Football January Transfers: Top 10 Superstars across Europe desperate in need of a move in the January Transfer window

Aubameyang who was stripped off his captaincy by the club, has not featured for them since the incident and a move in the upcoming transfer window could be imminent. Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm whether or not Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a long-term future at Arsenal, and the striker remains an outcast. For now, as he heads to the Africa Cup of Nations, his future at the club is unclear.

As Arteta has been very strict with his constant urge to his players to maintain discipline and having Aubameyang failed to do so. Therefore it could best for both parties to part ways. The striker’s attacking instincts shouldn’t be shadowed by this. He has scored 92 goals in 163 appearances for Arsenal having arrived in January of 2018 from Borussia Dortmund.

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Newcastle United who are desperate to bring in reinforcements for their survival this season with Allan Saint-Maximin and Callum Wilson out, the new owners would be desperate to buy the striker but Aubameyang would not been to join a relegation threatened side. The other interested side are Juventus who have had their injury problems with Morata, Dybala and Kean being regularly injured.

PHILIPPE COUTINHO (BARCELONA)

Another fallen superstar, Philippe Coutinho is desperately in need of a new chapter in his career. He has been linked with a host of clubs in England after tumbling down the pecking order at Barcelona, with a Premier League return on the cards.

He is said to have been told by Xavi to expect limited numbers under him this season, handing the playmaker with little options other than to move on. A move back to the Red’s could be the perfect option for Liverpool to provide for Salah, Mane, Firmino and Jota.

Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham and Newcastle have all kept a close eye on Coutinho’s decline, and are keeping tabs on his situation. Ahead of the next window, they may be tempted to move for him, and could even swoop for a bargain price.

Coutinho is aware he would need to lower his wages from his current £200,000-per-week wage to exit the Nou Camp, but also wants his new destination to meet his big goals on the field.

LUCAS DIGNE (EVERTON)

The absence of Lucas Digne from Everton’s victory against Arsenal earlier this month raised eyebrows, especially considering he was the club’s only recognised left back. Soon after, it emerged that the defender had argued with boss Rafa Benitez.

According to The Athletic, the reason behind the tension came from a disagreement over tactics, leading to trust between them eroding. Benitez disciplined the player, who has failed to make an appearance for them since.

It would make sense for Digne to look to leave Goodison Park, then. He is a talented full back, one capable of contributing superbly at both ends of the pitch, and there is likely to be a lengthy line of clubs waiting to sign him in just a matter of days.

Chelsea are weighing up a swoop for him after Ben Chilwell was ruled out for the rest of the season. Chilwell will have surgery on his knee ligament injury, and Digne is among the names they are discussing to replace him.

GARETH BALE (REAL MADRID)

The final nail in the coffin of Gareth Bale’s career at Real Madrid came when reports claimed he has been put up for sale ahead of the upcoming transfer window. He has failed to play for them since August, and is not expected to extend his contract.

His £600,000-a-week contract expires at the end of the season, and his club will be keen to bank a transfer fee for him instead of allowing him to walk away for free.

Bale has not been a regular performer at Madrid since the 2018-19 campaign, and has made just three appearances this term. Last season, he returned to Tottenham on loan but, aside from a handful of good showings, flattered to deceive. Could Newcastle want to pursue this transfer?

DONNY VAN DE BEEK (MANCHESTER UNITED)

It was a damning indictment of Donny van de Beek at Manchester United when he wasn’t brought on during the 1-1 draw at Newcastle. Despite his side lacking in cutting edge and creativity, Ralf Rangnick left the midfielder on the bench.

He threw his chewing gum to the floor after being abandoned by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer earlier this season, and the interim boss has failed to place his trust in the silky playmaker. He scored the last goal before Solskjaer was sacked in the 4-1 beating at Watford.

Van de Beek, according to many United supporters, deserves better. When he has played, he has often been a rare highlight in a campaign of gloom, although a handful of his performances have been disappointing.

DELE ALLI (TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR) 

Having played just 17 games this season for Tottenham, Dele Alli has struggled to click into any form of consistency. It would come as no shock in north London, then, if the midfielder leaves the club and looks to kickstart his career.

He played just over an hour in the 1-1 draw against Southampton, which Spurs were extremely unfortunate not to win after finding the net four times, with just one goal standing. Alli, however, failed to sparkle in the centre of the field.

The warning signs were there under Nuno Espirito Santo, and Antonio Conte was reluctant to lean on Alli until recently. Now potentially back in the cold, it may not be too late for the former MK Dons youngster to salvage his Spurs stint.

ANTHONY MARTIAL (MANCHESTER UNITED)

Manchester United may have turned down an offer from Sevilla to take Anthony Martial on loan for the rest of the season, but their best course of action would be to let the striker leave. Next month would be the ideal time to do this.

Martial has told interim boss Ralf Rangnick that he wants to quit Old Trafford over his lack of game time, and this situation is unlikely to change this campaign.

Rangnick has insisted he feels sympathy for the striker, but after the public display from the player and his camp, could crack down and ensure he doesn’t play another minute under him.

JOAO FELIX (ATLETICO MADRID)

Diego Simeone has refused to rule out the prospect of Joao Felix leaving Atletico Madrid next month, admitting that he is ‘open to everything’. The diminutive playmaker has failed to find a spot consistently in the team, and may exit soon.

Signed for £114million from Benfica, Felix has sparkled in some games but frustrated in others. His cause has not been aided this season after he underwent ankle surgery, returned in September, and picked up a calf problem last month.

Antoine Griezmann and Matheus Cunha have also ramped up the competition for places at the club, and it is Felix who has fallen slightly down the pecking order. He has made just 15 appearances, scoring twice and picking up two assists this season.

SAMUEL UMTITI (BARCELONA) 

He may be a World Cup winner, but Samuel Umtiti has become an outcast at Barcelona. As such, a host of big clubs are said to be keen to free him from his nightmare in Catalonia, including newly-rich Newcastle.

Umtiti has struggled for minutes under successive managers at the Nou Camp and, at the age of 28, is approaching the time where he will need to make the decision over his future. More and more, it is becoming likely that he will leave.

But on a £220,000-a-week wage package, there are a limited number of sides able to splash out on him. However, Newcastle’s Saudi-backed takeover has handed them a mountain of money to spend, starting in next month’s window.

Having refused to accept a salary cut despite Barcelona’s financial woes, Umtiti has been targeted by abuse from supporters. Arsenal and Chelsea were previously keen on him, while AC Milan and Benfica are also believed to be keeping tabs on him.

AARON RAMSEY (JUVENTUS) 

Links between Aaron Ramsey and a Premier League return have persisted despite his horror spell at Juventus. In just five appearances for the club this season, the midfielder has played just 112 minutes, and is not trusted by Massimiliano Allegri.

As a result, they are keen to offload the former Arsenal man and also want to shift his £400,000-per-week wages. Just like many of the players on this list, he will almost certainly need to accept a reduced contract in order to earn game time elsewhere.

Reports say that the Old Lady are willing to sell him for a ‘minimal fee’. That may open the door for top-flight sides in England, who will likely be keen to snap him up next month and make him a marquee signing. Newcastle are among his suitors.

Football January Transfers: Top 10 Superstars across Europe desperate in need of a move in the January Transfer window