Eugene Music highlights the most interesting transitions that may take place this winter.
The winter transfer window has not yet opened, but one "bomb" has already blown up - in Liverpool from Southampton for 75 million pounds now passes the most expensive defender of the world - Virgil van Dyck. This transfer has already caused a lot of discussion, but the next transfer window is able to give us several more ample reasons for discussion.
We have chosen the most high-profile deals that may take place this winter. Transitions such as "Paulo Dibala or Antoine Grismann in the MJ" were not taken into account because the probability of these transactions in the middle of the season tends to zero.
10. Kep Arrisabalag, from Athletic to Real Madrid In Real Madrid constantly wooed David De Hea, then Thibaut Courtois, but it all goes to the fact that in the near future competitor Keilor Navas will be a young Basque. Kep Arrisabalaga is still young for the goalkeeper - only 23 years old, but for the second season he is the main guardian of the goal of Athletic. It seems that the transfer of Kepa - the question is solved, the Spanish publications now and then go out with the headlines "Real Madrid will not buy anyone in winter, except for Kepa". Athletic does not want to lose the goalkeeper, but who will ask him? The contract of Arisabalagi is valid only until the end of this season. Moreover, Real Madrid is ready to pay clausula - a ridiculous 20 million euros to get Kepe right now.
Emre Jan, from Liverpool to Juventus It seems that Emre Jan has been in football for ages. In fact, he is only 23 years old. The German comes out in the majority of "red" matches, but still can leave the club. It is not known whether Emre is dissatisfied with his position in the team, English weather or just wants to earn more, but the media persistently pardons him leaving from Liverpool. The most likely option is Juventus, who would like to get a player of this caliber cheaply or completely free of charge, but in summer. However, he looks at Jan and Manchester City, which can induce the "old signor" to act more decisively.
Malcolm, from Bordeaux to Manchester United Malcolm moved to Bordeaux in the winter of 2016 from Corinthians. Since then, the Brazilian has managed not only to become a favorite of local fans, but also to significantly grow the level of the team. The price of Malcolm is growing rapidly - along with the number of clubs that are credited with interest in the winger. The strongest Brazilian is associated with Manchester United, who now just needs fresh ideas in the attack. Bordeaux completely fails this season - from the relegation zone it is separated by only one point. Nevertheless, before the generous financial proposal, the Gironde may not be able to resist.
Lucas Moura, from PSG to Chelsea Lucas Moura moved to PSG five years ago from Sao Paulo for 40 million euros. Brazilian is 25 years old, but now he can only dream about regular game practice. What else remains to be done when the duo of your competitors costs over 400 million euros, and call them - Neimar and Kilian Mbappa? Lucas urgently needs to look for another club - the benefit, he is still quoted high. In the press flashed rumors about the interest of Chelsea. Lucas is unlikely to be redundant in London, especially considering not the best form of Willian and Pedro.
Javier Pastore, PSG The history of Javier Pastore is very similar to the situation with Moura. The Argentinian appeared in Paris even earlier, at the dawn of the era of the sheikhs. In the summer of 2011 Palermo could not resist the temptation (and hardly tried to) sell his starlet Pastore. 42 million euros - more than a pleasant price for a 22-year-old Argentine, so accustomed to doing business Sicilians sent the "goods" to Paris. Javier initially was the leader of PSG, but with the emergence of more and more new stars, his importance in the team was reduced. He is only 28 and still has time to play football at the highest level. Moreover, Javier proved his class - for 13 matches in the current championship of France (at the base - 8), he was noted by 4 goals and an assistant. Returning to Italy, where Pastor is interested in the services of Inter, could be an ideal option for all parties.
Leon Gorecka, from Schalke to Liverpool Leon Gorki with his performances attracted the attention of strong clubs throughout Europe. Well, Bavaria, where without it? Unfortunately for Schalke, especially to earn on this transfer, "rogues" will not be able to. The contract of Leon ends in the summer. The player does not want to renew the agreement and probably sees himself in some other club. Let's risk putting on Liverpool, in which runs a landmark for German football Jurgen Klopp.
Henrik Mkhitaryan, from Manchester United to Inter Something strange happens to Mkhitaryan in Manchester United. Last season Henry did not immediately manage to play in the basis - it was written off on the difficulties of adaptation. But over time, the Armenian firmly established himself at the base of the "red devils". This championship Henry began so that for the assistant record Thierry Henry in the Premier League began to worry - 5 assists in the first 3 rounds of the Premier League. What happened next is unknown, but the fact is clear: Mkhitaryan completely lost his form and deservedly does not get into the composition. It is possible that in such a situation the Armenian will decide to change the situation - it's good, Inter interest shows him and, unlikely, Dortmund's Borussia. Do not forget that the interests of the midfielder is represented by Mino Rayola, who likes to arrange loud transfers.
Mesut Ozil, from Arsenal to Barcelona Not criticized Mesut Ozil only one who has never seen the game Mesut Ozil in big matches. We must admit, often this criticism was fair, because the German has the property of "disappearing" in important matches. But you need to take into account that the increased attention from the rivals and fans to Mesut is not just for nothing - for all its shortcomings, it is one of the leaders of the Arsenal. Contract Ozil ends in the summer, so now he can at least sign a preliminary agreement with another club. And then change the situation - if the "Gunners" want to earn. Often the next stop in Mesut's career is called Barcelona - a very unexpected turn, given his Madrid past. It is possible that the "blaugranas" will stop their choice on another creative player from the Premier League, but if the German transfer does take place, it will be a real bomb.
Alexis Sanchez, from Arsenal in Manchester City Claims against Alexis Sanchez from the fans and the coaching staff of Arsenal can not be much. There is only one, but what: the Chilean does not want to renew the contract with the club. Alexis, it seems, has bothered that the limit of dreams in the Arsenal is the FA Cup and he wants to fight for the highest caliber trophies. Already in the summer the Chilean can leave absolutely free of charge, or in the winter for modest (for the player of such caliber) money. British publications claimed that before the start of the season, Alexis's transfer to Man City was on the ointments, but everything was canceled at the last moment, when Arsenal failed to formalize the transfer of Lemaire from Monaco. Some media wrote that the "townspeople" abandoned the idea of ??signing Alexis in winter. And yet, it's possible that Pep Guardiola will return to Sanchez's candidacy in January: the City championship seems to have already won, but in the Champions League, an assistant of this caliber will not be superfluous.
Philippe Coutinho, from Liverpool to Barcelona Unlike many of this list, Coutinho's contract does not end in the next summer. And Philippe is quite pleased with his role in the team, he likes the city and the club. Right idyllic, if you look from the side. There was an idyll - back in the last season, when the Brazilian signed a new long-term contract with the club. But Barcelona intervened, which is looking for an increase in the attack. Philippe for her ideal candidate, because he is able to play both on the flank of the attack and deeper in the midfield. Well, Coutinho, they say, dreams of playing for Barcelona, ??even if his friend Neimar is no more there.
And if the information from El Mundo Deportivo that Coutinho is looking for a house in Barcelona can still be dismissed - say, "the Catalan edition, what else can you expect from it?", Here is the offer published on Nike's website to buy a T-shirt from Barcelona with "Coutinho" on the back and the comment "Philippe is ready to ignite at the Camp Nou," ignore it more difficult. It seems that in the winter the Brazilian will replace the club.
Author: Евгений Музыка.