Youri Tielemans – Leicester, Belgium<\/h2>\n

It looked for all the world that Tielemans would leave Leicester this summer, especially as the Foxes made numerous changes to their squad with the exits of Kasper Schmeichel and Wesley Fofana.<\/p>\n

And yet, although the Belgian stuck around for one more year, it seems increasingly likely that the midfielder will finally leave the King Power Stadium next summer at the very least, considering his contract is set to expire in June.<\/p>\n

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Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans is out of contract with Leicester at the end of the campaign<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

On footballing ability alone Tielemans will not struggle to attract potential suitors this summer, but perhaps Leicester’s poor early season form has made several European giants hesitant towards signing the playmaker, damaging his future prospects of Champions League football next season.<\/p>\n

Joining the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku on international duty, Tielemans has every chance of doing very well at the World Cup and boosting his stock ahead of the January transfer window.<\/p>\n

As his contract is expiring this summer, clubs outside of England can approach to sign the midfielder on a free transfer six months in advance\u00a0\u2014 Tielemans will hope that Europe’s top clubs are queuing round the door in January after he puts in a strong World Cup performance.<\/p>\n

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Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid, Portugal<\/h2>\n

Having fallen out of favour at Atletico Madrid this season, Joao Felix has only started just five LaLiga matches under Diego Simeone this campaign, struggling to justify his whopping \u00a3110million price tag.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese forward is weighing up his options in the Spanish capital ahead of next summer and the World Cup could present the perfect opportunity to show what he can do.<\/p>\n

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Joao Felix has been benched continually under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid this season<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

With a starting spot under Santos far from guaranteed, with Ronaldo, Milan attacker Rafael Leao and Manchester City star Bernardo Silva as competition in the front three, Felix is still likely to get enough of a run-out in the Portugal team.<\/p>\n

Manchester United reportedly had a \u00a3113m bid for Felix rejected during the summer transfer window before signing Antony, but it is understood Ten Hag remains interested in the Portuguese international.<\/p>\n

A solid performance at the World Cup could also force Simeone to reconsider his first team plans when LaLiga returns.<\/p>\n

In what has emerged the most challenging period of Felix’s career so far, the World Cup could well become a make or break tournament for the 23-year-old as he bids to revive his career.<\/p>\n

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Memphis Depay – Barcelona, Holland<\/h2>\n

It seems no matter how well Depay is performing for his domestic side, he always delivers the goods for Holland on the international stage.<\/p>\n

Boasting a fruitful record of 42 goals in 81 caps, Depay has been a crucial aspect of Louis van Gaal’s side throughout his tenure as manager, providing Holland with a cutting edge in attack.<\/p>\n

A few eyebrows were raised when the 28-year-old was named in Holland’s World Cup squad, as he had not played a single minute of football since picking up an injury in September, but the selection demonstrates just how highly he is viewed in their national set-up.<\/p>\n

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Memphis Depay is eight goals away from matching Robin van Persie’s record for Holland (50)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

As for Barcelona, Depay was struggling to break into Xavi’s first team before the injury, only featuring in three cameo appearances at the start of the campaign.<\/p>\n

Bolstering their front three with star attackers Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha this summer, it seems unlikely Depay is part of Barcelona’s long-term future, and the Dutchman will no doubt be seeking a move in January.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With a strong World Cup display in front of goal, Depay could edge closer to Robin van Persie’s record tally of 50 for Holland and remind European giants of his goal-scoring talents at top level.<\/p>\n

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