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In the January transfer window, clubs either buy or loan players to strengthen their squads before the second half of the season.
However, unlike in other seasons, many clubs have largely looked to take players on loan this campaign owing to the financial difficulties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five most impressive on-loan players this season:
Many on-loan players have impressed with their performances this season and may earn permanent moves away from their parent club.
On that note, let us have a look at the five most impressive on-loan players in the ongoing 2020-21 season.
#5 Tiemoue Bakayoko (Chelsea/Napoli)
Tiemoue Bakayoko has spent the last three seasons on loan at different clubs, impressing in every season. The combative Chelsea midfielder is currently on loan at Napoli and has become one of their key players in midfield.
Starting alongside Fabian Ruiz in midfield, the Frenchman has done excellently while sitting in front of the back-line. Bakayoko has helped soften the blow of losing Allan to Everton in the summer.
If he keeps playing at the level he has throughout the season, Napoli could make his deal permanent. At only 26-years old, Tiemoue Bakayoko could anchor Napoli's midfielder for years to come.
#4 Federico Chiesa (Fiorentina/Juventus)
When Juventus brought in Federico Chiesa on a two-year loan deal in the summer, many thought the Italian midfielder would take time to establish himself as a starter in the Bianconeri's stacked midfield. However, Chiesa has been a revelation at Juventus this season.
The midfielder has brought energy and attacking impetus when he is on the field. Chiesa's versatility in midfield allows him to even start on the flanks when needed.
The main aspect which makes Federico Chiesa stand out from the other Juventus midfielders is his contributions in front of goal.
The Italian player has bagged six goals and five assists this season. He is Juventus' second-highest scorer behind Cristiano Ronaldo. At 23-years old, Chiesa has all the attributes to become the next great Juventus midfielder.
#3 Weston McKennie (Schalke/Juventus)
After being sent to Juventus on loan from Schalke, American wonderkid Weston McKennie has taken to the Serie A like a duck to water. The midfielder has put in very impressive performances in the Juventus engine room and has been one of their best players this season.
The 22-year old has played a key role in bringing balance to the Juventus midfield and already has the skill and composure to control the tempo of games. McKennie has also pitched in with four goals and three assists from midfield this season, including a stunner against Barcelona in the Champions League.
It is almost inevitable now that Juventus could make Weston McKennie's loan deal permanent. The American could be a force to be reckoned with for years to come.
#2 Angelino (Manchester City/RB Leipzig)
Angelino hasn't had much of a Manchester City career, but his loan spell at RB Leipzig has been a huge success. The Spaniard has been a menace down the left flank for the German side since joining them on loan last year.
The marauding full-back is one of Leipzig's most potent threats going forward and has even added goals to his game this season. The Spaniard has chipped in with seven goals and five assists in 21 appearances this season.
His exploits on loan in Germany have gotten him on the radar of Barcelona as a potential replacement for Jordi Alba. If he continues to play at this level, Angelino could line up for the Blaugrana very soon.
#1 Moise Kean (Everton/PSG)
After a terrible outing with Everton last campaign, Moise Kean was loaned out to PSG for the 2020-21 season; considering his exploits at his new surroundings, it wouldn't be a stretch to suggest that the Italian has been on a tear in Ligue 1.
Everton bought Kean from Juventus, with the Italian striker having massive expectations coming in from Italy, but the move never panned out the way it was expected to.
However, the striker has been a completely different player to the one at Everton last season. Kean couldn't adapt to the physicality of the Premier League and was often left on the bench, but this season, the 20-year old is flourishing on loan at PSG.
Moise Kean, who has 11 goals in 19 appearances for the French champions, has been vital for PSG in a season that has seen both Neymar and Mauro Icardi struggle with injuries.
The striker now seems to have found his confidence again and is thriving in France. PSG could do well to make his loan deal permanent in the summer.
