Every FIFA World Cup brings numerous talents to Europe’s top clubs, and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar is no exception. At the last World Cup, many stars “lit up” and it’s time for them to rise. Who is more deserving of this?
ENZO FERNANDES
Let’s start with the banal. The best young player of the 2022 World Cup only moved from River Plate to Benfica six months ago, but his games in the Portuguese Championship, the Champions League and now the World Cup have shown that he has definitely surpassed your current club.
The transfer may not happen in the winter, but in the summer serious guys with deep wallets will definitely come to Lisbon to get their hands on the 21-year-old defender.
With whom are the rumors associated? Manchester City, Liverpool.
CODE GAKPO
The Dutch striker became the mainstay of the ‘orange’, who scored three goals on the courts of Qatar. He could come to Qatar already in the status of a Manchester United player, but in the summer, at the last moment, the transfer failed, and the “devils” spent the entire transfer budget on Anthony.
After the World Cup, PSV’s requests for the most valuable asset will certainly increase, but there will definitely be some rich club ready to lay down the necessary funds for the 23-year-old goalscorer. Previously, they asked for at least 70 million euros for him.
With whom are the rumors associated? Manchester United, Real Madrid.
AZZEDIN UNAI
The Moroccan midfielder did not score goals or provide assists, but he did an enormous job in the defensive zone that deserves to be judged.
Azzedine Unai is only 22 years old, plays for modest Angers, he is extremely talented, which means a huge roster of clubs can line up behind him come winter. He may not immediately go to the great, but there will definitely be a rise.
With whom are the rumors associated? Barcelona, Seville, Leicester, West Ham, Wolverhampton.
ISMAIL SARR
Following Sadio Mane’s injury, it looked as if Senegal would not find another brilliant leader, but it turned out to be 24-year-old Ismaila Sarr. The speedy right-footed winger scored a goal, dribbled in every game and generally wreaked havoc on the opposing defence.
Sarr averaged 2.3 successful dribble attempts per 90 minutes, more than Lionel Messi, Neymar, Sofiane Boufal, Leroy Sane and many other stars.
Two years ago, Liverpool and Manchester United took an interest in him, but for now Sarr is playing in the Watford championship, but in winter the Senegalese is forced to promote to a more prestigious club.
With whom are the rumors associated? Newcastle, Liverpool, Everton.
JOAU FELIX
João Félix already plays for a top club (Atlético de Madrid), but for him this championship could also be a turning point in his career. In 2019, his transfer cost the “mattress” 120 million euros, but since then he hasn’t played, and everywhere you hear that Joao simply got into the wrong team.
In the 2022 World Cup, he scored one goal and provided two assists in four games, which confirmed his high level, and this may be a call for potential buyers who are convinced that Félix is worth it.
With whom are the rumors associated?: Manchester United, Arsenal.
Alexis McCalister
McAllister came to the 2022 World Cup as a substitute player, but already in the second round he secured his starting place, raising no doubts about the head coach’s decision. McAlister has shown great versatility in both attack and defence, something highly appreciated by the big European clubs.
The Argentinian midfielder is doing well at Brighton, but if he continues to show a high level in the Premier League, an offer from a top club will not be long in coming. But the price for the Seagulls will surely be high, because before the World Cup, the club signed a new contract with Alexis until 2025.
With whom are the rumors associated? Tottenham.
SOFIA AMRABAT
The Fiorentina midfielder had a top-level tournament and, importantly, worked throughout the World Cup without substitutions. The Moroccan defensive midfielder was the best in many stats at the end of the World Cup, but his 51 return of the ball in the semi-final with France stands out, a cosmic indicator.
This season, Fiorentina is unlikely to reach European competition, and after the World Cup, Amrabat will definitely want to play exclusively at the level of the Champions League and the best leagues in the world. According to informants, the violets require about 40 million euros, quite affordable for many clubs on the continent.
With whom are the rumors associated? Athletic, Liverpool, Tottenham, Barcelona, Brighton.
