Plenty of scouts will have been watching Euro 2008 closely, and there have been some impressive performances from the slightly lower profile players.
While everyone knows about Davids Silva and Villa - both likely to leave Valencia this summer - here are a few players who may appear in the Premier League next season.
Andrei Arshavin - Russia and Zenit St Petersburg
It's the obvious choice, and he was rumoured to be on his way to these shores even before his exemplary performances in his two games so far. Based on those showings he is worth much more than the rumoured £10million buy-out clause in his contract. However, a fly in the ointment could be his apparent desire to ply his trade in Spain, rather than England.
Would Interest: Arsenal, Everton, Chelsea.
Jeremy Toulalan - France and Lyon
Potentially the only member of the French squad to emerge with his reputation enhanced, Lyon's tough-tackling midfielder would be a cracking addition to most Premier League sides, and his range of passing made the ageing Claude Makelele look remarkably one-dimensional. Going on their respective performances, he should really have been in the side ahead of - rather than alongside -Makelele. However, having signed him only last summer, Lyon might not be willing to let him go, and certainly not on the cheap.
Would Interest: Arsenal, Everton, Spurs.
Roman Pavluchenko - Russia and Spartak Moscow
Supplied by the excellent Arshavin, the man who jiggered England's summer plans last year has thoroughly impressed with his movement and finishing. However, perhaps more important has been his prowess in the air, causing defences throughout the tournament serious problems. Perhaps wouldn't get in any of the top four sides, but any club that needs a strong, mobile centre-forward to help their UEFA Cup chase should take a look.
Would Interest: Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Manchester City, Newcastle.
Yuri Zhirkov - Russia and CSKA Moscow
Quick, and with a vicious left foot, Zhirkov proved to be one of the more dangerous Russians, even in their opening two games when the rest of the side under-performed. Even today, quality left-sided players are at a premium in the Premier League, and Zhirkov is both young and probably wouldn't cost the earth, so may be a worthwhile investment.
Would Interest: Spurs, Aston Villa.
Bastian Schweinsteiger - Germany and Bayern Munich
While he's not exactly at a deadbeat club at the moment, Schweinsteiger was kept out of the Bayern team for long spells last season by the brilliant Franck Ribery, and has suggested himself that he wants to move. However, having picked him consistently when in charge of the national side, new Bayern manager Jurgen Klinsmann may want to persuade his man to stay.
Would Interest: Liverpool, Aston Villa, Spurs.
Ivica Olic - Croatia and Hamburg
One of Croatia's most underrated performers, Olic's tireless work-rate and versatility (he can play up front and on the wing) could be very attractive to an ambitious mid-table side. A decent scoring record in Germany helps too, averaging almost a goal every other game.
Would Interest: Portsmouth, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Manchester City, West Ham, Blackburn.
Darijo Srna - Croatia and Shakhtar Donetsk
A tireless wideman who can play anywhere down the right flank, Srna came to prominance at the last World Cup, having been one of a number of talented youngsters purchased by the oil-rich Donetsk in 2003. Quick, dogged and a cracking striker of a dead ball, a move for Srna has been mooted for a while, and this summer could be the time.
Would Interest: Middlesbrough, Newcastle, West Ham, Portsmouth.
Orlando Engelaar - Holland and Twente
It's a testament to Engelaar's reputation that when Fred Rutten moved from FC Twente to be Schalke's new coach, he stipulated that he be allowed to bring the Dutchman with him. However, the powerful holding midfielder is still a Twente player, and his performances in Holland's group games attracted plenty of attention in England, with several clubs reportedly sniffing around.
Would Interest: Everton, Spurs, Newcastle.
Nick Miller