Best XI of transfers on cards for January including Toney to Arsenal, Osimhen to Chelsea and Todibo to Man Utd
WITH injury crises hitting multiple clubs and teams beginning to take a look at the business end of the season, the rumour mill is in full effect.
We’re expecting a busy period of transfer spending in the Premier League with several top clubs unafraid to splash the cash in January.
Here’s a look at the best players being lined up for moves…
David de Gea
De Gea has resisted offers from Saudi Arabia and the MLS as he bides his time on choosing his next club.
The former-Manchester United stopper became a free agent in the summer after United were unwilling to extend his £350,000-a-week contract and has remained without a club ever since.
Newcastle and Barcelona are now set to battle it out to sign De Gea in January with both teams experiencing long term injuries to their first-choice goalkeepers.
Denzel Dumfries
Dumfries starred for Inter as they battled their way to last year’s Champions League final.
Calciomercato have reported that Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the £43.5m rated right-back this January – with Spurs prepared to offer Emerson Royal to Inter as part of a deal.
Jean-Clair Todibo
Todibo is one of the French national team’s most highly-rated defenders and is hotly tipped for a move in January.
The centre-back is rated at £39million with United the favourites to sign him due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s INEOS owning Nice.
Spurs and Liverpool also reportedly hold an interest in the 23-year-old.
Antonio Silva
Antonio Silva has become a stalwart at the heart of Benfica‘s defence despite only being 20 years old.
The centre-back has an £85million release clause in his contract that Manchester United are reportedly willing to meet.
Alphonso Davies
The Canadian is arguably the best left-back in the world and tearing it up for Bayern this season but could leave Bavaria soon.
The defender is unhappy with Bayern’s latest contract offer according to Bild and has Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City willing to better their offer.
Jota
Al-Ittihad’s Jota has experienced a difficult time in the Saudi League after being left out of the first team squad by Nuno Esperito Santo.
The ex-Celtic winger reportedly fancies a reunion with former manager Ange Postecoglou at Spurs but the Aussie is still weighing up a move.
Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz has starred for Aston Villa this season with the Villans currently sitting in fourth.
Arsenal are long-term admirers of the midfielder and are keen to pair him with Declan Rice in their midfield.
Joao Palhinha
Another midfielder Arsenal are looking at pairing Declan Rice with is Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
The Portuguese midfielder narrowly missed out on a move to Bayern Munich on September’s deadline day and the Germans are likely to reignite their interest.
Pedro Neto
Pedro Neto was electric for Wolves this season prior to his injury, bagging one goal and eight assists in his ten Premier League appearances.
Arsenal are long-term admirers of the winger and could look to bring them in as they look to win the Premier League title this year.
Ivan Toney
With Ivan Toney’s gambling ban set to end on January 17 a number of Premier League teams are falling over themselves to sign the £100million-rated forward.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs are the current front-runners for the 27-year-old’s signature.
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen was Serie A‘s top scorer last season with 26 goals as Napoli romped to the league title.
Chelsea are prepared to break the £115million transfer record that they paid for Moises Caicedo in the summer to sign Osimhen.