The top 10 biggest Premier League deals that could happen in January, including Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez and Barcelonas Ousmane Dembele

The top 10 biggest Premier League deals that could happen in January, including Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez and Barcelonas Ousmane Dembele
Premier League clubs spent a record 419.5million in the last January transfer window.Those deals included Liverpools 75million signing of Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Sanchezs move to Manchester United.11

Virgil van Dijk has transformed Liverpool’s defence

Meanwhile, Philippe Coutinho left the Reds to complete his long-awaited switch to Barcelona for a whopping 142million fee.It’s set to be another big-spending window as clubs at either of the end of the table look for a boost in the second half of the season.Here, talkSPORT.com looks at the top 10 biggest Premier League transfers that could happen in the 2019 January transfer window.

Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona)Clubs linked: Arsenal, LiverpoolValue: 75million

The young France forward was left out of Barcelonas matchday squad against Real Betis earlier this month. He had reportedly angered Barcelona chiefs after failing to inform them he would miss training with a stomach bug on the Thursday leading up to the game.11

Ousmane Dembele has not shown his true form since moving to Barcelona

He has enjoyed a mini-resurgence of late, scoring an injury-time equaliser against La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday. However, his Nou Camp future looks bleak.Barcelona would want to recuperate most of the 96million they paid for Dembele last year, but Arsenal and Liverpool could offer a slightly lower fee.

Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund)Clubs linked: Chelsea, LiverpoolValue: 70million

Pulisic is set to discuss his Borussia Dortmund future in January. Chelsea and Liverpool are waiting in the wings if the USA international, whose contract expires in 2020, decides to leave.The 20-year-old has fallen behind England winger Jadon Sancho in the pecking order at the Bundesliga club.11

Christian Pulisic is a man in demand

Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has insisted Pulisic will remain in Germany until the end of the season, but if his playing time does not improve, he could force through a move to the Premier League.

Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United)Clubs linked: Paris Saint-GermainValue: 40million

Its almost a year since Sanchez moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal. He has managed just four goals in 30 appearances, losing the trust of manager Jose Mourinho.The Chilean has been dropped in big games against Manchester City and Chelsea this season and was not even in the squad against Young Boys on Tuesday night.11

Alexis Sanchez is said to be growing disillusioned at Old Trafford

He has three-and-a-half years left on his 500,000-a-week contract which raises his market value but if theres a club to get an expensive deal done its PSG.

Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)Clubs linked: Manchester UnitedValue: 25million

The Red Devils were linked with the Atletico Madrid captain towards the end of the summer transfer window. Mourinho has been desperate to strengthen his defence and you can see why they have conceded 21 league goals this season the most of any top-10 club.11

Diego Godin is one of the first names on the team sheet at Atletico Madrid

Godins contract runs out at the end of the season and he is yet to sign an extension, leaving the door open for United.The 32-year-old, regarded as one of the worlds best defenders, would tighten Uniteds leaky backline.

Frenkie de Jong (Ajax)Clubs linked: Manchester City, Man UnitedValue: 60million

De Jong has been compared to Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff. He started all four of the Netherlands Nations League games as they won their group to advance to next years semi-finals.The 21-year-old, a defensive holding midfielder, would be able to learn from Manchester City stalwart Fernandinho if he completes his expected move to the Etihad.11

Frenkie de Jong has become a regular starter for the Netherlands

City are reportedly preparing to offer Ajax 70 million plus 20 million add-ons for their star man.

Matthijs de Ligt (Ajax)Clubs linked: Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham, LiverpoolValue: 60million

De Ligt is being monitored by top Premier League clubs.At the age of just 19, he is captaining Ajax and a regular in the Netherlands national team. His international defensive partner Van Dijk even reckons Liverpool are keeping tabs on him.11

Matthijs de Ligt is a commanding defender

It seems De Ligt will be spoilt for choice when choosing his next move.

Eric Bailly (Manchester United)Clubs linked: Arsenal, TottenhamValue: 25million

Bailly started the season as Manchester Uniteds first-choice centre-half, but has fallen out of favour with Mourinho.In his previous two league starts, he conceded a penalty in a 3-2 defeat to Brighton before being hooked off after 19 minutes with United trailing 2-0 at home to Newcastle.11

Eric Bailly has not been at his best this season

Phil Jones was named on Uniteds bench ahead of Bailly in their goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday, which proves how far the Ivorian has fallen.Arsenal and Tottenham are rumoured to be keen on Bailly, whose Old Trafford days look numbered.

Samir Nasri (free agent)Clubs linked: West HamValue: Free

Nasri is training with the Hammers in a bid to earn a contract. The Frenchmans 18-month doping ban ends on January 1.He worked with West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini during their time together at Manchester City and the Chilean is keen to sign him if he proves his fitness.11

Samir Nasri and Manuel Pellegrini worked together at Manchester City

If he has no injuries from now until January, when he can play, I think he can be fit without any problems,Pellegrini said. It depends on the work he will do. The most important thing is not to try to do it too fast.

Tanguy Ndombele (Lyon)Clubs linked: Arsenal, Liverpool, EvertonValue: 40million

Ndombele has become one of Europes breakthrough stars after impressing in the Champions League.The France midfielder scored in back-to-back games and starred in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday night.11

Tanguy Ndombele caught the eye in Lyon’s shock defeat of Manchester City in September

Arsenal and Everton are understood to have sent scouts to watch Ndombele in action this term.

Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)Clubs linked: AC MilanValue: 20million

Christensen is still waiting to make a Premier League appearance under Maurizio Sarri. He has expressed his discontent over his playing time after falling behind David Luiz, Antonio Rudiger and Gary Cahill in the pecking order.11

Andreas Christensen in action for Chelsea

AC Milan have been linked with the Denmark defender and could sign him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the campaign.

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