Five exciting Europa League stars next to earn moves to elite clubs

Aymeric Laporte (Centre back, Athletic Bilbao)
Already linked to giants such as Manchester United and Real Madrid, cultured left footer Laporte looks to be a real gem in the crown of what has potential to be a brilliant future Les Bleus backline.

Still uncapped for France at senior level, it can only be a matter of time before the 20-year-old Basque boy becomes a fully-fledged international and is snapped up by one of the European elite.

Cool, composed and adept at anticipating attacks, Laporte would be an outstanding acquisition for any club at his rumoured release clause of £31.5m, and arguably has more potential than much-hyped peers Kurt Zouma and Raphael Varane.

Jetro Willems (Left back, PSV)
Three Europa League assists only tell a portion of Willem’s story so far this season, as the flying full back has notched up 13 across all competitions for title challengers PSV (outsiders at 50/1 to claim the Europa League trophy).

Rapid Willems may have made news for recording the fastest red card in Eredivisie history recently, indicating a rash side to the youngster’s play, but this rough diamond is worth taking a punt on.

Perhaps in need of polishing on the defensive side, Willems has all the attributes required to be a top attacking full back. Of course free scoring compatriot and clubmate Memphis Depay will be the one to instigate a summer scramble, but Willems could also find himself at the heart of a transfer tussle.

Andriy Yarmolenko (Attacking midfielder, Dynamo Kiev)
Alongside Yevhen Konoplyanka, Yarmolenko is Ukraine’s biggest attacking talent since namesake Andriy Shevchenko.

The 25-year-old has long been tipped to join a top club and now needs to prove himself at a higher level.

One of the Europa League’s top suppliers, pass-master Yarmolenko has recorded five plus three goals already this campaign. With his contract set to expire next summer, clubs should move now to capture the versatile wingman.