The players at the tournament in Brazil who could be on the move on the back of it.
With the 2014 World Cup in Brazil now in full swing many clubs across the planet are looking to use the tournament as a platform to identify new talent.
Some of the best players in the world are on display, but there are also some hidden gems that could perhaps be acquired on the cheap and here is an XI of the stars likely to be on the move after the competition.
GK – Guillermo Ochoa, Mexico
After his fine performance against the Brazilians on Tuesday there are probably a few more taking a look at this goalkeeper other than Arsenal and Liverpool, with the 28-year-old available on a free transfer after leaving Ajaccio.
Source: Independent.
RB – Dani Alves, Brazil
Despite still being considered by many to be the finest attacking full-back in the game, an overhaul at FC Barcelona under new head coach Luis Enrique could see Alves on his way.
Source: Daily Express.
LB – Daley Blind, Netherlands
This extremely versatile defender has caught the eye of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur and the Ajax star can play at left-back, wing-back, or even in midfield.
Source: Mirror.
CB – Ezequiel Garay, Argentina
Currently at Benfica, Garay has admitted he could leave the Estadio da Luz this summer and despite long-term interest from the Red Devils, Zenit St. Petersburg look set to land the South American.
Source: The Sport Review.
CB – Eliaquim Mangala, France
Another highly coveted defender from the Primeira Liga now as this FC Porto enforcer is wanted by Chelsea, United and Manchester City, with the 23-year-old’s ability to also play at left-back.
Source: Mirror.
CM – Sami Khedira, Germany
After missing the best part of a year with Real Madrid following a cruciate ligament injury, Khedira is about to enter the final year of his contract at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and Los Blancos are willing to sell.
Source: Daily Star.
RM – Alexis Sanchez, Chile
Another who could be axed by Barca despite having already shown his talent at the World Cup and a number of potential suitors are interested, with Juventus said to be leading the way.
Source: Daily Express.
LM – Xherdan Shaqiri, Switzerland
On the other flank is another attacker who has grown tired of a lack of first team opportunities and the Reds are looking to bring in the 22-year-old from Bayern Munich.
Source: Liverpool Echo.
CAM – Mathieu Valbuena, France
Like Garay this attacking midfielder has openly admitted he could well leave his current club this summer, with the Olympique Marseille star also stating he would like to play in England.
Source: Metro.
ST – Mario Balotelli, Italy
Speculation that Balotelli will leave AC Milan is growing, with the club not having Champions League football, suffering a financial crisis and the 23-year-old disillusioned at the San Siro.
Source: Guardian.
ST – Luis Suarez, Uruguay
With Madrid president Florentino Perez looking to continue his own ‘galaticos’ policy the Spanish giants are perhaps the only club who would be willing to bid the fee required to convince Liverpool to sell their best player.
Source: Metro.
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