World Cup stars who could move this summer
As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi is a midfielder for the Morocco national football team.
A 23-year-old winger from Paris St-Germain, France.
Djed Spence is a professional football defender who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Yan Diomande is a 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.
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As the World Cup approaches its end, attentions are turning to the 2026-27 club season - and the players who could be on the move this summer.
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