Three Spain World Cup winners tipped as Premier League targets

European football journalist Andy Brassell has identified three Spain World Cup winners as potential Premier League targets this summer, following La Roja's 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final. The trio includes Aymeric Laporte, Alex Baena and Ferran Torres, all of whom played key roles in Spain's successful campaign.

The suggested targets

Brassell, speaking on talkSPORT, highlighted Laporte as a top-class left-sided centre-back at 32, but questioned whether he would leave Athletic Club again. He also noted Baena's unexpected rise due to Nico Williams' fitness issues and his strong off-the-ball work, despite a tough first season at Atletico Madrid. Torres, only 26 and with a year left on his Barcelona contract, was praised as one of the best finishers, though Barcelona had previously tried to sell him.

• Aymeric Laporte: 32, left-sided centre-back, still a top-class performer for Athletic Club.
• Alex Baena: unexpected starter at the World Cup, off-the-ball ability suits Premier League.
• Ferran Torres: 26, elite finisher, only one year left on Barcelona contract.

Already moved

Three other Spain squad members have already completed transfers during the World Cup. Marc Cucurella joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for £52m, Victor Munoz moved to Liverpool from Osasuna for £34m, and Alejandro Grimaldo signed for Atletico Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth up to €25m.

With several Spanish stars potentially available, Premier League clubs may look to strengthen their squads with proven international winners. The summer window promises further activity as clubs assess their options.