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The Premier League is looking forward to the winter transfer window as clubs prepare to sign and sell players. The January window is not as busy as the summer window but it remains crucial to the ambitions of the teams with their respective agendas.
Quite a few Premier League clubs need to make some changes to their squad this season. Hence, we can expect them to be active in January. It could turn out to be an exciting chain of events this winter.
Premier League can see some former players return in January
Not every player that has succeeded in the Premier League has found the glory outside England. Many of the league's top players opted to leave to play in a different league but haven't been able to find the same form.
Luckily for them, the Premier League remains a very viable option to return. The winter window presents a golden opportunity for them to play in England once more. It is likely that some of them might come back this season.
On that note, let's take a look at the top players who could return to the Premier League in January.
#5 Aaron Ramsey (Juventus)
The Welshman was once a regular figure at Arsenal under the management of Arsene Wenger. Having spent more than 10 seasons with the Gunners, Aaron Ramsey is quite acquainted with the demands of the Premier League.
Currently playing for Juventus, the Welsh midfielder is running out of favor with the Old Lady. Aaron Ramsey appears to be surplus to requirements in Turin as the Serie A giants plan to offload him. His contract expires at the end of the season, making it very important for Juventus to sell him in January to get some money in return.
A number of clubs are interested in signing Aaron Ramsey. The likes of Everton and Newcastle United are more keen on acquiring his services in midfield. However, neither of them are willing to spend on the transfer fee. It will be interesting to see if and how a move pans out for the Welshman to return to the Premier League.
#4 Renato Sanches (Lille)
The Portuguese midfielder had a brief spell in the Premier League back in the 2017-18 season. Renato Sanches was playing on loan at Swansea City from Bayern Munich when he played in England's top-tier league.
After seeing a dip in form, the former Benfica midfielder has been able to turn things around for himself whilst playing for Lille in Ligue 1. Renato Sanches has been a vital player for the French club in midfield and was part of the squad that won the league last season.
His box-to-box abilities, combined with his versatility to play almost anywhere in midfield, are impressive. This has tempted many European clubs to go for his signature. Arsenal and AC Milan are the front-runners to sign him. But there are multiple other clubs who could swoop in and sign Renato Sanches this January.
#3 Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid)
Many Premier League clubs are in search of a right-back and Kieran Trippier is one of their targets. The Englishman is best known for his time with Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur previously.
Trippier joined Atletico Madrid in the 2019-20 season and has since been with them. He was linked with a move to Manchester United last summer but that didn't materialize. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer no longer managing the Red Devils, it is currently unknown if Ralf Rangnick will want to sign the English right-back.
Apparently, Newcastle United are very keen on signing Kieran Trippier and are preparing a convincing bid. A move back to the Premier League might turn out to be more beneficial for the English defender. This is considering he's fighting strongly to maintain his place in the England national team when the 2022 World Cup is right around the corner.
#2 Philippe Coutinho (Barcelona)
When Philippe Coutinho left for Barcelona in 2018, he was one of the best playmakers in the Premier League while playing for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp urged the Brazilian not to leave back then but it was a move too good to reject for Coutinho.
Since then, the attacking midfielder has struggled to find his best form with the Catalan club. Despite winning silverware, Coutinho's performances have been far from convincing. It is rumored that Barcelona are keen on finding a suitor for the Brazilian midfielder.
A loan move could also be on the cards for Philippe Coutinho but nothing is certain as of now. Liverpool and Newcastle United remain the likely options for the 29-year old. He was also offered to both Manchester United and Manchester City. However, a move to either looks difficult to materialize given the squad depth both Manchester clubs have.
#1 Eden Hazard (Real Madrid)
After spending seven stellar seasons with Chelsea, Eden Hazard decided to join Real Madrid in the 2019-20 season. He had longed for this move and it was certainly a dream come true for the Belgian.
Eden Hazard was arguably one of the best players in the Premier League in the last decade. He was instrumental in helping Chelsea two league titles and was one of their most consistent performers.
However, it has not been easy for the Belgian forward since joining Real Madrid. Struggling with poor form and injuries, he has failed to find his rhythm on the pitch.
Los Blancos are open to the prospect of selling Eden Hazard and it is rumored that they are willing to sell at a price as low as £21 million. West Ham United and Everton have surprised many with their intent to sign the Belgian. Whether Hazard is keen on joining them remains a question. But it is seems likely that he will be back in the Premier League in the near future.
