Chelsea FC: Four Replacements for Fernando Torres

Sergio Aguero (Manchester City and Argentina)

The same age as Benzema, Aguero is another striker who has been prolific for both club and country. Having already proved himself in the Premier League, he is a ready-made replacement for Torres at the Bridge.

It was Aguero who came into the spotlight at Atletico Madrid when Torres departed for England and his arrival at Stamford Bridge would be history repeating himself. Aguero is capable of playing both as a lone striker and with a striker partner, as he did during his time at both Atletico and City.

At the Vicente Calderon, he was regularly paired with Uruguayan striker Diego Forlan. In 2007, he was the third-highest scorer in La Liga. The season after, he ranked fourth in the list of Primera Liga goalscorers. Forlan picked up the ‘pichichi’ gong that season.

His impact at the Etihad Stadium was immediate. He will always be remembered for his contributions to City’s first ever Premier League title triumph and what transpired on the final day of the season as the Citizens clinched the trophy in the dying seconds of the game.

But he will definitely have a very high price tag. He was bought for €23 million to Atletico from Independiente and City paid €45 million to bring him to England. He is currently valued at £30 million and even if City were to sell to one of their title rivals, they will surely attach a whopping price tag to him.

But should Chelsea snap him up, he would represent an excellent signing. He is prolific in front of goal, is very versatile, is strong in the air, has the physical qualities to excel in the league and like Benzema, has a record of a goal every two games. He’s scored 171 goals in 381 games at club level and a further 18 in 45 for his nation.