Football News: World Cup in Qatar helps English Premier League in January transfer window
Due to the vast technological improvements, big-ticket events like the World Cup are less likely to produce new talent. Rising stars are usually already recognised before such tournaments that merely act as a testament to their greatness
Argentina celebrate their win.However, the World Cup provides a fair idea of how a player conducts themselves while playing for their country and club representatives consequently derive more information about the characters.
After Argentina's monumental victory on Sunday, the next thing to look forward to is the January transfer window that opens on January 1, 2023. The clubs must apply the knowledge gained from monitoring players in the World Cup to pursue the best options.
As international football took centre stage during November-December, it took a toll on the players' fitness. Still, it didn't stop clubs from setting up meetings about potential transfers and paving the way for negotiations.
An impressive World Cup performance will increase a player's transfer fee. It will increase with every goal, assist, tackle or save unless their contract is set to expire in 2023.
Although January is not a window characterised by heavy spending, clubs might sign players to cover for injuries and fatigue or take advantage of opportunities. It is also an excellent chance for players to be noticed by club owners and presidents looking to bolster their squads.
Which player and club could benefit from the Qatar World Cup?
In the English Premier League, champions Manchester City will earn the most among other Premier League clubs due to their players' World Cup performances.
FIFA's Club Benefits Programme would award £8,100 to a club if any one of its players was present in the tournament. It also includes the week-long preparation period before the beginning of the World Cup in Qatar.
Manchester City had 17 players that competed in the tournament, so the club will earn an estimated £4.5 million. Argentine forward Julian Alvarez soaked in a good portion of money for his journey to the final, where the clubs would receive around £297,000 for every player involved. Argentina won the match on penalties after a 3-3 draw with France.
The money is awarded regardless of whether the players appeared for their country. Alvarez was in contention for the Golden Boot, one goal behind Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe before the summit clash, where the PSG duo pulled clear with Mbappé netting a hat-trick and Messi bagging a brace.
Among the other City players in the World Cup were Kyle Walker, Ederson, John Stones, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Kevin de Bruyne, and Bernardo Silva. Meanwhile, Manchester United will make £ 2.92 million from the 13 players that competed in the tournament.
On the other hand, Chelsea will earn £ 2.47 million from their 12 participants. Tottenham Hotspur are expected to acquire £ 2.33 million from the 11 players involved, including France captain Hugo Lloris.
Their North London rivals Arsenal, aiming for a table-topping finish, claimed a £ 2.11 million reward for sending ten players to the World Cup. Lastly, Liverpool will earn £ 1.55 million from their seven players that showed up in Qatar.
The lowest-earning Premier League clubs that have also raked in money include Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Southampton. They will make £291,000 as the teams had two players each playing in the World Cup.