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For players seeking a transfer, there's no better opportunity to put themselves in the shop window than a World Cup.
You might recall James Rodriguez, then a relatively unknown midfielder for Monaco, announcing himself on the world stage with six goals in Brazil in 2014. Weeks later, Real Madrid came calling with a bid of more than £70million.