Premier League: Potential exits before the deadline

• The Premier League’s January transfer window has been lackluster thus far, but there are still rumors linking some major names with late transfers.
• We look at Premier League players who might change teams before the transfer deadline.

The Premier League‘s January transfer window has been lackluster thus far, but there are still rumors linking some major names with late transfers.

We look at Premier League players who might change teams before the transfer deadline.

Callum Wilson

Callum Wilson has been linked to a move out of Newcastle as they look to raise revenue in sales. Photo/ Newcastle United

Due to their need to earn money, Newcastle has received proposals this month from other teams for its senior players, Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson.

Wilson’s future is less certain, although Bayern Munich has given up on the former after reaching an agreement to acquire Sacha Boey. In the lead-up to Euro 2024, the 31-year-old may go on to gain regular minutes after being forced to compete with Alexander Isak for a spot in the first squad at St. James’ Park.

Wilson could provide many elite teams—including West Ham, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea—a boost in experience and quality to their attacking lines, even if it would only be a temporary fix.

This season, Wilson has made seven league starts and scored seven goals, averaging one per 103 minutes. Erling Haaland of Manchester City is the only player who can surpass that percentage among players who scored seven or more goals in the Premier League in 2023–2024. The England international, who joined Newcastle from Bournemouth and has 46 goals in 102 appearances, is rumored to be worth roughly £18 million.

Armando Broja

Armando Broja. Photo/ Goal

Given Chelsea’s financial crunch, Armando Broja could have to make way for an academy graduate who commands a premium price and strong interest in order to help balance the books. Over the past two seasons, Broja’s career has been hindered by a significant knee injury, which has prevented him from making an impression in West London.

The teenager has demonstrated during loan stints at Vitesse Arnhem and Southampton that he is a gifted player, and several elite teams are interested in signing him in January. West Ham, who have long been admirers of the Albanian international, and Aston Villa are also said to be interested in signing the player, although Wolves and Fulham are reportedly leading the pursuit.

Broja is valued by Chelsea at about £50 million, a price that most teams this month will find unaffordable. In the last few hours of the window, another loan—possibly with a purchase obligation—might become available.

Conor Gallagher

A Gallagher move could be possible.|PHOTO: Sports Illustrated|

Conor Gallagher is another player at Chelsea who might be leaving, and despite his strong play this season, there have been no less rumors about his leaving.

Teams at the top of the rankings have shown interest in Gallagher, another academy product that would show up as total profit on the balance sheet. Three teams from the top half of the Premier League have inquired about the England international’s availability, with Spurs being strongly connected to moving the 23-year-old across the city.

Should a trade come together, Gallagher’s all-action play style and ball-winning ability in advanced parts of the ground appear like a perfect fit for Ange Postecoglou’s midfield.

Gallagher’s Chelsea deal has 18 months left on it, so the Blues might take advantage of this before his worth drops in the summer.

Jhon Duran

It is rumored that Unai Emery has not been impressed by Jhon Duran’s potential at Aston Villa. The 20-year-old striker has not caught Emery’s attention.

Only six starts in all competitions, including none in the Premier League, have seen Duran score four goals in his limited opportunities this season. The gifted Colombian’s playing time has been limited by Ollie Watkins’ undeniable position as the team’s first-choice attacker, which has rival Premier League teams interested in signing him.

While Chelsea has always been an admirer of Duran and is looking to add offensive reinforcements, West Ham had their loan offer denied and may make a fresh attempt. The young player may become the most recent possibility to relocate to West London as Chelsea keeps up its transfer strategy of acquiring players who have an eye toward the future.