5 players who could break Paul Pogba's world record transfer fee in the summer

European super clubs are not afraid to spend big money and plenty of star players could be on the move this summer for huge amounts of money. While Paul Pogba’s world record transfer fee of £89 million rose quite a few eyebrows, the amount might well end up looking like a bargain in the future.

All the players on this list are proven world-class stars and are capable of winning matches single-handedly. As such, they are extremely important for their teams and only a world record transfer bid could see them move in the summer. Let us take a look at 5 players who could break Pogba’s world record transfer fee of £89 million in the next transfer window:

#5 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Manchester City or Real Madrid)

The 27-year-old Gabon international has been in fine form for Borussia Dortmund this year having scored an incredible 23 goals in 29 appearances. The pacy forward has long been linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund and both Manchester City and Real Madrid are said to be interested in securing his services.

Blessed with blistering pace and decent finishing skills, Aubameyang has publicly spoken of his intention to play for Real Madrid. Zidane and Perez are also said to be fans of the flamboyant Gabon international, With Benzema and Morata not exactly setting the world on fire, Aubameyang could become the latest galactico at Madrid.

However, should Madrid decide to not pursue the striker, Aubameyang could well ply his trade in the Premier League with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.The Spaniard has used Aguero sparingly so far and Aubameyang’s speed and hard work are said to have greatly impressed the former Bayern Munich manager.

A striker at the peak of his career at the moment, Aubameyang could well spark a bidding war and end up breaking the world transfer record in the summer transfer window.

#4 Thomas Muller (Manchester United)

The ever reliable German forward, Thomas Muller has not been at his best this season. Having struggled to adapt to Ancelotti’s dynamic team formation and tactics at Bayern Munich, Muller has often found himself on the bench and has only scored 5 goals in 29 appearances so far.

However, Muller, like Aubameyang, is still only 27 and possesses undeniable class and quality. A long-term Manchester United target, there were plenty of reports stating that Bayern Munich had rejected a £85 million bid from the Red Devils for the German Superstar.

With Muller struggling to find regular playing time and Manchester United ready to stump the cash, a bid of close to £90 million could see the versatile forward move to Ol Trafford in the summer transfer window.

#3 Antoine Griezmann (Manchester United or Chelsea)

The transfer saga threatening to dominate the headlines in the summer transfer window, Antoine Griezmann could be the next big superstar in the Premier League. In the past few seasons, Premier League’s best players (like Luis Suarez or Gareth Bale) have all preferred to play in the La Liga, but the arrival of Griezmann could prove to be a refreshing change for Premier League fans.

There have been plenty of reports linking the Frenchman to Manchester United with even Griezmann’s image advisor saying it could happen. However, what most fans forget is that Atletico Madrid have a transfer ban (they can sell, cannot buy) and only a mammoth bid well over the world record transfer fee could force the Rojiblancos to sell their star man.

Also, with Chelsea unsure about Diego Costa’s future, Roman Abramovich might well look to another Atletico Madrid striker to lead the line at Stamford Bridge next year.

#2 Paulo Dybala (Real Madrid or Barcelona)

When a player is linked with both Real Madrid and Barcelona, it is obvious that the player has some genuine quality. Still only 23 years and already having the world at his feet, Paulo Dybala is expected to win the Ballon d’Or in the future.

Technically gifted and capable of scoring spectacular goals, the left-footed Argentine has long been seen as Messi’s heir at Barcelona. However, Real Madrid are also huge fans of the Juventus forward and they are ready to bid well over 100 million to secure his services.

A transfer tug of war between the two Spanish giants could well end up making Dybala the costliest player of all time in the next transfer window.

#1 Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)

Eden Hazard has rediscovered his form and swagger this season and it is easy to see why Real Madrid have made the Belgian winger their prime target for the summer transfer window.

Eden Hazard has been one of Chelsea’s top performers this season with 10 goals and 4 assists in all competitions. Blessed with pace, dribbling ability and excellent technical skills, Hazard is seen as a perfect fit at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Chelsea himself has made no secrets of his admiration for French manager Zidane, even calling him his idol in an earlier interview.

When asked if he'd like to play under the Frenchman one day, he added: "Yes of course. When I was little, I watched him on television and the internet for hours. I talked Zidane and I ate Zidane. But, and I repeat it, I feel very good at Chelsea”.

Real Madrid usually get the players they want and a world record transfer bid could force Chelsea into selling their star man.