Will any of these perennial bench warmers earn a move in the January transfer window…
We’re in the midst of the January transfer window, and ten of Europe’s biggest bench warmers, according to Purely Football, could be eyeing up a move. We analyse the list in full below – would you like to see any of these players at your club this month, or in the summer?
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10) Fernando Llorente (Juventus)
Has struggled to establish himself in the Juventus team, due in no small part to the fine form of Carlos Tevez. He was an icon at former club at Athletic Bilbao, and would surely take a return move if it came about.
9) Javier Hernandez (Real Madrid)
With his Manchester United future already confirmed as being over, and with Real Madrid ruling out a permanent purchase of the Mexican forward, his signature is very much up for grabs ahead of the summer window.
8) Alex Song (Barcelona)
Looks unlikely to return to the Barcelona fold next season, but having impressed in a West Ham shirt so far this season, he could become a hot property in the summer transfer window, and even sooner if his availability is concerned.
7) Stevan Jovetic (Manchester City)
Has struggled with injuries during much of his time at the club, and with Wilfried Bony set to join Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko ahead of him in the striking pecking order, he could be open to a move away.
6) Shinji Kagawa (Borussia Dortmund)
Now in his second spell at Dortmund after a forgettable stint with Manchester United, and failing to recapture the form of his first. To be fair, no Dortmund player has shone this season, as they continue to struggle this season.
5) Frank Lampard (Manchester City)
A bit-part player at Manchester City, if a very useful one. His form has shown that he should not be sitting on the bench at either City or former club Chelsea, and would do better to be starting elsewhere, even in the MLS.
4) Isco (Real Madrid)
A world class talent who has been stuck behind the likes of Gareth Bale in the Madrid team. Isco got his chance when the Welshman was out with injury, but has otherwise struggled to establish himself as a regular.
3) Asier Illarramendi (Real Madrid)
Another Madrid star struggling to establish himself after a big money move. His form has been mixed since his arrival at the club, and a loan move to the Premier League has been muted in some quarters.
2) Andre Schurrle (Chelsea)
The German World Cup winner has struggled when used by the Blues as a starter, and could find his time at Stamford Bridge cut short in coming months if he fails to improve his form. A strange one considering his success as a sub.
1) Petr Cech (Chelsea)
A legend at the club and a first team regular for a decade, but Cech now finds himself firmly cast aside as the number two. He’s still hungry for first-team football, but will Jose Mourinho agree to sell before the summer?
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