Five players in the shop window
TRANSFER WINDOW: Already linked with a summer transfer, a strong showing may just see Premier League suitors firm up their interest in Nico Williams. Pic: Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images
Already linked with a summer transfer, a strong showing may just see Premier League suitors firm up their interest in Nico Williams. The Athletic Club star, who was instrumental in their Copa Del Rey success, ranked second for assists (11) in La Liga last season. The 21-year-old also completed the second most dribbles (86) in the division and is expected to start down the left for Spain this summer. He's not an unknown having shone alongside brother Inaki for the Basque giants yet if he helps La Roja to glory, then his value will skyrocket. Certainly one to keep an eye on.
Georgia are playing in their first international tournament and the debutants have plenty of top-flight experience in the squad. Between the sticks, Valencia's Giorgi Mamardashvili is a solid last line of defence as the Crusaders look to spring an upset. The 23-year-old ranked sixth for saves (106) and kept the fourth most clean sheets (13) in the 2023/24 La Liga campaign and Mamardashvili, like Williams, has previously been linked with a Premier League move. Euro 2024 should prove the perfect springboard for the shot stopper, especially if Georgia do surprise Portugal, Czechia and Turkiye in Group F.
While Feyenoord failed to defend their Eredivisie crown in Arne Slot's final season, David Hancko was again impressive for the Dutch giants. Hancko was directly involved in seven league goals in the 2023/24 campaign, scoring five, and made more passes per game (86.5) than any other player. The 26-year-old, a centre-back by trade, is expected to play left-back for Slovakia this summer, yet his versatilty is a desirable trait that'll appeal to Premier League suitors. Unsurprisingly, a reunion with Slot at Liverpool is a possibility as the Reds consider a left-sided centre-back in the off-season.
Artem Dovbyk is set to lead the charge for Ukraine this summer having claimed the Pichichi in his debut La Liga campaign. Girona exceeded expectations to secure a top-four finish with Dovbyk superb. Indeed, he scored more goals (24) than any other player, and laid on an additional eight assists. Chelsea are believed to be interested in the 26-year-old, and the list of admirers will only grow if he shines in Germany. A lack of top-level experience may count against the striker but don't be surprised if he shines in Euro 2024 to do enough to secure a high-profile move.
Robert Lewandowski is set to spearhead the Poland offensive at Euro 2024, and the Barcelona hitman will need a teammate to provide the ammunition in attack. Step forward Fenerbahce's Sebastian Szymanski. Dusan Tadic may have been the Yellow Canaries' creator-in-chief, yet Szymanski wasn't far behind the experienced Serb having finished the Super Lig season fifth for assists (11), seventh for key passes (77) and third for big chances created (19). The Polish star also netted 10 times and a Premier League side in need of another attacking midfielder could do a lot worse than chance their luck for the 25-year-old.




