World Cup 2018: 7 Players Premier League Clubs Should Buy

Part of the fun of watching the World Cup is keeping up with the behind-the-scenes rumours and transfers dealings. As players impress on the global stage, they naturally start to attract interest from big clubs, and there are plenty of names already being linked with potential transfers to some of the Premier League's top teams.

Some of these players were already on the radars of clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea, but others have come out of nowhere, announcing themselves to the world with some superb performances and potentially earning themselves big money moves that could shape their futures and change their lives.

The World Cup will end on July 15, but the Premier League transfer window will remain open until August 9, with English football fans sure to see some huge moves and big signings in the weeks to come. Scouts from plenty of clubs have been watching the World Cup closely, keeping their eyes on long-term targets and breakout stars, and it'll be very interesting to see if any of these great players will be plying their trade in the Premier League next season.

Éver Banega was one of the few bright notes in an otherwise feeble and forgettable World Cup campaign for Argentina. He played a peach of a pass in his nation's final group match against Nigeria to assist Lionel Messi for the game's opening goal and help Argentina qualify for the knockout round.

An intelligent playmaker with remarkable vision and dynamic passing range, Banega is 30 years old now but could still offer a lot to a top Premier League side, and has been linked to Arsenal, where he could reunite with his former boss Unai Emery.

He's spent much of his career in Spain, with spells at Valencia, Atlético Madird, and Sevilla, winning a couple of Europa Leagues over the years, and could be looking to make a big move and test himself in a new country before his playing career comes to an end. His versatility and work ethic would strengthen almost any Premier League midfield and his age means that he'd probably be available for a relatively low fee of around £20 million.