Chelsea Transfers: 5 Replacements For Ashley Cole

4. Leighton Baines

With only two years remaining on his current deal with Everton, Leighton Baines has emerged as a possible transfer target for a number of club's including Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris St Germain. He has emerged as one of the best left-backs in Europe this season after a number of impressive displays for the Toffee's and is as such valued at £15 million by his club. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants him as a replacement for Patrice Evra whilst Chelsea want him for similar reasons - to replace Ashley Cole. Baines is one of the first names on David Moyes' team sheet these days, and the defender isn't afraid to go forward in attack, either. He has scored three times this season and provided four assists, and has started every single one of Everton's 21 games this season. Source(s): Independent
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