Five Bale alternatives for Blues to target.
With Chelsea being linked with a stunning £90m move to sign Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, CaughtOffside takes a look at five other possible targets who could prove better for the Blues or at least better value for money…
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5) Ezequiel Lavezzi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Linked with Chelsea in the past, the classy Argentine winger could be a top signing for the Blues for a fraction of Bale’s fee, with rumours he could move for under £20m.
4) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
Another potentially expensive player if he signs a new Liverpool contract with a £60m release clause, but Reds starlet Raheem Sterling arguably has more potential than Bale and his best years ahead of him.
3) Juan Cuadrado (Fiorentina)
One of the most exciting wingers in Europe last season, Fiorentina star Juan Cuadrado has been linked with Chelsea in the past, as well as many other top clubs, and could move for just £35m.
2) Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich)
Supposedly keen on a move abroad, Bayern Munich’s rising star Mario Gotze is a phenomenal talent and one who could be better than Bale already, based on his performances this season.
1) Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Another player strongly linked with Chelsea in the last few days, Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus is available for just £20m next summer and is arguably a more complete player than Bale, with superb intelligence and end product.