Brazil: Alisson (Roma)
Most of the Brazil XI are firmly rooted at their clubs, but ‘the Messi of goalkeeping’ has been linked with a move away from Roma for almost a year. Liverpool and Real Madrid are credited with the most serious interest, though Alisson will be keen to show in Russia that he is worth the huge fee Roma will command, and that he deserves his place ahead of Manchester City’s Ederson.
Costa Rica: Keylor Navas (Real Madrid)
With Alisson linked with Navas’s job at Real Madrid, the 31-year-old may well be looking for a new goal to guard for next season. Likely to have plenty of opportunities to catch the eye.
Serbia: Sergej Milinković-Savić (Lazio)
The Lazio star is one of the most complete midfielders in Europe, combining physical presence with sublime technique, so obviously the big hitters are taking notice. The 23-year-old’s value is already heading towards the £100million mark and Lazio will be hoping an impressive World Cup will see that price rise.
Switzerland: Xherdan Shaqiri (Stoke)
Looking for a new club after Stoke were relegated and his release clause makes the attacker an attractive option for almost anyone. The tournament is a fantastic opportunity for the ‘Alpine Messi’ to remind everyone beyond the Premier League what he can do.