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Image source, Getty Images/BBC Sport Image caption, (Left to right) Bradley Barcola, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Yan Diomande and Djed Spence By Emma Smith BBC Sport journalist Published 17 minutes ago 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 One of the members of the feared French frontline, Barcola has shone at the World Cup - bright enough to stand out even alongside the talents of Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele. Barcola has appeared in all seven of France's matches, starting four and scoring twice - against Senegal in Les Bleus' opener and versus Sweden in the round of 32. The 23-year-old also enjoyed a successful club season, winning a second successive Champions League title with PSG while making 49 appearances in all competitions. However, he is not a guaranteed starter in Paris, often serving as back-up to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for Luis Enrique's side. As a result, his name has been linked with top Premier League sides, with Liverpool and Arsenal both keen. Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers Published 30 June Ayyoub Bouaddi Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Aged 18 years and 280 days, Ayyoub Bouaddi became the second-youngest player ever to play a World Cup quarter-final, with only Pele doing so at a younger age Eighteen-year-old Bouaddi caught the eye this summer as he pulled the midfield strings for a Morocco side who reached the quarter-finals. Bouaddi controls matches in a manner which defies his tender age, impressing in Morocco's opening draw with Brazil where he outshone Casemiro and Bruno Guimaraes. It is expected that his club, Lille, will be fending off plenty of offers this summer. Chelsea, who have sold midfielder Andrey Santos to Manchester United, have been heavily linked with a move for the teenager - as have Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi Published 4 July Yan Diomande Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Yan Diomande played in all four of Ivory Coast's matches at the 2026 World Cup Aged just 19, winger Diomande shone brightly but briefly at the World Cup, as Ivory Coast went out at the last-32 stage following defeat by Norway. Diomande was one of the outstanding performers in the group stage,
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