4 big players who could leave La Liga this summer

The transfer window is open once again and various clubs have started assessing various areas of their squad as they plan ahead of the upcoming campaign. In fact, it seems the World Cup is not even slowing things down as several clubs have involved themselves heavily in the transfer market.

The likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, and AC Milan have all announced popular deals this summer. Like their European counterparts, La Liga clubs are also busy in the transfer market as they plan to strengthen major areas of their squads before the next campaign kicks off.

The Spanish clubs have enjoyed a lot of reputation for buying the finest players in the market for the past few years. That feat is set to continue this summer as these clubs are already hunting for the brightest talents in the transfer market.

While the La Liga will welcome a lot of new superstars this summer, the division will also be losing some of its important figures. With many players constantly linked with speculations regarding their future, we take a look at 4 superstars who could take the exit route from the Spanish top flight this summer:

#4 Andre Gomes

Gomes has struggled ever since he switched to the Camp Nou

Portugal International, Andre Gomes is one of the few players that could depart the La Liga in order to search of green pastures elsewhere this summer. The superstar left Valencia for Barcelona in 2016, but after failing to find his feet at the Camp Nou, he is reportedly eyeing a move away from Catalonia.

New Arsenal head coach, Unai Emery is reportedly keen to lure the out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Having signed Stephan Lichtsteiner, Bernd Leno and Sokratis Papastathopoulos recently, the former Paris Saint Germain boss wants to make the Portuguese his fourth signing of the transfer window.

According to The Independent, the Blaugrana are likely to request for a fee of around £30 million for the 24-year-old and Emery is prepared to sanction the sales of other superstars to raise the funds.

#3 Steven Nzonzi

The midfielder could link-up with his former boss at Arsenal

With the departure of Jack Wilshere and doubts over Aron Ramsey's future, Unai Emery is working hard to strengthen Arsenal's midfield ahead of the upcoming campaign. This has reportedly led the manager to pursue a number of superstars, including Sevilla's Steven Nzonzi.

The France International could be set for a return to the Premier League this summer after his former boss convinced the Gunners to snatch him up from the La Liga. The pair worked together at Sevilla between 2015 and 2017 and that relationship could contribute to the success of the deal.

However, The Gunners would need to cough out some cash as the Spanish outfit will demand nothing less than £35 million to part ways with the Frenchman.

#2 Gareth Bale

Bale could return to the English Premier League this summer

The Spanish League might lose a lot of top players during this transfer window. Real Madrid winger, Gareth Bale is one of the incredible superstars who could take the exit route out of the La Liga this summer.

The winger joined Madrid in 2013 where he firmly established himself as one of the finest attackers in the world. However, after seeing his game time reduced at the Santiago Bernabeu amidst injuries and fitness issues, the Welshman is reportedly determined to continue his career elsewhere.

After his heroics in the recent Champions League final where he bagged 2 goals, the winger dropped some comments that have brought a lot of speculations regarding his future. He said:

'I was very disappointed to not be starting, I thought that I deserved to start,'

'I want to be playing every week. And if I can't do it at Real Madrid then I will have to do it elsewhere.'

'I just want to enjoy this moment and have a rest. Then I will sit down with everybody at a big table and see what my next move is.'

Having declared his intentions, Bale could be set for a return to the Premier League this summer. Manchester United are currently leading the race to sign him while Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are also likely destinations.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo is set for a new challenge this summer

Cristiano Ronaldo's potential departure from Real Madrid has dominated the transfer window so far. After spending 9 years at the Santiago Bernabeu, the attacker feels it is time for him to quit the Spanish League and take on another challenge elsewhere.

The Portuguese dropped a nuclear bomb on the Los Blancos fans following their Champions League triumph in May. After the victory, he said in an interview:

“It was very nice to be at Real Madrid … In the coming days, I will give a response to the fans, who have always been at my side.”

Now that Portugal have been knocked out of the World Cup, reports have emerged that Ronaldo is angling towards a move to Juventus this summer. In fact, Goal recently reported that the winger has already agreed on a deal worth €30 million (wages) with the Old Ladies.