The 10 biggest signings that could happen during the January transfer window.
10. Adam Lallana – Southampton to Liverpool
The 25-year-old is enjoyed what is probably the best season of his career so far. After his eye-catching displays with Southampton earned him to England caps last month he is now being courted by some of the country’s top clubs and Liverpool are said to be heading the charge for his signature.
Source: Daily Star
9. Fredy Guarin – Inter Milan to Chelsea
The Colombian midfielder’s career at the San Siro appeared to be at a standstill until the summer when he began to feature more regularly, and he has now admitted that talks with the Stamford Bridge outfit have been opened.
Source: London Evening Standard
8. Ivan Rakitic – Sevilla to Chelsea
The Croatian was one of the only stars not to be sold by Sevilla over the summer, and in their absence he has since stepped up greatly to become the club’s star performer. However, he has since admitted that the lack of success in southern Spain is concerning him and may look to move on.
Source: Daily Mirror
7. Angel Di Maria – Real Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur
Since falling behind in the pecking order at the Bernabeu, the Argentine international has seen himself linked with a move to Spurs as he looks to re-establish himself as one of the most exciting players in the world once again.
Source: Daily Star
6. Leighton Baines – Everton to Manchester United
The Toffees managed to keep hold of the England man over the summer, but with Moyes still interested in working with him again a fresh bid is still on the cards.
Source: Daily Star
5. Juan Mata – Chelsea to Paris Saint Germain
The former Player of the Year is still struggling to establish himself under Jose Mourinho and isn’t likely to stand it for much longer. Especially when PSG coach Laurent Blanc has already expressed a desire to bring him on board at the Parc des Princes.
Source: Daily Star
4. David Luiz – Chelsea to Barcelona
The Catalan giants are keenly looking for new defensive talent and injuries and age take their toll on the current crop at the back. Like Mata, the former Benfica man has struggled for game time under Mourinho this season, and could be tempted with a switch to Spain.
Source: Daily Mirror
3. Ilkay Gundogan – Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal
The 23-year-old is one of the most exciting young players to come out of Germany in the past three years and has continuously been linked with a move to the emirates ever since the summer.
Source: Daily Mirror
2. Iker Casillas – Real Madrid to Manchester City
The Spanish number one is still only being used in cup competitions by the Madrid giants and is believed to be edging closer and closer to the exit door each day. With a World Cup place to keep he will want to be playing in both league and cup games, though he will be cup tied for the Champions League.
Source: Metro
1. Luis Suarez – Liverpool to Real Madrid
Suarez was a reported target for Real over the summer, but their insistence on signing Gareth Bale meant the Uruguayan had to take a backseat. However, if they wanted him then they will be desperate to get their hands on him now as his 17 goals in 11 games have fired the Reds up into second place. He may have just signed a new deal at Anfield, but that won’t stop Los Blancos from going for him again.
Source: Daily Star