Ezri Konsa is gradually gaining the recognition he deserves, and this has led to some intriguing transfer links.
If you had asked English fans a year ago who their starting central defenders at this World Cup would be, many may not have mentioned Konsa's name.
However, he has become Thomas Tuchel's chosen central defender, and it's interesting to note that John Stones and Marc Guehi have been shuffled around while Konsa has been a constant presence.
This suggests that Konsa may be underrated – his solid career has certainly flown under the radar compared to some of his peers.
Konsa is now being linked with a move to a title contender, with Arsenal reportedly showing interest in the 28-year-old Aston Villa player.
The Gunners are already well-stocked in defense, but whispers suggest that top man William Saliba may need surgery on a back problem following the World Cup, ruling him out for a few months.
In this scenario, signing an experienced Premier League player like Konsa would be a sensible move to fill the gap.
However, any potential deal would come with a hefty price tag, as Villa would demand a huge fee for a key player who is now also an England starter.
Ayoubb Bouaddi is another name being mentioned in transfer rumors, with several teams showing interest in the player.
Lille are reportedly able to make demands, and it will be interesting to see how negotiations play out.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are not letting Germany's disappointing World Cup performance hold them back, as they pursue a premium defender to strengthen their squad.
