NEW NAMES EXPECTED TO GLARE IN THE TRANSFER MARKET

The just concluded 2014 FIFA World Cup like any other tournament did not miss the show of new faces that took all followers of the game into surprise. This has definitely given them a cutting-age in the transfer market as clubs refurbish their squads in preparation for next season. The following is the list of leading candidates who will spark a splash of money from clubs aiming to get their services.

 James Rodriguez (Colombia,Monaco)

In the list leads the 2014 World Cup golden boot winner. The young striker never featured in the list of prospective top scorers for the competition,but now, he takes home one of the most competitive individual prize in the tournament having bagged 6 goals. His courage and fighting spirit is the reason the South American side made it to the quarters with superb goals in group stages and a brace against Uruguay in the last 16. Rodriguez joined AS Monaco FC in June 2013 from FC Porto and he will undoubtedly make a bigger chase in the market for European teams with Real Madrid reportedly  lined up for his chase.

Guillermo Ochoa (Mexico, Ajaccio)

The Mexican keeper has surprised many by his great diving skills and saving efforts with his best saves coming against Neymar and Netherlands. The entire Mexican team rallied behind the stopper who was the stumbling block to the opponents. Ochoa is currently a free agent after his contract expired at Ajaccio and this too will give bigger teams chance to get him with Liverpool among the clubs linked to get his signature. His Chilean counterpart Claudio Bravo (currently a Barcelona player) also had a wonderful display in the tournament despite leaving in the last 16, but lucky enough he has got a new club. 

 Marcos Rojo (Argentina, Sporting Lisbon)

The Argentine left-back has been impressive all through the tournament and has stood firm in his position. Always a threat when he overlaps and also have one goal in the competition. His defensive skills will also keep European's bigger sides at bay to get his services. 

Islam Slimani and  Faouzi Ghoulam (Algeria)

Sporting Clube de Portugal's Islam has proved lethal to most defenders in the competition, his two goals and good pace will give many clubs a run for their money. Fellow countryman Faouzi has also been solid in defense. He maintained his defense well and gave several opponents hard time for penetration including Belgium and the newly crowned champions Germany. The Napoli defender has attracted interests from Chealse whose first bid was reportedly rejected by the Italian side.

Musa Ahmed (Nigeria, CSKA Moscow)
Aged 21 years and indeed he has caught the attention of many football fans with his football skills. The Nigerian striker was instrumental against Argentina,netting a brace in a 2-3 loss and giving the attack life breath whenever he took the ball forward in most matches. He is expected to follow the steps of fellow countrymen Kanu,Okocha,Mikel among others with a possible move to the English premier league.

Divock Origi (Belgium, Lille)
At the age of 19, his stars are already shining as the Kenyan Born Striker now enjoys better moments in the early stages of his career. Origi who was named in the 23 man squad to represent Belgium did not fail to deliver on the bigger stage with his winning goal against Russia in the group stages earning the European side three vital points. Latest links point to Liverpool which are eager to bring the young man to Anfield.

Among other notable figures are Netherlands’ Melphys Depay, German’s Andre Schurrle, Costa Rica’s Joel Campbell and stopper Keylor Navas, Colombia’s Juan Cuadrado and midfielder Juan Quintero, Ecuador striker Enner Valencia, Nigerian, Beligium’s  among others . These too will attract great demands from European clubs in the elite leagues.

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