World Cup 2026: Nine stars who could move in summer transfers
As the 2026 World Cup concludes, attention shifts to the summer transfer market for professional football. Several breakout stars, including France's Bradley Barcola, are being linked to major European clubs.
Why it matters
The transfer market significantly impacts club team composition and financial valuations in the global sports industry.
Image source, Getty Images/BBC Sport Image caption, (Left to right) Bradley Barcola, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Yan Diomande and Djed Spence
As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning towards the 2026-27 club season - and who could be on the move this summer.
Several major names from the World Cup have already agreed deals - Marc Cucurella, Elliot Anderson and Youri Tielemans among them.
But there are plenty more transfers still to come, including some which could be inspired or enacted thanks to performances in North America.
Here are nine stars of the World Cup potentially in line for a move this summer - and which clubs could be in for them...
Follow all the latest deals on BBC Sport's transfers page
Bradley Barcola Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bradley Barcola could feature for France against England in the 2026 World Cup third-place match
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