Arsenal could be the Premier League side most affected by the World Cup.
The Gunners are nervously waiting on the fitness of William Saliba, who had been managing a back problem before the same issue brought his tournament to an early end.
The centre-back has not yet been seen by the club’s medical staff, and any absence would be significant — especially given how vital his partnership with Gabriel is to their system.
There are also concerns around Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, who helped England secure third place while dealing with their own fitness niggles.
Early signs suggest they won’t need an extended break after the tournament, but they will be closely monitored by Arsenal ahead of the new season.
Leandro Trossard had an excellent tournament with Belgium, starting all six matches and scoring twice as they reached the quarter-finals, before he joined Turkish club Besiktas for £15m.
Gabriel Martinelli, who showed flashes of his talent for Brazil, is another player the Gunners could be willing to move on this summer.
Carlo Ancelotti used the winger in a central role during the tournament, which could make him even more attractive to potential buyers.