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January transfer The market is hard to master. Even the most reputable recruiting teams struggle to navigate the minefield.
The winter market is usually centered around frustration, with clubs eager to resolve issues that arose during the first half of the campaign. As teams hate to lose their best and brightest during the season, valuations often skyrocket.
However, there is still plenty of value to be found during the January window, with obscure stars up for sale and players entering the final six months of their contracts.
Here are the cut-price deals which Premier League Parties may target January 2025.
The right clubs: Arsenal, Man Utd, Tottenham
Potential fees: £15-20m
Only Robert Lewandowski, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have stolen more goals than Jonathan David in 2024. The Canada international scored 36 goals in 50 appearances across the calendar year – a sensational return since turning out for Lille.
David is naturally attracting interest from Europe’s elite clubs And the expiry of his current contract this summer means he is available to discuss his future with other clubs this winter.
While the temptation would be to wait until the end of the season and sign the 24-year-old on a free, a splash of cash in January could guarantee the signing of the centre-forward.
The right clubs: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man City, Man U
Possible fees: £20-25m
As for Canadian internationals whose contracts expire this summer, enter Alphonso Davies. While Bayern Munich are desperate to tie the left-back to new terms, there is a growing feeling that this could be the 24-year-old’s final campaign in Bavaria.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are showing significant interest in Davies, Especially the formerBut the Premier League could prove an equally desirable destination for the defender.
Like David, the Bayern man will be available on a free in the summer, but putting down £20-25m in January could force a move. There are several Premier League sides crying out for left-back reinforcements.
The right clubs: Arsenal, Man City
Possible fees: Loan deal
Barcelona’s ongoing battle to sign Dani Olmo in the summer – which has yet to be resolved Despite Spain’s National Sports Council ruling in favor – leaves the Spaniard’s future up in the air.
After surprising his £51m move to Catalonia, the Euro 2024 winner looks set to leave the club on a permanent deal, but could be granted a loan for the second half of the campaign if Barca’s push to sign Olmo fails.
There are a number of Premier League sides who would relish the addition of the highly talented Olmo for the final months of the campaign, particularly the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City who have lacked creativity for long periods this season. is
The right clubs: Man Utd, Tottenham, West Ham
Potential fees: Loan deal
Randall Kolo Muani has quickly fallen out of favor at Paris Saint-Germain under Luis Enrique and now looks a far cry from the imposing and speedy centre-forward who ran riot with Eintracht Frankfurt. He has scored just twice in 14 appearances for the Ligue 1 champions this season.
A January exit looks increasingly likely and both Manchester United and Tottenham have Expressed interest in signing the France international On loan for the remainder of the campaign.
Juventus are also looking for a move but the allure of the Premier League could prove too tempting for Kolo Muani, who could rebuild his career with one of England’s elite.
Potential clubs: Chelsea, Man City, Man U
Potential fees: £12.5m
Also out of contract this summer, Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly willing to let Jonathan Tah, one of the key performers during their remarkable 2023/24 campaign, leave the BayArena for as little as £12.5m in January. Now that’s a deal.
The towering centre-half may turn 29 this February, but he is in his peak years and was very close to joining Bayern Munich in the summer. Barcelona are also said to be interested.
Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd are among the Premier League teams currently looking for central defensive cover and £12.5m is a snip for a player of Tah’s immense quality and consistency.
The right clubs: Aston Villa, Man Utd, Man City, Nottingham Forest
Possible fees: £21m
Douglas Luiz made his lucrative move to Juventus after several impressive seasons at Aston Villa. However, after just six months in Turin, an exit could already be on the cards for the Brazilian midfielder.
With Juventus reportedly looking to recoup the £21m they spent in the summer – with several players at Villa Park as part of the deal – Luiz could be available for a fee in the deal.
A return to Villa would not be out of the question, while Man City, who featured Luiz early in his career, could look to the vulnerable defensive midfielder as a perfect Rodri replacement for the second half of the campaign.
The right clubs: Aston Villa, Tottenham, West Ham
Possible fees: £35m or loan
Marcus Rashford’s public falling out with Man Utd means a move out of Old Trafford for the fledgling Red Devils in January. Europe seems a likely destination, With the Italian club and Borussia Dortmund Allegedly at the front of the queue.
Rashford could be available for as little as £35m, which would prove a steal if he is able to rediscover his strongest form. A loan switch also remains a distinct possibility until the end of the campaign.
West Ham, who are now managed by Graham Potter One club is keen on the 27-year-oldWhich can prove a shrewd signature in the right environment.
