The players Premier League clubs wish they could have back as Gareth Bale looks set to snub return to Tottenham

The players Premier League clubs wish they could have back as Gareth Bale looks set to snub return to Tottenham
Gareth Bale is reportedly in no rush to re-join Tottenham in the summer despite being unwanted at Real Madrid.Spurs could potentially give the Wales international a way out but he appears in no hurry to go back to his former club.Getty20

Gareth Bale could leave Real Madrid in the summer

Fans of the north London club would no doubt want to see one of their best former players return, even if it is only on loan with a 10million fee.A first XI with Bale, Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Heung-Min Son could help fire them towards that Premier League title race next season, even if Christian Eriksen were to move the other way to Madrid.But what about the rest of the teams in the Premier League who are the players they wish they could have back. Arsenal Serge GnabryThe Gunners sold the midfielder to Werder Bremen for just 5million in 2016 because he found first-team opportunities limited.Bayern Munich signed him just a year later and he has gone on to be one of their best players this season as they won the Bundesliga.Getty20

Serge Gnaby has emerged as a key player for Bayern Munich

The German club look likely to make a number of changes during the summer with the midfield set to be built around the likes of Gnabry and Thiago.Bournemouth Matt RitchieThe Cherries sold Ritchie to Newcastle in 2016 for around 10million as he dropped back down to the Championship.He won promotion back to the Premier League with the Magpies and has gone on to be one of their key players.This season he has found himself at left-back because of injuries and performed well.20

Matt Ritchie has been played at left-back for Newcastle this season

Brighton Oliver NorwoodThe midfielder has been promoted from the Championship for the last three seasons with Brighton, Fulham and Sheffield United respectively.His permanent move to the Blades was only made in January but has been an impressive figure in their midfield.The 28-year-old was also named in the PFA Championship team of the year.Getty20

Oliver Norwood was named in the Championship team of the season

Burnley Michael KeaneBurnley signed the central defender for around 2million in 2015 following a season long loan. He helped them get promoted back to the Premier League in his first season as a permanent player.Everton were able to prise Keane away from Turf Moor for around 30million and has the potential to be one of the best central defenders in the league.Getty20

Michael Keane was signed by Everton for 30million

Cardiff Aaron RamseyThe midfielder came through the youth system at the Welsh club but played just 22 times before being sold to Arsenal for 4.8million in 2008.The 28-year-old spent 11 seasons with the Gunners racking up 369 appearances and three FA Cups before being let go on a free transfer this summer.Getty20

Aaron Ramsey has left Arsenal to join Juventus on a free transfer

He will join Serie A giants Juventus ahead of next season and will become one of the highest paid British players ever.Chelsea Mohamed SalahTake your pick with the players Chelsea who have gone on to thrive after being sold by the Blues.The one who has made the most impact over the last two seasons is Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.20

Mo Salah has been one of the best players in the world over the last two seasons

The 26-year-old was sold to Roma in 2016 for just 13.5million but just a year later moved to the Reds.Two consecutive Premier League golden boots and back-to-back Champions League finals show it was a bit of a mistake letting him go.Crystal Palace Glenn MurrayHe may be 35-years-old but Murray has shown he can still score goals in the Premier League.The striker struggled in the top flight with Palace as he managed just eight Premier League goals in 33 games.Getty20

Glenn Murray has scored 25 Premier League goals over the last two seasons

Murray has managed 12 and 13 goals in the last two seasons and with that return he would have been Roy Hodgsons top goalscorer.Everton Gerard DeulofeuThe Toffees paid around 4.2million for the forward in 2015 but returned to Barcelona two years later when they activated a buy-back clause.Watford signed the 25-year-old on a permanent deal at the start of this season and he has thrived with the Premier League club scoring 10 league goals.Getty20

Gerard Deulofeu helped Watford reach the FA Cup final

Fulham Moussa DembeleThe striker netted 15 times in the 2015/16 Championship season before getting a move to Celtic.Two years at the Scottish club, with 51 goals in 94 games, saw him win back-to-back domestic trebles.The 22-year-old signed for Lyon at the start of this season and netted 17 times in 40 games and he’s now being linked with Manchester United.He surely would have fired the Cottagers to safety this season.Getty20

Moussa Dembele has scored 17 times for Lyon this season

Huddersfield Tom InceThe winger played just one season at Huddersfield before being sold to Stoke City for 10million.With their relegation back to the Championship for next season, they may wish to have a player like Ince to call upon.Getty20

Tom Ince was signed by Stoke for 10million

Leicester NGolo KanteThe midfielder was signed from Caen for just 5.6million and he was instrumental in leading them to the Premier League title in 2016.Chelsea bought the 28-year-old for around 32million and won the league in his first season with the Blues.Getty20

N’Golo Kante helped Leicester win the Premier League title

Liverpool Philippe CoutinhoThe Brazilian was a key member of Liverpools squad and was twice voted as the clubs player of the year.He was sold for a deal worth up to 142million in January 2018 but has struggled to settle at Barcelona since the transfer.Coutinho would give the Reds extra depth to their frontline if he returned.Getty20

The Brazil international made a 145m move to Spain with huge expectations

Manchester City Jadon SanchoThe highly-talented teenager is regarded as one of the best prospects in world football and has shined at Borussia Dortmund this season.The German club signed Sancho from City in 2017 for just 8million because of the lack of first team opportunities.Transfer fees of around 100million have been reported for the winger this summer.Getty20

Jadon Sancho signed for Borussia Dortmund for just 8million

Manchester United Wilfried ZahaUnited have spent hundreds of millions on transfers over the past few seasons and there are few players they would like to have back.One who fans may want to see get a second chance is Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.Getty20

Wilfried Zaha has consistently been one of Crystal Palace’s best players

He was signed for around 10million in January 2013 but only made four appearances before being sold back to the South London club.Newcastle United Georgino WijnaldumNewcastle sold the midfielder for around 23million in 2016 following their relegation.He has since been a key member of Liverpools squad under Jurgen Klopp and most recently scored twice in the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.Getty20

Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice in Liverpool’s Champions League win over Barcelona

Southampton Gareth BaleSouthamptons revered academy has produced some top Premier League talent including Luke Shaw, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.One player who tops the lot is Gareth Bale who has gone on to be a star with Real Madrid and helped them win four Champions League titles.

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Tottenham Gareth BaleLikewise with Southampton, Spurs may wish they could have kept hold of Bale for a little longer.His 2012/13 season for them was sensational with 21 goals in 33 league games. The 28-year-old picked up the player of the season award and a world record transfer fee of 85.3million.Getty20

Gareth Bale’s time in Madrid has turned sour

Watford RicharlisonThe forward impressed in his lone season for Watford last year scoring five times while adapting to the Premier League.Everton tempted him away with a deal worth up to 50million and netted 13 goals this season.Getty20

Richarlison is a fans’ favourite at Goodison Park

West Ham Dimitri PayetThe attacking midfielder was a popular figure with the Hammers during his two seasons at the club but angered some fans with the way he left.He was sold for 25million in January 2017 to Marseille and last season finished runner-up in the Europa League.20

Dimitri Payet left West Ham on a sour note

Wolves Wayne HennesseyIt is hard to pick a player who Wolves would want back, especially after their incredible season. They seem to be signing quality players without losing any.One who could still do a job for them in the Premier League is goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, who played 166 times for the club.20

Wayne Hennessey played 166 times for Wolves

Now at Crystal Palace, he has the experience that would provide competition for Rui Patricio and John Ruddy.

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