5 players Chelsea could have signed instead of Romelu Lukaku

#3. Harry Kane - Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur v Morecambe: The Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Harry Kane is one of the best players in the Premier League.

The English captain has been with Tottenham since 2009 and has developed into arguably the club's most important player. Kane is a household name in English football and has put in excellent performances consistently over the past few years.

Kane is undoubtedly Spurs' attacking talisman. Kane boasts a stunning goalscoring record for club and country and has won several individual trophies during his career.

He has won the Premier League Golden Boot on three different occasions and also won the prestigious Golden Boot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Despite winning a plethora of individual trophies, Kane is yet to win any major club trophies.

Manchester City came closest to signing Kane last summer, but both their bids were ultimately rejected by the club's chairman, Daniel Levy. A move to a bigger club would certainly do Kane a world of good.

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#2. Erling Haaland - Dortmund

TSG Hoffenheim v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Erling Haaland is arguably the most in-demand commodity in world football.

The Norwegian is one of the best strikers in the world and has been extremely consistent over the past couple of years. Having made his name with RB Salzburg, Haaland went on to sign for Dortmund in 2020 for just €20 million.

Considered one of the biggest bargains in football history, it's fair to say Haaland has already repaid his club's investment. The 21-year-old's goalscoring record is nothing short of phenomenal, even boasting a scary average of more than one goal per game.

Haaland has been the subject of multiple bids from several clubs in the past, but all of them have failed to go through. With several heavyweights like Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United showing great interest, there is an increasing feeling that Haaland will leave Dortmund this summer.

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#1. Dusan Vlahovic - Fiorentina

Benevento Calcio v ACF Fiorentina - Serie A

Dusan Vlahovic is undoubtedly the best striker in Serie A right now.

The Serbian footballer has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame over the past couple of seasons. Vlahovic burst onto the scene during the 2020-21 season, scoring 21 goals in 37 league appearances.

The 21-year-old shows skill and maturity beyond his years and is also armed with incredible pace and immaculate finishing. Vlahovic even equalled Serie A's record for most goals in a calendar year, one that he shares with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Vlahovic has seemingly started the season with a burning desire to outperform himself. He has already scored 17 goals in just 21 games and looks set to break his own record, if he stays until the end of the season.

Several clubs including Arsenal, Tottenham and Juventus have shown interest, with Vlahovic seemingly leaning towards a move to Turin. Irrespective of how the transfer window unravels, Vlahovic certainly looks like one to watch for in the future.