea to Atletico Madrid

Atletico have done pretty well out of Chelsea’s purchase of the young Belgium international from Racing Genk, having had him in goal while winning their second successive Europa League title last season.

LB – Fabio, Manchester United to QPR

You feel a bit for Fabio as he has had to watch his twin brother Rafael go from strength to strength back at their parent club. We’ll have Fabio in our team though – it was him of Andre Santos.

CB – Anton Ferdinand, QPR to Bursaspor

Rio’s brother hasn’t been in the best of form over the past few seasons but he does have decent Premier League experience.

CB – Johan Djourou, Arsenal to Hannover 96

What happened to Djourou? He had two spells of playing so well when injuries meant he was thrust into the Gunners first team. A horrific spell at right back last season seemed to crush his confidence.

 RB – Alan Hutton, Aston Villa to Real Mallorca

Scotland could do with the Alan Hutton of a few seasons ago, when the exciting and aggressive full-back convinced Tottenham to pay Rangers (Glasgow that it, not GMF’s Loan Rangers) somewhere in the region of £5million for his signature.

CM – Michael Essien (captain), Chelsea to Real Madrid

Bit of a glamour signing for the GMF Loan Rangers this; Essien may have injury troubles but he is still a top quality midfielder and will be bossing it for us. His vast experience will also mean he gets the armband.

CM – Emmanuel Frimpong, Arsenal to Fulham

We have opted for a steely Ghanaian connection in the middle of the park and it doesn’t get more muscle-bound than Essien and Frimpong. If anything the young Gunners midfielder can provide some entertainment in the dressing room with his antics.

RM – Wilfried Zaha, Manchester United to Crystal Palace

Calm down please, we know Zaha hasn’t played for the Old Trafford club just yet but he is technically on loan. The young England international will give the Loan Rangers a bit of unpredictability out wide.

LM – Andros Townsend, Tottenham Hotspur to QPR

Spurs’ young star gives the team another tricky winger that is prepared to take on defenders – old fashioned wingers, in TV analysis cliché parlance. This ok because we have two central midfielders that are more accustomed to sitting deep.

CF – Romelu Lukaku, Chelsea to West Brom

Another young Belgian sent out for a bit of fun by the Blues, Lukaku has been absolutely brilliant. The 19-year-old has scored 13 times in the Premier League, bringing the Loan Rangers that rare combination of power and pace.

CF – Andy Carroll, Liverpool to West Ham

Carroll’s two goals for the Hammers in the win over West Brom last weekend had the look of a man that is regaining his confidence; a thundering header and a technically fantastic cushioned volley. Carroll on form is more than a handful and Lukaku’s versatility could make them a useful partnership.

Which other on-loan stars would you have picked instead?