Winter Transfer Window Tips & Insights

The January transfer window is over a week old and there are still plenty of potential moves that could take place between now and February 1st.

With clubs across Europe's biggest leagues looking to add reinforcements to hunt for trophies, battle relegation and everything in between, we have taken a look at some of the names that have been cropping up in the headlines of late.

Jadon Sancho - Manchester United

England international Sancho has been exiled from Manchester United's squad since the middle of September after a falling out with manager Erik ten Hag and it appears the forward will be heading back to Germany this month.

His former club Borussia Dortmund, who sold the 23-year-old to the Red Devils in 2021, are believed to have reached a broad agreement on a loan deal until the end of the campaign.

Sancho enjoyed a fantastic spell at BVB from 2017-2021 and his return could help reignite Dortmund's pursuit of a top-four finish in the Bundesliga, with the club currently six points off fourth and priced at 7/5 to finish in a Champions League position.

Ivan Toney - Brentford

English forward Ivan Toney has been the subject of huge transfer speculation over the past couple of months and he continues to be linked with a switch to title-chasing Arsenal, who have lacked a cutting edge in recent weeks.

The 27-year-old scored 20 Premier League goals last season, improving on his tally of 12 from the 2021/22 campaign, and his arrival at the Emirates could be just what the Gunners need to get back in the title race.

However, the Bees are asking for a reported £100million to allow the former Newcastle and Peterborough ace to leave the Gtech Community Stadium, a fee that several clubs have baulked at.

Arsenal are available at 7/1 to win the Premier League this season, behind 4/6 Manchester City and 11/5 Liverpool, but the arrival of Toney could see those odds shorten.

Kalvin Phillips - Manchester City

It has not turned out to be the dream move to Manchester City for Kalvin Phillips, who has been limited to just two Premier League starts since making the switch from Leeds in 2022.

Injuries have played a part in the lack of minutes, while the quality ahead of him also has something to do with it, and a temporary January switch looks like the best course of action for the midfielder.

With the European Championships taking place this summer, Phillips will be eager to get onto the pitch and prove to England boss Gareth Southgate that he should be in his final squad for the tournament.

Of the interested clubs, Newcastle United are believed to be working on a loan deal until the end of the campaign and it is thought Phillips would welcome the move to St James' Park.

Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint-Germain are another side said to be in the running, while Serie A giants Juventus are also vying for his signature.

Eric Dier - Tottenham Hotspur

With just 197 Premier League minutes to his name this season, Eric Dier is expected to head out of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this month in search of regular first-team football.

The England international, who still harbours hopes of making the Euros squad, is reportedly being tracked by reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who are four points behind Bayer Leverkusen in the table and 33/100 to retain their title.

Dier offers versatility, as he can play in defence and midfield, and Bavarians manager Thomas Tuchel is keen to bring in the 29-year-old, either on loan or permanently, this month.

One potential factor blocking this deal is Spurs' lack of cover if they allowed Dier to leave, as they have a lengthy injury list, but Tottenham may sanction an exit if they find a replacement.

Serhou Guirassy - Stuttgart

It has been a sublime season so far for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy, whose tally of 17 Bundesliga goals is only bettered by Bayern Munich's Harry Kane (21).

The 27-year-old has been attracting interest from the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle in the Premier League, while a number of leading European clubs are keeping tabs on his situation.

It is understood that Guirassy's release clause is in the region of £15-16m, which is a snip in today's market for a player that continues to bang in the goals.

The only issue for any club that may decide to buy Guirassy is the fact he won't be available straight away, as he is away with Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations for at least the next couple of weeks.