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This January transfer window has been quite lively. The Covid-19 pandemic made clubs significantly alter their investment plans last year due to the sheer financial hit they had to absorb. As a result, the 2021 summer transfer window was a hectic period for clubs as several teams were forced to offload their top stars.
Plenty of deals expected to happen in the January transfer window
Many high-profile players switched clubs last summer and this January's transfer window seems to be kicking on in similar fashion. We've already seen several high-profile deals go over the line. Philippe Coutinho has moved from Barcelona to Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the season.
Kieran Trippier has joined Newcastle United on a permanent basis. Ferran Torres completed a €55 million switch to Barcelona from Manchester City. We're only 10 days into the January transfer window and we'll definitely see a lot more high-profile deals before this month is over.
Without further ado, let's take a look at five of the biggest transfer deals which could still happen in the January transfer window.
#5 Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly set to cut ties with both Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the summer. It looks like time is up for the veteran strikers and the Gunners are planning for the long term.
Dusan Vlahovic is one of the most in-form strikers in world football right now. The Fiorentina marksman has scored 18 goals and provided three assists in 21 appearances across all competitions so far this term.
Arsenal have reportedly already opened talks with Fiorentina for Vlahovic. However, reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the player is not really sold on the idea of moving to Arsenal halfway through the season. But he adds that if Arsenal increase their offer, they could yet convince Vlahovic.
Speaking to DR Sports YouTube channel on Friday, Romano said:
“They’re trying to find a way. They’ve got a good relationship with Fiorentina because Lucas Torreira is on loan at Fiorentina with a buy option.
“The problem is the player. That’s why it’s not at an advanced stage or close to being complete because at the moment from the player’s side and agent’s side, they’re not open to talk to Arsenal about a move in January.
“It seems he wants to stay at Fiorentina until the end of the season and bring Fiorentina back to European football and then leave in the summer. Let’s see what happens.
“Maybe Arsenal will be able to offer a lot of money to change his mind.”
#4 Lucas Digne to Aston Villa
Lucas Digne is close to sealing an exit from Everton. The Frenchman had a public falling out with the Toffees' manager Rafael Benitez. Aston Villa are reportedly set to beat Chelsea, Newcastle United and West Ham United to sign Digne on a permanent transfer.
Rafael Benitez revealed last week that the left-back has asked to leave the club this month. The 28-year-old last appeared for Everton in their 4-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on December 1.
Digne is reportedly keen to join Steven Gerrard's side. However, Villa are yet to agree a fee with Everton. They are expected to offer a sum in the ballpark of £20-25 million, as per Sky Sports.
Digne has made 127 appearances across all competitions for Everton since joining the club in 2018. He has scored six goals and provided 20 assists for the Toffees.
#3 Steven Bergwijn to Ajax
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs that are looking to offload some players this month. Both Steven Bergwijn and Tanguy Ndombele have been put on sale. While Bergwijn is reportedly close to sealing a move to Ajax, Ndomele is still far from finding a potential suitor.
Ajax have reportedly already submitted an offer to sign Bergwijn on a permanent deal this month. However, they are yet to agree a fee with Tottenham Hotspur, as per Fabrizio Romano.
Ndombele's torrid stint at Spurs does not seem to be getting any better. He was booed off the ground in their labored 3-1 win over Morecambe on Sunday. Spurs are actively looking to find a buyer but there's nothing happening on that front just yet.
Bergwijn has also largely failed to impress since joining the club in 2020. In 64 games across all competitions for Spurs, he has scored just five goals and provided 10 assists.
#2 Anthony Martial to Sevilla
Ralf Rangnick confirmed in the last week of December that Anthony Martial has asked to leave Manchester United. The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford in recent times. He has not made the best use of the opportunities given to him in the last couple of seasons.
Due to a lack of game time, he wants to move to another club. According to reports, Sevilla are set to table a new offer for Martial. It was widely reported last week that Martial favours a move to Sevilla over other potential suitors. The Red Devils have reportedly already rejected a loan deal for Martial.
In 268 appearances for Manchester United across all competitions, the 26-year-old has scored 79 goals and provided 50 assists.
#1 Aaron Ramsey to Newcastle United
Juventus are keen to offload midfielder Aaron Ramsey this month. The Welshman reportedly pockets in excess of €300,000-per-week in wages and his contributions have simply not been up to that standard.
Newcastle United are keen to rope him in. Crystal Palace are reportedly in the race to sign him as well. Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed last week that Ramsey is set to leave the club. At a pre-match press conference, he said:
"Aaron Ramsey returned today after his leave to work in England but he is an outgoing player.”
Ramsey was brilliant for Arsenal but he hasn't been able to replicate those heroics at Juventus. In 70 appearances across all competitions for the Bianconeri, Ramsey has scored just six goals and provided six assists.
His experience and technical qualities could be of great use to Newcastle United, who are looking to crawl out of the relegation zone in the second half of the season.
