With the final whistle blown for the Qatar World Cup, players’ eyes are on the club football transfer market, which begins in January. The players who shone in World Cup football now have the opportunity to join the best clubs and make gains in their professional careers. The club’s transfer window, which opens on January 1, runs until the 31st.
Even before the final whistle of the World Cup, the big clubs were able to look at the players who were not so familiar before the World Cup. Some of them are the star of the Croatian club Dinamo Zagreb Dominik Livkovic, Sofiane Amrabat of the Italian club Fiorentina and the World Cup young player of the year Enzo Fernandez. English, Spanish and German clubs are mainly casting their nets for them. All that’s left is bargaining.
Factors such as age, playing position and the quality of the player will determine the price of the players in the transfer market. Many of the scouting agents had come to Qatar seeing the generational change in football. This is also the time when the club managers evaluate the reports they present on new players.
∙ Gonzalo Ramos (Portugal) Forward
Age: 21
Current Club: Benfica (Portugal)
Clubs watching: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United
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The price of Portuguese striker Gonzalo Ramos has skyrocketed since just one game. Ramos scored the first hat-trick in the Qatar World Cup in the pre-quarters against Switzerland. English clubs have gathered after seeing the finishing skills of Ramos who joined the team in place of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
∙ Defender Josko Guardiol (Croatia).
Age: 20
Current Club: Leipzig (Germany)
Clubs watching: Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City
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Croatia centre-back Josko Guardiol is one of the best defenders at the Qatar World Cup. He will also play in the left wing back position. Guardiola has the second most clearances in the World Cup. Tied with Luka Modric for most interceptions. Along with his defensive prowess, Guardiola’s age is the reason for his price rise.
∙ Cody Gakpo (Netherlands) Forward
Age: 23
Current Club: PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands)
Clubs watching: Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal
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Gakpo scored 3 goals for the Netherlands in the World Cup. Rushing down the left wing, Gakpo tricked defenders into the box and was spotted in his first World Cup games. Before the World Cup, English club Manchester United were looking at Gakpo. Currently, Gakpo’s price has risen dramatically, but more clubs have come forward for the player.
∙ Midfielder Sofiane Amrabat (Morocco).
Age: 26
Current Club: Fiorentina (Italy)
Clubs watching: Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Barcelona
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The role of midfielder Sofiane Amrabat is big behind Morocco’s historic achievement in the World Cup. At least the midfielder is involved in defense and attack. After the group games in the World Cup, the English club Liverpool is next. Now another English club, Tottenham and Spanish club Barcelona have come forward for the star.
∙ Enzo Fernandez (Argentina) Midfielder
Age: 21
Current Club: Benfica (Portugal)
Clubs watching: Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United
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Enzo Fernandez, who won the best young player award at the Qatar World Cup, is known as the future star of world football. A player who can take on the role of a playmaker in the team as well as the role of a midfielder. Enzo’s ability to attack and score as well as defend has attracted big clubs.
∙ goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic (Croatia).
Age: 27
Current Club: Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia)
Clubs watching: Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Leicester City
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The German club Bayern Munich is behind Dominic Livakovic who made the most saves in the World Cup. They are set to acquire Livakovic as the perfect replacement for Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Livkovic has yet to play outside the Croatian league.
English Summary: Famous footballers being targeted by big clubs after the 2022 FIFA World Cup
