As European Championship is over, paving the way for a busy summer of transfer activity across the continent as clubs prepare for the forthcoming season.
Here, we cast our eye on some potential blockbuster moves around.
Paul Pogba (Juventus)
Following reports Real Madrid have dropped out of the race sign Pogba, the France midfielder is even-money to return to Manchester United, four years after leaving Old Trafford. However, following claims from Pogba's agent, Mino Raiola, that he could remain with the Serie A champions, a stay in Turin currently heads the betting.
Axel Witsel (Zenit)
Having been heavily linked with a move to Everton last week, Witsel is now odds-on to move to Napoli after last season's Serie A runners-up made a late swoop for the Belgium international. What's certain is that the dynamic midfielder looks set to end his four-year spell in Russia.
Romelu Lukaku (Everton)
Lukaku has never been afraid of expressing his desire to leave Everton, and, according to Sky Bet, nine clubs are linked with the Belgium striker. Arsenal are the favourites, AC Milan, Chelsea and Man Utd while PSG, Dortmund, Atletico and Bayern complete the market. Despite this, a stay at Goodison Park is currently Lukaku's most-likely option.
N'Golo Kante (Leicester)
A sensational debut Premier League season followed by a largely successful European Championship has seen Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante attract interest from across the continent. Real Madrid are favourites to sign the France midfielder but Leicester are a close second to keep hold of their talisman for the defence of their title.
Dimitri Payet (West Ham)
Payet's stock has risen significantly after a stellar debut season in England was followed up with some match-winning displays at the Euros. The Real Madrid and PSG are big prices to lure him away from the Hammers and, with co-chairman David Gold insisting the Frenchman is worth £100m and is not for sale, it would take a brave man to bet against him running out at the Olympic Stadium next term.
John Stones (Everton)
Having seen Everton stand in the way of a potential transfer to Chelsea last season, England centre-back Stones is odds-on to leave Goodison Park this summer. Pep Guardiola is reported to have highlighted Stones as one of his key transfer targets and that is reflected in the betting, with City way clear of Chelsea and United to sign the defender.
Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus)
Manchester City have made it clear they want Bonucci, tabling a £38m bid which Juventus have rejected. City boss Guardiola is reportedly set to submit an improved offer to the Serie A champions for the Italy international. With Juve standing firm, however, this transfer tug-of-war shows no sign of abating and that is reflected in the betting, with nothing to split him signing for City or staying in Turin.
Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich)
Germany World Cup winner Mario Gotze is expected to leave Bayern this summer after a season of frustration at the Allianz Arena. Dortmund are favourites to re-sign the playmaker while a reunion with former manager Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool come ahead of Gotze joining Spurs or staying with the Bundesliga champions
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund)
The Bundesliga Player of the Year is one of Europe's most-coveted strikers after hitting the net 25 times in 29 leagues games last season, and clubs are queuing for his signature. Man City are in pole position at after sources revealed advanced talks had taken place with Dortmund. Arsenal are next while Man Utd and Real Madrid are also in the running, although at this stage Aubameyang is tipped to remain at the Signal Iduna Park
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