The Premier League, while the most exciting league in the world, can no longer claim to be at the very pinnacle of the footballing world.
Manchester United and Liverpool both continue to languish in mediocrity, while Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham were a shambles in the Champions League. Only Chelsea can claim to be close to the best teams in the world, and they aren’t even in Europe’s premier competition this season.
It seems then, that while the league is superbly exciting, there are far better teams out there. This is no truer than in the case of Real Madrid and Barcelona. Spain’s biggest teams are once again battling for the La Liga title, while both sides are in with a chance of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League, although Barcelona must count on another European miracle.
While both teams have a glut of talented players, there is no doubt that some Premier League players will be the targets of the big two, with some massive names potentially moving abroad:
David de Gea – Real Madrid
Just leave already! Image Source: Twitter
Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
Wonder if he knows he is second choice? Image Source: Twitter
Romelu Lukaku – Real Madrid
Karim Benzema beware.
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Dele Alli – Real Madrid/Barcelona
Daniel Levy will make an absolute killing off Alli's sale. Image Source: Twitter
Eden Hazard – Real Madrid
Hazard will probably be the first £100+million player.
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Philippe Coutinho – Barcelona
Courted by Barcelona so much that it's a bit creepy now. Image Source: Twitter
Hugo Lloris – Barcelona
Good with his feet and loves the odd howler, he's like a better Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Image Source: Twitter
Harry Kane – Real Madrid
Another Spurs player that will leave London in his prime. Image Source: Twitter
Saido Mane – Barcelona
Liverpool would already have been relegated twice this season without him.
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Sergio Aguero – Real Madrid
Every year Madrid show interest and nothing ever comes from it. Image Source: Twitter
Kevin De Bruyne – Real Madrid/Barcelona
Jose Mourinho's biggest mistake - apart from keeping Marouane Fellaini.
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N’Golo Kante – Real Madrid/Barcelona
Not the best ball player, but he is shining at Chelsea, so why not in Spain? Image Source: Twitter
Hector Bellerin – Barcelona
Dani Alves' heir, just much, much faster. Image Source: Twitter
Toby Alderweireld – Barcelona
A Pique replacement with tattoos, what more could you ask for? Image Source: Twitter
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It is unfortunate for English football that so many of the best players in the Premier League will be sorely tempted by any offer from Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and
Luis Suarez have all been poached recently, and all have shone in Spain.
The likes of Hazard, de Gea, Kane and Coutinho have all been linked in recent months with a move to either of Spain’s big two, while the rest are so talented that, if they continue on their current path, they will surely draw attention from either side.
For the Premier League clubs in question, they will be hugely disappointed to lose their stars, but they will command massive fees from Madrid and Barcelona, which they can invest intelligently, well, unless you’re Daniel Levy that is.
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