With the finals just six months away and the January transfer window open, several big names are in need of regular football to earn a trip to Russia

Getty1Kevin GameiroGameiro's hopes of re-establishing himself in the Atletico Madrid team look faint, especially with the return of Diego Costa. And with Lacazette, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe all far ahead of him in France's pecking order, only a strong end to 2017-18 – perhaps with a new team – would allow the striker to push himself back into contention.AdvertisementGetty Images2Theo WalcottCould a move back to boyhood club Southampton help salvage Walcott's World Cup dreams? What is certain is that the winger has seen his chances severely hampered by a lack of playing time at Arsenal, where he has become little more than a potential impact substitute. Getty Images3Dani CeballosThe Real Madrid midfielder has been chronically underused by Zinedine Zidane since arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu during the summer from Betis after a sensational campaign with Spain at the Under-21 European Championship. Ceballos is yet another player being mentioned as a possible heir to Coutinho at Anfield.Getty Images4David LuizMiranda, Thiago Silva and Marquinhos all appear to be ahead of the Chelsea defender in Brazil's pecking order right now, while he has only appeared in eight Premier League games so far this season. Real Madrid have emerged as one possible buyer, which at the very least would allow Luiz maximum exposure as he hopes to break back into the Selecao.