Germany: Timo Werner (RB Leipzig)
The 22-year-old is likely to be the holders’ first-choice centre-forward, which offers him ample opportunity to enhance his reputation as one of Europe’s hottest properties. “To become a world-class player, I’ll probably have to play in an even better team at club level,” he admitted before travelling to Russia.
Mexico: Hirving Lozano (PSV Eindhoven)
After two years in the Eredivisie, where the 22-year-old scored 17 goals in 29 games last season, many believe Lozano is ripe to be picked by a Premier League club. With former PSV chief Marcel Brands now pulling the strings at Everton, reports suggest the Mexican could follow him to Goodison Park.
South Korea: Ki Sung-yueng (Swansea)
The South Korea captain is out of contract at relegated Swansea and though his performances towards the end of the season earned him a spot in our worst Premier League players at the World Cup, an impressive showing in the heart of midfield will enhance his options considerably.
Sweden: Viktor Claesson (Krasnodar)
The versatile midfielder has impressed in the Russian Premier League since moving in January 2017 so the 26-year-old is on familiar ground. Claesson, who could be available for £8million, was linked with Swansea and Bundesliga sides Werder Bremen and Eintracht Frankfurt. Som impressive showings on the right of Sweden’s midfield can only lengthen his list of suitors.