30 big names likely to move in the January transfer window.
With the January transfer window edging ever nearer, CaughtOffside takes a look at just 30 of many big-name players who look likely to be on the move this winter according to recent reports and transfer speculation.
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Many of the world’s best players and top young talents could be making their ways to the Premier League this January if reports are to be believed, while some big names could also be on their way out as elite foreign clubs come calling and managers perhaps try to shift some unfancied members of their squads to make room for other purchases.
See below for a full run-through of 30 players set to dominate the headlines this January, including top targets for Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool:
30) Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
Having fallen out of favour with new Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, it is thought that Gerard Pique could quit the Nou Camp this winter and head to either Chelsea or his old club Manchester United.
29) Lukas Podolski (Arsenal)
No longer a regular at Arsenal this season after summer signings Danny Welbeck and Alexis Sanchez have pushed him down the pecking order, Lukas Podolski seems likely to leave the Emirates Stadium for more first-team football, with Inter Milan among his suitors.
28) Ander Herrera (Manchester United)
A surprise name on this list, Manchester United’s summer signing Ander Herrera could already be heading for the Old Trafford exit this January as the club pursue bigger names to come in and replace the Spaniard.
27) Ramires (Chelsea)
Supposedly a player Chelsea would be happy to let go, Brazilian midfielder Ramires has been linked with a January switch to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
26) Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham Hotspur)
Recent reports suggest that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to offload misfiring striker Emmanuel Adebayor this winter, with the Togo international struggling to find his best form this season.
25) Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)
A highly promising young defender, Aymeric Laporte of Athletic Bilbao is attracting strong interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United this January.
24) Miranda (Atletico Madrid)
A superb La Liga centre-back, Atletico Madrid star Miranda could also be on the move as Manchester United make him one of their top targets to improve their options in defence.
23) Xherdan Shaqiri (Bayern Munich)
Unsettled due to a lack of opportunities at current club Bayern Munich, Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri could attract bids from the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool in the coming months.
22) Andre Schurrle (Chelsea)
In a surprise move to rivals Liverpool, Andre Schurrle could be set for a £25m exit from Chelsea after falling out of favour in Jose Mourinho’s side this season.
21) Roberto Soldado (Tottenham Hotspur)
Having failed to impress at Spurs since his big-money move from Valencia last summer, Roberto Soldado has been linked with an exit from White Hart Lane this January, with Inter Milan readying an £11m bid.
20) Lars Bender (Bayer Leverkusen)
A long-time target for Arsenal, Lars Bender is on the Gunners’ radar again this January as one of their top targets to strengthen in the defensive midfield department.
19) Erik Lamela (Tottenham Hotspur)
Another of Tottenham’s expensive flops, Erik Lamela looks set to return to Serie A with Napoli, who are ready to pay around £16m for the Argentine winger.
18) Sami Khedira (Real Madrid)
Linked with a whole host of clubs in recent times, Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is now believed to be among Manchester United’s top midfield targets for January.
17) Mattia Destro (AS Roma)
A striker in top form in Serie A, Mattia Destro could be set to leave AS Roma in the near future as Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly eye him up to improve their options upfront.
16) Jackson Martinez (Porto)
Another superb-looking striker who could be available this winter, £30m-rated Porto star Jackson Martinez could earn himself a move to a bigger club, with Arsenal and Liverpool monitoring his situation.
15) Roberto Firmino (Hoffenheim)
A player strongly tipped to be on his way to Manchester United, Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the January transfer window thanks to fine highly impressive form in the Bundesliga.
14) Pedro (Barcelona)
Another Barcelona player whose future seems up in the air, exciting Spanish winger Pedro could be available this January as the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool weigh up bids.
13) Mohamed Salah (Chelsea)
Another player who could leave Chelses as Jose Mourinho fine-tunes his squad, Mohamed Salah could be on his way to Inter Milan if the Italian giants can make a reasonable offer for the Egyptian youngster.
12) Jordi Alba (Barcelona)
A target for Arsenal and Manchester United, Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is another top player who could be on the move in a mass Nou Camp exodus in the new year.
11) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
A top class young defender, Raphael Varane seems to be considering his future at Real Madrid as Chelsea prepare a £19m bid to lure him away from the Bernabeu this season.
10) Saido Berahino (West Bromwich Albion)
Although West Bromwich Albion are determined to fight off interest in their star youngster Saido Berahino, the 21-year-old’s fine form has seen him attract strong interest from both Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
9) Yohan Cabaye (Paris Saint-Germain)
A target for Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool, Yohan Cabaye is said to be unhappy with his current situation at Paris Saint-Germain, having failed to find his best form since joining the club from Newcastle United last year.
8) Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli)
In what could be an exciting big-money move for Liverpool, it is reported that a bid of around £31.2m could be enough to sign Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain this January.
7) Julian Draxler (Schalke)
One of the most promising young players in the world, Schalke starlet Julian Draxler is back in the headlines again this January as Arsenal and Manchester United are linked as his main admirers.
6) Juan Mata (Manchester United)
Despite only joining Manchester United last winter, Juan Mata is already being linked with an exit from the club as Louis van Gaal continues his shake-up of the squad at Old Trafford, with Atletico Madrid tipped as being his main suitors.
5) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
After failing to hit top form since joining Arsenal from Real Madrid in a club-record deal, Mesut Ozil is now possibly heading for the exit as the likes of Bayern Munich and Manchester City show an interest in the unsettled German.
4) Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain)
Supposedly ‘close’ to joining Arsenal, Edinson Cavani could be one of the biggest names on the move this January after becoming unsettled with life at Paris Saint-Germain.
3) Juan Cuadrado (Fiorentina)
Linked with many top clubs during the summer, Barcelona are now reportedly leading the chase against Manchester United and Bayern Munich to sign Fiorentina’s exciting winger Juan Cuadrado.
2) Kevin Strootman (AS Roma)
One of the names dominating the transfer news at the moment, AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman looks like being Manchester United’s top target in midfield again this January.
1) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
Supposedly Arsenal’s top target for January, Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels is looking likely to make his way to the Emirates Stadium this season in what would be an absolutely superb signing for the Gunners.