The January transfer window is traditionally associated with short-term fixes, emergency loans and inflated prices. However, the 2027 edition could produce significantly more activity after Premier League clubs spent a record £3.49 billion during the summer.
Several major deals collapsed during the final days of the previous window, while clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa entered the season with clear gaps in their squads. Contract situations will create further opportunities, with dozens of Premier League players approaching the final six months of their deals.
Here are some of the biggest names who could be on the move.
Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes could become one of the defining figures of the January window if Manchester United decide that a major rebuild requires a significant sale.
The midfielder’s contract is due to expire in June 2027, although United reportedly hold an option to extend it by a further year. That clause means the club are not necessarily under immediate pressure to accept an offer, but uncertainty around his future could encourage interested teams to make an approach.
Fernandes has a reported market value of approximately €53 million and remains one of United’s most productive players. He began the 2026/27 Premier League campaign with three goals from his first 630 minutes, averaging one every 210 minutes.
Since joining United from Sporting CP in January 2020, Fernandes has regularly delivered double figures for goals and assists across all competitions. He has also shouldered an enormous creative workload, frequently ranking among the Premier League leaders for chances created, progressive passes and expected assists.
United would struggle to replace that output immediately. However, a January sale could generate a substantial fee for a 32-year-old whose future beyond 2027 is not guaranteed.
Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee appears to be another Manchester United player with a decision to make.
Juventus have reportedly explored a deal worth around €30 million, with the Italian club’s ability to complete a transfer potentially dependent on the departure…
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