World Cup 2026: stars targeted by Premier League clubs

The 2026 World Cup with 48 teams is an excellent opportunity for players to present themselves to European clubs. With the transfer window already open, BBC Sport journalists took a look at the players who caught the attention of Premier League clubs. Here are some names that are on the top priority list of English clubs. **Goalkeepers and defenders** Newcastle is not giving up on trying to acquire England goalkeeper James Trafford, who did not play in the first World Cup match against Croatia, but has accepted that he must be the club's first goalkeeper to be able to count on being called up to the national team. If Newcastle decide to re-bid for Trafford, it could work to the club's advantage. Fulham defender Antonee Robinson could be on Manchester United's wishlist if the Red Devils decide they need a more defensive player on the left. Robinson is an important part of the US national team and played the full 90 minutes against Paraguay and 80 minutes against Australia. Brighton have already made offers for Tottenham's Luku Vuskovic. The 19-year-old made his debut for Croatia in the match against England at the World Cup, playing in the back three, but he was taken off the pitch in the second half of the match.  Crystal Palace plans to strengthen its squad after a successful season in which the club won the Europa League Cup. The main problem last season was too few substitutes in the squad, which is why the club acquired Jorgen Strand Larsen, Brennan Johnson and Evann Guessand in the winter transfer window. The right-back position has been problematic for many clubs, with Everton interested in West Ham United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tottenham's Djed Spence. Bournemouth is unlikely to plan any major additions to the squad after last year's purchases. However, the club wants to acquire a goalkeeper who would provide competition for Djordje Petrović, as well as a left central defender. **Helpers** Manchester City intends to keep Eilott Anderson at the club at all costs, after the midfielder surprised everyone with his great play in the first World Cup match against Croatia. Anderson played the full 90 minutes and his play made Luka Modric look much older than he actually was. Nottingham Forest authorities do not intend to make large-scale purchases, but they want to strengthen the squad. However, Vitor Pereira, Forest's coach, wants reinforcements to come as soon as possible. Chelsea secured the purchase of Enzo Fernandez from Atalanta, but the transfer was suspended because the player was called up to Brazil's squad for the World Cup at the last minute. Lamine Camara from Senegal played the first two matches of the World Cup and attracted the attention of European clubs with his play. Argentina's Valentina Barco was rumored to be joining Chelsea, but no transfer has been confirmed yet. **Attackers** Arsenal is planning to strengthen its squad after winning the English championship last season. The club is interested in Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, who is in the England squad for the World Cup and is trying to get a place in the starting lineup. Liverpool paid attention to Yan Diomande from Ivory Coast, who performed very well in the first World Cup match against Ecuador, winning the award for the best player of the match. Manchester United are targeting West Ham United's Crysencio Summervillawho played poorly in the first match of the World Cup, but was nevertheless of interest to United. Brentford plans to acquire a striker and a midfielder who will be able to strengthen the team, but there are no details or names yet. --- ## Related Articles 1. [మొండియల్ 2026: 'కూలింగ్ బ్రేక్' వివాదం — ఫీసుల్ని See more డీజే](https://golmaru.com/news/2026-236) 2. [2026 FIFAワールドカップ：注目の試合と選手に迫る](https://samuraibluegoal.com/news/2026-fifa-21)