5 alternatives to Gareth Bale for Manchester United

#4 Florian Thauvin (Marseille)

Thauvin would be a good alternate to Bale.

The Frenchman may not be as popular as other players on this list, but there is no denying that he is a talented player. Despite the quality in depth of the French national team, he still managed to make it to Russia, this speaks of the volume of his ability.

Though he had a horrible first season in the Premier League with Newcastle, he is clearly over it and his 25 goals and 13 assists speak for that.

He has been also touted as a potential replacement for Arjen Robben at the Allianz Arena. While Marseille are said to be in no mood to sell their star player, Manchester United's financial muscle could easily persuade Marseille into selling him.

The former Newcastle winger is likely to cost United less money compared to Bale and he is just 25 years old as well and like Bale, he can also be a goal scoring threat, which would make him a good alternative to Bale.

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