Oscar’s move to China, Memphis Depay to Everton and Julian Draxler to Arsenal could be first signings of the January transfer window
Transfer rumours are hotting up as the January window quickly approaches
WITH less than two weeks to go until the January transfer window swings open, the rumours of big-money and big-name deals are doing the rounds.
Football Whispers has a unique algorithm which analyses the validity of the rumours and gives each a score out of five so that you know which developing transfer stories to keep an eye on.
Here are the 10 hottest transfer stories from the Football Whispers Index.
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Oscar – Chelsea to Shanghai SIPG – 4.5
Oscar recently told Sportv in his homeland that he is “90 percent certain” to be making a switch to Shanghai SIPG in the cash-rich Chinese Super League in January.
The move is set to bag Chelsea a whopping £60million, which they appear set to reinvest in the squad once the transfer window opens.
Memphis Depay – Manchester United to Everton – 3.8
Memphis Depay has been linked with a loan move to Everton for several weeks. But the Daily Star claims that the Toffees are keen on making a permanent transfer for the Dutch winger in January.
The 22-year-old has failed to live up to the hype since his 2015 switch from PSV to Manchester United.
Julian Draxler – Wolfsburg to Arsenal – 3.7
German international Julian Draxler looks set to leave Wolfsburg during the mid-season window, with Bild reporting that the Bundesliga club have set an asking price of £30million for the winger.
Arsene Wenger is a known admirer of the 23-year-old but Arsenal will face stiff competition for his signature from Paris Saint Germain.
Marco Verratti – Paris Saint Germain to Chelsea – 3.6
Chelsea will look to use some of the money generated from Oscar’s sale to move for PSG star Marco Verratti, according to the Daily Mail.
The 24-year-old Italian is regarded as one of the finest playmakers in Europe, so the French champions will surely look to recoup more than the mooted £30million fee if they are to part ways with Verratti.
Morgan Schneiderlin – Manchester United to Everton – 3.4
Everton are hopeful of completing a swoop for a second Manchester United player, with the Telegraph claiming that the Toffees are close to agreeing a £24million deal for Morgan Schneiderlin.
The French midfielder’s career has stalled at Old Trafford since his 2015 move from Southampton and he’ll hope a switch to Goodison Park can reignite his international ambitions.
Victor Lindelof – Benfica to Manchester United – 3.4
Manchester United are on the brink of agreeing a £38million deal to sign Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, according to Portuguese newspapers O Jogo and Record.
The 22-year-old centre-back reportedly has a £25million release clause which becomes active next summer, but Jose Mourinho has convinced the powers that be at Old Trafford to pay more than that to sign the Swedish international in January.
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Guillaume Hubert – Standard Liege to Arsenal - 3.4
Arsenal are lining up 22-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert as the long-term replacement for Petr Cech, according to reports in Belgium.
HLN.be is reporting that the Gunners have watched the Standard Liege keeper several times ahead of a potential swoop for the 6ft 6ins custodian.
Michy Batshuayi – Chelsea to West Ham United – 3.3
West Ham United look set to continue their search for a top-class striker in January after loan signing Simone Zaza has failed to deliver.
The Sun believes the Hammers will attempt to sign Michy Batshuayi on loan, with the Chelsea striker hardly featuring for the table-toppers since his £30million summer move from Marseille.
Alan Dzagoev – CSKA Moscow to Everton – 3.3
Everton are in talks with CSKA Moscow over a move for playmaker Alan Dzagoev in the January transfer window, according to the Daily Mail.
The 26-year-old midfielder, who has scored two goals and registered two assists for the Russian club this season, is wanted as competition for Ross Barkley.
Marco Reus – Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal – 3.3
With Alexis Sanchez yet to agree a new deal with the club, Arsenal are reportedly lining up a move for German forward Marco Reus, according to reports.
The Telegraph believes the Gunners have identified Borussia Dortmund star Reus as a replacement for Sanchez if the 27-year-old decides to leave the Emirates.
