Qatar 2022 stars excite winter transfer market

January 12 - A number of players from around the world have taken the opportunity to show off their skills on the biggest stage at the World Cup. These once lesser known players are now well known and often the focus of attention as seen with the latest online casino games.

Qatar's top players are now attracting attention in time for the opening of the winter transfer market for Europe's top leagues in the new year.

We take a look at some rising stars who performed well in the final in Qatar and look ripe for a January club move.

Goncalo Ramos, Portugal and Benfica

The forward showed he could replace Cristiano Ronaldo on the international stage by seizing the opportunity when he was selected against the Portugal captain for the 6-1 win over Switzerland in the round of 16.

We now understand why so many Premier League clubs tried to sign him this summer. Since the departure of Darwin Nunez, Benfica has been led by 21-year-old Ramos. He scored eight goals in 18 appearances and the Portuguese giants qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

He poses a significant threat to any Portuguese team due to his speed, intelligence and finishing ability. Cristiano Ronaldo may be the best player, but Ramos' role is increasingly important.

Ramos earned the nickname 'Pistoleiro' because he celebrated goals while carrying a rifle. His hat trick on his debut propelled him to the top of the footballing world and only improved his transfer value.

Jude Bellingham, England

You could easily forget that Bellingham is only 19, as the mature vibe he gives off makes him look older than he is.

Consider how he comforted Harry Kane after missing a penalty against France by wrapping his arm around the captain. Will he ever don the Three Lions captain's armband?

Bellingham's natural sense for the game at such a young age is already drawing comparisons with some of the greatest England players of all time. He is at the center of all the Three Lions' attempts, whether it's coming back to help the tricky wingers of the double team, launching a counter-attack or making a late run into the box to cross the balloon.

A recent transfer valuation puts the Dortmund player at over 200 million euros, the highest in world football.

Dominik Livakovic (Goalkeeper), Croatia

Dominik Livakovic has been given the number one shirt for the 2022 World Cup after sitting on the bench for Croatia's run for the previous four years. He was one of Qatar's most renowned goalkeepers.

Argentinian Emiliano Martinez beat Livakovic narrowly for the Golden Glove trophy. Before the match went to penalties, Livakovic made 11 saves against Brazil, the most by a Croatian keeper in a single World Cup match.

Livakovic has always played for Dinamo Zagreb, although his contract expires in 2024, and there are rumors that he could join Bayern Munich. Over the summer, Manchester United, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest reportedly turned down the opportunity to buy the goalkeeper for between £5m and £10m. They may regret it now.

Luka Sučić, Croatia

Red Bull Salzburg, the club that has produced Erling Haaland, Sadio Mané and Dayot Upamecano in recent years, is making yet another superstar.

Luka Sui is a lively and inventive midfielder who performed well in Croatia's group matches against Canada, Belgium and Morocco. The 20-year-old is powerful when in possession and agile when not, making him ideal for breaking through the lines in tight games.

Cody Gakpo, Netherlands

The Dutch striker has scored in all three group matches for his country. He took his flamboyant game for PSV Eindhoven to the highest level. He became the first big move of the post-Qatar transfer window with Liverpool signing him.

The 23-year-old is athletic and 1.80m tall. This season he has scored 13 goals and provided 17 assists in 24 games for PSV Eindhoven, which has impressed many on the international stage .

Gakpo's header late in the second half of the first match between the Netherlands and Senegal broke the deadlock and resulted in a 2-0 win. In a 1-1 draw with Ecuador, he put the Netherlands ahead with a powerful left-footed shot. In Oranje's 2-0 win over Qatar, he helped the team with a neat finish.

Gakpo did not score again, but he still contributed to the defeat of Louis van Gaal's team on penalties against Argentina in the quarter-finals.

Ahead of the World Cup, there were rumors that the PSV striker would join Manchester United. His choice of Liverpool where he joins national team-mate Virgil van Dyjke drew criticism from some that he was joining a declining side and struggling for May...