France's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment with a fourth-place finish following defeat to England in the third-place play-off, but for several of their players there is little time to dwell on the result, with a busy transfer market waiting back home.
Lucas Digne has already completed his move, passing a medical before putting pen to paper on a three-year deal at Paris Saint-Germain. Maghnes Akliouche is also on the French and European champions' radar as they continue to strengthen their squad.
Elsewhere, Michael Olise is attracting interest from Real Madrid, while Chelsea have shown interest in defender Maxence Lacroix. It is Manchester United, though, who appear to have developed the strongest appetite for French talent this summer.
United's admiration for AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone is no secret, and with the Italian club open to selling, Manchester Evening News reports that the Old Trafford side currently lead the race for the France international, who is valued at around €52million.
The Athletic, however, suggests his price tag could give United pause, given they have already brought in Youri Tielemans to strengthen the same area of the pitch.
Should a move for Kone fall through, United have other French options on their radar. Aurelien Tchouameni remains admired, as does Warren Zaire-Emery, whose profile reportedly appeals at Old Trafford, according to The Sun.
It would take a remarkable turn of events for Paris Saint-Germain to sanction Zaire-Emery's departure, however, given how central he remains to the club's plans, though a pre-season friendly between the two clubs could offer an opportunity for informal discussions.
United's interest extends to Bradley Barcola as well, with The Sun reporting on Tuesday that the forward has also caught the eye of Manchester United's recruitment team. Arsenal and Liverpool are also credited with interest in the former Lyon winger, according to The Athletic, which adds that PSG may be reluctant to sell, though a bid in the region of £100million could prompt them to reconsider.
Barcola himself has remained coy on his future for now.
"I am focused on the World Cup," he said. "What happens after, I don't know."
With so many French internationals potentially on the move this summer, and Manchester United credited with an interest in several of them, it promises to be a busy few weeks for those looking to complete their business before the transfer window closes.
United's pursuit of French talent reflects a broader trend across the market this summer, with several of the country's leading clubs and agents fielding calls from Premier League sides eager to add technical quality and World Cup experience to their squads.
Whether Michael Carrick's side end up landing one, several or none of their reported targets, the level of interest alone underlines how highly French football's current generation is regarded across Europe.