The January transfer window is now open, sparking discussions about players' futures across the Premier League. With many deals set to expire in the summer, Sky Sports News has assessed the situations of players like Jorginho, Thomas Partey, and Kieran Tierney, who may soon become free agents and move to clubs outside England. Keep up with all the latest transfer news on Sky Sports' website and app.
Premier League Transfer Window: Players on the Move
The January transfer window is one of the most exciting times in the football calendar. With just a few months to go before the end of the season, clubs are looking to strengthen their squads and make a push for trophies.
This year's transfer window is particularly important, as many players' contracts are set to expire in the summer. This means that clubs are under pressure to either sell their players or tie them down to new deals.
One of the most high-profile players who could be on the move is Jorginho. The Italian midfielder has been a key part of Chelsea's success in recent years, but he has just six months left on his contract. Chelsea are keen to keep him, but Jorginho has been linked with a move to Serie A.
Another player who could be on the move is Thomas Partey. The Ghanaian midfielder has been a mainstay in Arsenal's midfield, but he is also out of contract in the summer. Arsenal are desperate to keep him, but Partey has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Kieran Tierney is another player who could be on the move. The Scottish left-back has been a key part of Arsenal's success in recent years, but he has just 18 months left on his contract. Arsenal are keen to keep him, but Tierney has been linked with a move to Manchester City.
FAQs
The January transfer window opens on January 1st and closes on January 31st.
The most common types of transfers are permanent transfers, loan transfers, and free transfers.
Transfers are governed by the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players.
The most expensive transfer in history is the transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for €222 million.
Some of the most famous transfers in history include the transfer of Diego Maradona from Napoli to Barcelona in 1984, the transfer of Zinedine Zidane from Juventus to Real Madrid in 2001, and the transfer of Lionel Messi from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
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