Euro 2024 was full of stand-out performances. There is no shop window quite like an
international tournament. Here are 5 players we think should making a big money move this
summer:
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli & Georgia)
In their debut at a senior major tournament, Georgia performed well as they reached the
round of 16. Few would have predicted that run prior to the tournament. The country took
every game like a final, with several players stepping up to the occasion. Kvicha
Kvaratskhelia is arguably Georgia’s best player and scored four goals on their way to Euro
qualification. In their final group game against Portugal, the 23 year-old netted the opening
goal on his way to collect the player of the match award.
The Georgian International has been at Napoli for only two seasons but has racked up 25
goals in 88 appearances. During that team he collected Serie A player of the month award
three times, two goal of the month accolades, goal of the season, team of the season and
top assister. After an impressive few seasons at Napoli and some eye-catching performances
this summer, is it time that the Italian club cash in? They will undoubtedly make a profit on
the $10 million they paid in July 2022. With clubs like PSG and Liverpool in line to make a
bid, it will be hard to refuse.
Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig and Spain)
With three goals and two assists in six games, Dani Olmo was one of the top players at the
Euros as his country Spain lifted the trophy. The 26 year-old only played 30 minutes in the
first game before being on the bench in the second group game. Olmo, who plays on either
flank as a winger, scored eight goals and assisted a further five in 25 appearances for RB
Leipzig last year.
With now over 60 goal involvements in almost 150 appearances for the Bundesliga club, it’s
time for him to shine at a more dominant club in Europe. Bayern Munich and Barcelona are
currently the most well-known suitors whilst Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid are
all rumoured with a summer move too.
Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace & England)
Hardly any England fans would have predicted that our stand-out player of the Euros would
be a defender; let alone Guehi. The Crystal Palace has played back-up to Southgate’s usual
centre-back pairing of John Stones and Harry Maguire but with the latter injured and
unavailable for the tournament, Marc Guehi stepped up. He performed solidly at the Euros
after an impressive season with Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Whilst the London club won’t feel obliged to sell the defender having already sold Michael
Olise for £60 million, it’ll be hard to ignore the attention that the 24 year-old will receive.
Several top English clubs have been rumoured to make a move including Manchester United
and Arsenal. The prospect of playing European football might be enough to sway Guehi into
making a move this summer.
Nico Williams (Atletico Bilbao & Spain)
Williams entered the summer tournament with five goals and 11 assists in 31 La Liga
appearances. The 22 year-old then set the world alight with two goals and one assist in six
games, including netting in the final against England.
He impressed up front with now 17 year-old Lamine Yamal on either wing. That relationship
could sway Barcelona president Joan Laporta to cash in on the 22 year-old. He reportedly
has a buy-out clause of almost £50 million which could easily be met by most European
clubs.
Ferdi Kadioglu (Fernebahce & Turkey)
Turkey were the dark horses at Euro 2024 as they made their way to the quarter-finals
before losing to the Netherlands. They showed a true team spirit; in particular in defence.
Ferdi Kadioglu was a mainstay playing every minute of Turkey’s Euro campaign.
The Fernebahce player fulfils the role of a modern day full-back on the left, making runs in
attack whilst seamlessly going about his defensive duties. He also others versatility having
played for his club all across the back-line. With a reported release clause of £30 million,
there will be many clubs willing to pay the price for his services.
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