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The FIFA World Cup is about to end as only third-place-playoff and the final are remaining. The quadrennial event has managed to dazzle the audience with some unanticipated results.
Some Goliath's were sent home as early as in the group-stages, while some David's gave their best to remain in contention for the FIFA World Cup. The final between France and Croatia is truly a testament to the phrase - David versus Goliath.
The football fraternity will shift their focus to the summer transfers following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup. Many star players like Cristiano Ronaldo have already switched their base, and it will be followed by numerous other signings.
Brazilian football has time and again been a hot-bed for footballers and has seen many of them making it big in European club football. Brazilian players like Neymar Jr and Coutinho were in the limelight last season, and this summer transfer window could be no different.
In this article, we take a look at 5 Brazilian players who could make big cash moves this summer.
#5 Alisson Becker
Alisson Becker has emerged as hot goalkeeping prospect in European club football. The Brazilian international was impregnable between the sticks for AS Roma last season.
Alisson guarded Brazil's goal posts in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. He made 5 appearances for the 5-time World Champions and kept 3 clean sheets.
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea are all in contention to sign Becker. Perez doesn't have faith in Keylor Navas following his inconsistent display for Real Madrid last season. Whereas Chelsea are set to lose Thibaut Courtois.
Liverpool's situation at the back doesn't need elaboration. Mignolet is seeking a move away from Anfield for regular playing time.
Klopp has shown faith in Karius whose blunders cost them a Champions League trophy, but the Reds are also interested in making a move for Alisson for a reported fee of £53 million.
#4 Willian
Willian displayed a string of impressive performances for Brazil in the FIFA World Cup. The Chelsea winger played an integral role for Tite's men before they were outsmarted by Belgium in the quarter-finals. He looked dangerous and gave the defenders a run for their money.
He was also fantastic for Chelsea last season. Things didn't go as intended for Antonio Conte's team, but Willian was a standout player.
However, Willian could make a move to FC Barcelona this summer. They had a bid rejected by Chelsea, but are determined to lure the services of the Brazilian winger this summer.
Barcelona are ready to make a £60m bid for Willian. If he makes a move to FC Barcelona this summer, it would certainly bolster their squad. He also has an offer from Manchester United, but the Catalan club seems like the realistic destination for Willian.
#3 Coutinho
Coutinho made his dream move to FC Barcelona last summer in a £142m deal. The Brazilian attacking midfielder was in red-hot form for Liverpool in the English Premier League before he joined the Catalan club.
However, joining Barcelona didn't stop him. Coutinho played a massive role in FC Barcelona's domestic triumph last season. He along with Lionel Messi and Suarez have formed a lethal triumvirate, this has had a devastating effect on opponents.
In a quite shocking news story, PSG are planning to sign Philippe Coutinho for €270m. Coutinho was in superb form for Brazil at the World Cup. The 26-year-old was arguably Brazil's best player in the tournament.
#2 Neymar Jr
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Real Madrid! A player who has driven them to unprecedented success has left the club for Juventus. And this puts Real Madrid in a real fix.
They are the reigning UEFA Champions League winners. They have become a dominant power in European Club football, but Cristiano's exit questions their authority as the supreme force.
Hence, Perez and co are forced to bring a pertinent replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar Jr could well fit in this role. Real Madrid has reportedly started negotiations with PSG to sign Neymar Jr.
If Neymar joins Real Madrid, it would enable Los Blancos to vivify a squad that had shown numerous frailties last season.
#1 Marcelo
One of the best left-backs of all-time, Real Madrid's Marcelo is a real treat to watch. His darting runs down the flanks, his marauding, blistering counter-attacks, inch-perfect crosses, and impeccable dribbles make him a tough nut to crack.
Marcelo has played a huge role in Real Madrid's recent success. He is a regular at Real Madrid and is a great friend of Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has made a move to Juventus, and Marcelo could well follow Cristiano's path. If reports from the Italian media are to be believed, Juventus is keen to sign Marcelo from Real Madrid. The report asserts that The Old Lady would certainly go for Marcelo if Alex Sandro is sold to Manchester United.
