With news that Manchester United are ready to break the bank and spend a crazy £80m to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid this summer, here’s a look at five big-name alternatives who’d be more worth the money…
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1) Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
A world class winger who still has his best years ahead of him, Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus could move for around £50m this summer and would surely be more worthwhile than a fatigued and stroppy 30-year-old Ronaldo for £80m.
2) Memphis Depay (PSV)
Perhaps available for a bargain £20m, PSV wonderkid Memphis Depay has been compared to Ronaldo in his style of play, but has a whole decade of world class performances ahead of him at the age of just 21.
3) Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
Another player just approaching his peak years, Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has been linked with United on occasion and is another prolific goalscorer from out wide, though he’d likely cost around £50m – a far more sensible price.
4) Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
An extremely prolific goalscoring winger, Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann is another big name who’s been compared in playing style to Ronaldo, though he’s another who’d surely be cheaper and who still has his best years ahead of him.
5) Kevin De Bruyne (Wolfsburg)
A player notching up incredible figures in goals and assists this season, Wolfsburg winger Kevin De Bruyne is perhaps the best option of the lot, looking utterly world class and probably available for an absolute steal at around £40m.