England's impressive third-place finish in the summer's World Cup has led to a surge in transfer activity for its players. Out of the 27 players who participated in North America, seven have already switched clubs this summer, with two more linked to potential moves. Notable transfers include:

• Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa to Chelsea for £117m
• Elliot Anderson moving from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116m
• Anthony Gordon, who transferred from Newcastle to Barcelona for nearly £70m
• Jordan Henderson, who joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Brentford
• James Trafford signing for Leeds from Manchester City for £45m

However, it's the defenders that are generating significant buzz. Four of England's World Cup defenders are potentially changing clubs:

• Djed Spence is close to joining Inter Milan
• Trevoh Chalobah has moved to Como
• Ezri Konsa is being pursued by Arsenal
• Marc Guehi transferred to Manchester City earlier this year

Despite attackers commanding higher fees, defenders are becoming hot commodities at lower prices. Spence, for instance, is set to move to Inter Milan for just £25.6m, despite his strong World Cup performance.

John Stones, available on a free after a successful stint with Manchester City, is also in demand, having played a crucial role in England's World Cup campaign. Meanwhile, Konsa has attracted interest from Arsenal, who are looking for a replacement for the injured William Saliba.

Chalobah's transfer to Como reflects his desire for more playing time amid a crowded Chelsea defense. The overall trend showcases a unique market dynamic where defenders are being valued more favorably, despite the higher-profile moves of attacking players.