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We take a closer look at the names floating around to step into Fox’s shoes. By Eric Ditzian Gemma Arterton Photo: Dave M. Benett/ Getty No sooner did news break that Megan Fox had parted ways with “Transformers 3” than the rumor mill started to churn with possible replacements for the displaced 24-year-old actress. Both TheWrap.com and AintItCoolNews.com have published reports from unnamed sources floating names of potential new love interests for Shia LaBeouf, from Gemma Arterton to Bar Refaeli to Zoe Saldana. So which one is the best fit? Let’s run down the list and see. Gemma Arterton Pros : The Wrap contends she’s the front-runner. Makes sense, in that she’s not only drop-dead gorgeous, but has experience with big-budget action flicks. In April, she appeared in “Clash of the Titans,” and her starring turn in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” will hit the big screen later this month. Cons : Blockbuster fatigue. Will she be eager to dive into a third mega-budget production? And will audiences want to keep seeing the same actress in blockbuster after blockbuster? Bar Refaeli Pros : There’s no doubting the Israeli-born Sports Illustrated swimsuit model has what Bay desires in terms of looks. And perhaps boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio can give her some acting tips. Cons : She has next to no experience. Her sole film credit is as the star of a small, upcoming psychological thriller called “Session.” Zoe Saldana Pros : She’s beautiful, a first-rate actress and has no problem kicking ass on the big screen. Cons : Like Arterton, Saldana already has two big franchises on her r