An international tournament has always represented an ideal time for players aiming to secure a big money summer move.
With so much of the world casting their eyes upon on Euro 2016 in France this summer, the showpiece will be no different in that regard as a host of talents look to put themselves in the shop window.
As the Premier League prepares for perhaps its most blockbuster summer of all time thanks to the new TV deal, there will no doubt be a number of scouts in attendance from English clubs across the games.
None more so than those working for Manchester United, who are in desperate need of dynamic new recruits to help close the gap on the top order of the Premier League.
While we’ll be well acquainted with many of the stars, tournaments of this nature allow us to view some perhaps less celebrated talents we would not be so well accustomed to.
Group A particularly consists of nations with an abundance of talent, who perhaps slip under the radar in the English media.
France, Romania, Switzerland and Albania will contest the first group and considering the home nation are involved, the spotlight will be on them.
So, considering all of this, who should United be looking to target?
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PRESS THE IMAGE TO SEE 5 GROUP A STARS MAN UNITED SHOULD BE CONSIDERING SIGNING.
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Breel Embolo (Switzerland)
Recently linked with Tottenham Hotspur, Swiss forward Breel Embolo would be a wonderful strike partner for Anthony Martial going forward.
Having drawn comparison with Didier Drogba, the 19-year old would be a far cheaper option than reported target Romelu Lukaku and provide many of the same qualities.
He and the aforementioned Frenchman developing together, along with Marcus Rashford, could give teh Red Devils a wonderful attacking trident for many years to come.
Rey Manaj (Albania)
Another burgeoning strike talent in the shape of young Albanian forward Rey Manaj, who has been compared with a certain Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Inter Milan starlet is strong, powerful and wonderfully gifted with both feet, making him a lethal all-round attacker.
Claudiu Bumba (Romania)
With Memphis Depay failing to live up to expectations so far, only Jesse Lingaard presents the option for a natural winger in the squad as things stand.
Romania’s young hope is Claudiu Bumba, a 22-year old winger in the old fashioned mould. He’s a nuisance on the left hand side, terrorising defences with his quick feet and direct running.
With the club having seriously lacked an urgency, the Red Devils could be well advised to draft him in from Hapoel Tel Aviv.
N’Golo Kante (France)
N’Golo Kante is far more of a name than the others mentioned in this list and there is a reason for that. He is astonishing.
Having arrived at Leicester City from Caen last summer, the 25-year old midfielder has established himself as one of the most dynamic midfielders in Europe amid their sensational title win.
Thought to have a release clause in his deal with the Foxes, he’d bring a sense of urgency to the Theatre of Dreams, something so often lacking in the van Gaal era.
Ricardo Rodriguez (Switzerland)
Luke Shaw’s injury has exposed the likes of Marcos Rojo, who is anything but an adept backup for the England international.
While Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has impressed, the dearth in quality left-backs should mean the Red Devils move for Ricardo Rodriguez.
The Wolfsburg defender is one of the best in the Bundesliga and one of few modern day operators who mix defensive dillgence with attacking enterprise.
