3. Christian Eriksen
Of course, if Spurs do lose Bale, one of the best attacking midfielders in the game, they're going to need to find an adequate replacement. One option there is Christian Eriksen of Ajax, one of the hottest properties on this summer's transfer market. The 21-year old has bags of potential and is considered one of the best up-and-coming young midfielders in Europe. The exciting Danish international has refused to sign a new contract at the Amsterdam Arena, as he seeks fresh challenges away from Holland, where he has already won the Eredivisie three times. He also
wants to play in England, too, which should give Villas-Boas even more encouragement in making an offer for the starlet. Though he isn't as good as Bale is right now, there is real promise that he may be one day.
Value: £14 million