The World Cup offers a giant stage for goal‑makers, and recent matches have produced 89 goals from 28 games across Mexico, Canada and the United States. Lionel Messi dazzled Argentina with a masterclass in a 3‑0 win over Algeria, while Jonathan David struck a hat‑trick in Canada’s 6‑0 rout of Qatar. Both feats drew attention from Premier League scouts.

David, 26, became the first Juventus forward to score a World Cup hat‑trick since Paolo Rossi in 1982, raising his profile after moving from Gent to Lille and then to Juventus in 2025. Newcastle and Leeds have eyed him, while other clubs keep tabs. Meanwhile, Swiss substitute Johan Manzambi, 20, scored twice against Bosnia‑Herzegovina, setting a record for the youngest player to net a brace as a sub.

These performances illustrate how World Cup exploits translate into Premier League interest. David’s 87 goals in 178 league games and Manzambi’s creative midfield role for Freiburg earned him links to clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and Napoli. With summer budgets tightening, Juventus may release David to free funds, while Manzambi’s future could hinge on whether he maintains his momentum in the group stage.