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Belgium clash with Wales a shop window for Benteke, Lukakau and De Bruyne

Belgium boss Marc Wilmots believes some of his key players can land big-money moves this summer if they perform at international level.


The likes of Christian Benteke, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne are all being linked with moves to bigger clubs and Wilmots suggests impressive performances in Friday's Euro2016 qualifier against Wales in Cardiff can go a long way to confirming those possible exits.

"I will simply say that the best way to sell yourself as a player is to have a good game and win," he said.

"We are quite used to the speculation. There are still more than two months left [of the window]. We will see. "All of the transfer rumours are not in my head, the important thing for us is to qualify."

Regarding Wolfsburg star De Bruyne, Wilmots added: "It's not about where, it's about playing. The most important is that he plays."

De Bruyne is a £35million target for Manchester City while Aston Villa striker Benteke is on the radar of Liverpool and Chelsea and Everton ace Lukaku has been linked with AS Roma.

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