The January transfer window is traditionally a hectic time of the year as clubs look to bolster their squads for the second half of the season. Some sides are on the hunt for a new striker to stave off relegation while others are targeting defensive reinforcements to aid a title challenge.
Manchester United are searching for some midfield reinforcements as they look to recover from their worst start to a league campaign in 30 years.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are also seeking some new arrivals to help cement their position at the top of the table, but it is not only signings who are expected in January with a host of clubs looking to sell.
Chelsea could shift some dead weight from their squad as they make room for acquisitions following the lifting of their transfer ban while plenty of movement is expected at AC Milan after a tumultuous campaign so far.
Football Whispers have ranked the top 25 most likely deals this January – so who is on the move during the transfer window?
(1 – unlikely, 5 – very likely)
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10. Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea to Marseille) – 3.2
9. Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester United) – 3.2
8. Granit Xhaka (Arsenal to Hertha Berlin) – 3.2
7. Pedro (Chelsea to Fenerbahce) – 3.2
6. Mason Holgate (Everton to Sheffield United) – 3.2
5. Billy Gilmour (Chelsea to Nottingham Forest) – 3.4
4. Hwang Hee-Chan (Red Bull Salzburg to Wolverhampton Wanderers) – 3.4
3. Kevin Volland (Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal) – 3.8
2. Badou Ndiaye (Stoke City to Trabzonspor) – 4.0
1. Exequiel Palacios (River Plate to Bayer Leverkusen) – 4.5