Dejan Kulusevski's importance to Antonio Conte's Tottenham team was clear for all to see during his recent injury absence. Playing a pivotal role in helping the Lilywhites seal a Champions League berth last campaign, the Swede carried his form into the new season before a hamstring issue sustained on international duty saw him sit out ten games.
Tottenham struggled in the final third as a result of his injury, lacking a player who could come into the side and produce something special up front to benefit Harry Kane and Son Heung-min. Needing to find an alternative for the 22-year-old as they cannot afford to find themselves in the same position once again, Fabio Paratici must work his magic in the transfer market and sign another creative player for Conte.
So which players at the World Cup could he take a look at over the next few weeks? football.london takes a look at seven different options.