Chelsea Transfers: 5 Replacements For Ashley Cole

2. Fábio Coentrão

Contrao The Portuguese left-back is reportedly going to be used by Real Madrid as bait to land Gareth Bale, if certain reports are to be believed, and will be offered to Spurs in a part-exchange deal. Coentrão is another one of those versatile left-backs and is not afraid of contributing to the attack. He is just as comfortable on the wing as he is at the back, and the former Benfica man has scored 21 goals and provided 17 assists throughout his eight year career. For that reason Chelsea should try and hijack any proposed move to White Hart Lane. The Portuguese' is one of the best left-backs in football, but hasn't really been able to replicate his impressive performances on the international stage at club level for Madrid - he has only played 10 times for the La Liga outfit this season. With him being on the club's fringes, he might be tempted into a move in this transfer window or next... Source(s): Daily Mail
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