Ranking the 5 best Deadline Day transfers

#3 Gareth Bale

Bale has been pivotal to Real's consecutive Champions League successes

Real Madrid signed Gareth Bale for £85.3 million in September 2013. It was the world record fee at that time surpassing the previous £80 million fee set by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Gareth Bale's first season was a roller coaster due to injuries, but the highlight of the season came in the thrilling 2014 Copa del Rey final where he outsprinted Marc Bartra from the half-way line and off the pitch before netting the winner in the 84th minute. Bale also scored in their Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid.

Here is a video of his incredible solo goal against Barcelona in the 2014 Copa del Rey final.

The Welsh Wizard is known for his powerful and stunning goals; he produced one of such stunning goals and a noteworthy performance against Liverpool in last year's Champions League final. His overhead kick was undoubtedly one of the best Champions League goals ever. His brace propelled Real Madrid to their third consecutive Champions League victory.

After the departure of Real Madrid's talisman Cristiano Ronaldo, Bale will be the man to replace Ronaldo, and he has all the potential to do that.