World Cup stars who could move this summer
Nine World Cup players could be the subject of summer transfers as clubs respond to their performances in North America. The tournament has raised the profile of emerging talent and may accelerate moves involving leading European sides.
– Bradley Barcola: The 23-year-old PSG forward has scored twice for France and is linked with Liverpool and Arsenal, having not been an automatic starter in Paris.
– Ayyoub Bouaddi: Morocco’s 18-year-old midfielder impressed during the run to the quarter-finals and is reportedly attracting Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG.
– Yan Diomande: RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger is valued at around £100m, with PSG and Manchester United reportedly interested after Liverpool did not meet Leipzig’s demands.
– Djed Spence: England’s full-back had a mixed World Cup while playing through the tournament after a broken jaw, amid wider injury and suspension problems in defence.
- World Cup displays could trigger major summer transfers.
- Teenagers Bouaddi and Diomande have attracted elite-club interest.
- Barcola and Spence are also among potential movers.