
Transfer Window: Top 5 Buyable Players from La Liga's Relegated Teams
Deportivo la Coruña, Almería and Hercules have all been relegated to Spain's second tier. Their fans will not be pleased, and they will have to fight for their promotion to the top flight next season.
But while they re-set their goals, other teams in Europe might be getting ready to raid these teams for whatever talent they might have in order to improve their own squads while getting some players on the cheap side.
Some of the top players other clubs might be looking at will also be ready lo leave and join their new club on an adventure that hopefully doesn't end in relegation again.
Some to Consider That Didn't Make It
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Almería
Hernán Pellerano, Argentina, 26 years old, Central defender, €2 million
Albert Crusat, Spain, 29 years old, Winger, €2.5 million
Modeste M'Bami, Cameroon, 28 years old, Defensive midfielder, €1.5 million
Hernán Bernardello, Argentina, 24 years old, Defensive midfielder, €3.5 million
Deportivo la Coruña
Alberto Lopo, Spain, 31 years old, Central defender, €3 million
Adrían, Spain, 23 years old, Forward, €1.5 million
Hércules
Tiago Gomes, Portugal, 25 years old, Midfielder, €1.5 million
5. Kalu Uche (28 Years Old, Midfielder/Forward, Almeria)
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Season Stats:
37 matches, 8 goals, 3 assists.
Market Value:
€4.5 million
Could fit in:
A team that needs an all-around player that can play both in midfield and forward.
Clubs that might want his services:
Osasuna, teams looking to avoid relegation.
4. David Trezeguet (33 Years Old, Forward, Hercules)
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Season Stats:
32 matches, 12 goals.
Market Value:
€5 million
Could fit in:
A team that needs a veteran sub that is also an aerial expert and a classic nine in the opposing area.
Clubs that might want his services:
New York Red Bulls (to play him alongside Henry), AC Milan (needs a classic N0. 9 in case Pippo won't be back), Sevilla (Kanouté not coming back), Villarreal (if they lose Rossi), Real Madrid (if they don't re-sign Adebayor), Lyon (as backup to Gomis), FC Barcelona (tactical move from the bench).
3. Nelson Haedo Valdez (27 Years Old, Forward, Hercules)
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Season Stats:
25 matches, 8 goals, 3 assits.
Market Value:
€5 million
Could fit in:
A team that needs an all-around striker that can play on the wings or inside. Think in a (very) poor man's Carlos Tevez.
Clubs that might want his services:
Sevilla, Mallorca, Málaga.
2. Andrés Guardado (24 Years Old, Winger/Midfielder, Deportivo)
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Season Stats:
20 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists.
Market Value:
€6 million
Could fit in:
A team that needs a talented and fast left winger and that trusts the Mexican can return to form following various injuries.
Clubs that might want his services:
Spartak Moscow, Zaragoza, América (México), Monterrey (México), Tigres (México), middle-table teams across Europe.
1. Pablo Piatti (22 Years Old, Forward, Almeria)
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Season Stats:
41 matches, 10 goals, 5 assists.
Market Value:
€9.5 million
Could fit in:
A team that needs a dribbling, bold, goalscoring winger. Think of a (very) poor man's Lionel Messi.
Clubs that might want his services:
Sevilla, Atlético de Madrid, Málaga, Tottenham.
SOLD: Diego Alves (25 Years Old, Goalkeeper, Almeria)
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Price Paid:
Around €10 million, plus Feghouli's loan.
Could fit in:
A team that has lots of goalkeepers, but that needs a clear-cut top one, even if he's extremely underrated like Alves. Also, a team that starts with a "V."
Club that got his services:
Valencia









