Olympics 2012: Footballers Who Could Land Massive Transfer Deals After the Games

To many around the world, the Olympic tournament may be an afterthought since the UEFA European Championship stole the spotlight for nearly the entire month of June.

However, the young talent on display in Britain has been pristine so far.

From sensational teenagers to mid-20s players finally coming of age, the Olympic tournament has so far proven to be much more entertaining than many had expected.

Spain has been knocked out, Switzerland and Uruguay are gone.

And the action is only heating up.

Here are some of the top performers so far who could parlay their great Olympic performances into advantageous moves during the final month of the summer transfer window.

Moussa Konate

Senegalese sensation Moussa Konate has put his national team on his back in this Olympics.

With four goals in three games, he has single-handedly put his team into the quarterfinals.

Only 19, the Maccabi Tel Aviv star looks set to be one of the most sought-after young players in Europe.

Jerry Bengtson

New England Revolution and Honduran striker, Jerry Bengtson was the stroke of genius that his nation needed so far, as his three goals have been the difference.

The 25-year-old could earn a move to a mid-table European club this summer based on his Olympic performance, and it would mean that Major League Soccer will lose yet another bright talent.

Mohamed Salah

Egyptian international Mohamed Salah already earned a move to FC Basel this summer, according to Ahram Online, but there could be a nice transfer battle for his signature if he continues the same fine form for his nation in the Olympic quarterfinals.

Giovani Dos Santos

Tottenham Hotspur outcast, Giovani Dos Santos continues to be an inspiration for the Mexican National team no matter what competition he is in.

He has been nothing short of an international hero for his nation.

Despite a frustrating club career, Dos Santos could yet get a big transfer to a club this summer that will see him for his true worth.

Neymar

Brazilian international and Santos star, Neymar has been the talk of the transfer scene for more than a year.

Though clubs from all around Europe having been mentioned as his potential buyers, nothing has yet come to fruition.

However, if he can find a way to lead his national team to Olympic glory, then perhaps the rumors (via the Daily Express) of FC Barcelona and Chelsea battling for his signature might not be so far from the truth.

Daniel Sturridge

Chelsea's Daniel Sturridge has scored two important goals for the Great Britain Olympic football team in the past week.

The first made sure the host nation were to take full points from their match against the United Arab Emirate. The second, but more important, goal just before halftime sunk highly favored Uruguay in the final group stage game for Group A.

Sturridge has been on the rocks at Chelsea since the initial takeover by Roberto Di Matteo, and his impressive form in the Olympics is likely to convince another major club to sign him away from London, giving him a better opportunity to succeed.

Leandro Damiao

Another young Brazilian that is certain to capture much attention following the games is Internacional star Leandro Damiao.

The player has already been linked to AC Milan by ESPN.com and to Tottenham by Metro, but there are likely to be more suitors depending on the coming fixtures for his nation.