{"id":448156,"date":"2026-02-02T00:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/448156\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T00:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:29:10","slug":"5-players-who-could-move-clubs-on-transfer-deadline-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/448156\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Players Who Could Move Clubs On Transfer Deadline Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s hard for clubs to conduct business in the winter, with potential sellers typically less willing to part ways with key assets midway through the season. <\/p>\n

So far, the 2026 January transfer<\/a> window has been bereft of major sagas. The biggest deals, like Manchester City\u2019s swoops for Antoine Semenyo and Marc Gu\u00e9hi, have been completed without much fuss, with the lack of incident somewhat refreshing after a hectic summer.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s still time on the clock and scope for late chaos to ensue in the winter window. Deadline Day is upon us, and surprises are bound to be in store. <\/p>\n

Here are five players who could yet move clubs before the January transfer window slams shut. <\/p>\n

Jean-Philippe Mateta\"Jean-Philippe<\/p>\n

Mateta is set to join Milan. | Sebastian Frej\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Having seen Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and now Gu\u00e9hi leave Crystal Palace since his rise to prominence, Jean-Philippe Mateta believes the time is right to make a move.<\/p>\n

The Eagles are slumping, with their future uncertain. He\u2019s been a big part of their most successful era in, well, ever, and should depart Selhurst Park with a glowing reputation. Oliver Glasner kept Mateta out of his matchday squad on Sunday, as Palace drew 1\u20131 at Nottingham Forest, and the Frenchman is poised to join Milan on Deadline Day. <\/p>\n

There had been interest from Forest, but Mateta is thought to have had his heart set on Serie A since the Rossoneri\u2019s intrigue surfaced. Milan have struggled to acquire a prolific No. 9 since Zlatan Ibrahimovi\u0107 hung up his boots, but they should have high hopes for their latest purchase, who\u2019ll reportedly set them back \u00a326 million ($35.6 million).<\/p>\n

As mitigation, Palace are bringing in Wolverhampton Wanderers striker J\u00f8rgen Strand Larsen.<\/p>\n

Joshua Zirkzee\"Joshua<\/p>\n

Zirkzee seems happy at Man Utd. | Ben Roberts\/Danehouse\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Joshua Zirkzee hasn\u2019t yet played for Manchester United since Michael Carrick took the reins due to an injury, but the Dutch forward was back in the matchday squad against Fulham<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Zirkzee has just two Premier League goals in 14 appearances this season, and is unlikely to ever emerge as a sharpshooter for the Red Devils. However, that doesn\u2019t mean there\u2019s no value to extract from his silky skill set. <\/p>\n

Zirkzee\u2019s reaction to Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko\u2019s winner on Sunday suggests that he remains committed to the cause at Old Trafford, but there has been talk of a potential return to Serie A. Napoli and Roma have both been linked, although Romelu Lukaku\u2019s long-awaited comeback from injury has alleviated the former\u2019s need for a centre forward. They desperately need help elsewhere. <\/p>\n

Thus, seeing the United man move on before the deadline would be a turn up, but there\u2019s likely to be calls made about Zirkzee\u2019s availability. <\/p>\n

Jhon Dur\u00e1n\"Jhon<\/p>\n

Dur\u00e1n is currently on loan at Fenerbah\u00e7e. | Burak Basturk\/Middle East Images\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

The towering Colombian centre forward has embarked on a career path that any seasoned journeyman would envy. <\/p>\n

Jhon Dur\u00e1n was one of the protagonists of the winter window last year, eventually leaving for Al Nassr in a whopping \u00a371 million ($89 million) deal after a productive start to the 2024\u201325 campaign at Villa Park. <\/p>\n

He scored eight times in 13 Saudi Pro League matches before earning a loan move to Fenerbah\u00e7e last summer. In T\u00fcrkiye, Dur\u00e1n has had less joy, and speculation is starting to bubble regarding a rather swift return to the Premier League<\/a>. Of course, any deal would have to be figured out with his parent club, but a host of English sides are supposedly interested in welcoming the Colombian back to these shores.<\/p>\n

Newcastle United have been linked despite their double striker swoop in the summer, while Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be in the market on Deadline Day. <\/p>\n

Moussa Diaby\"Moussa<\/p>\n

Diaby has spent 18 months in Saudi Arabia. | Khalid Alhaj\/MB Media\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Inter are poised to be among the busiest clubs on Deadline Day, with the Nerazzurri in the market for a midfielder and seemingly another forward despite their current abundance of options at Cristian Chivu\u2019s disposal. <\/p>\n

Moussa Diaby isn\u2019t an obvious fit for Inter\u2019s 3-5-2, but there have been links. The Frenchman lit up the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen but was merely so-so during one season in the Premier League. Unai Emery was willing to cut ties after Al Ittihad stumped up an offer similar to the fee they paid for him in 2023. <\/p>\n

Diaby has since spent two years in the Saudi Pro League, and it\u2019d be a surprise if he didn\u2019t return to the Premier League before reaching his supposed peak. His career trajectory has altered, but interest from Inter suggests Diaby is still admired by some of the continent\u2019s best. <\/p>\n

The rumoured deal with Inter currently seems unlikely, but keep an eye on Tottenham in the final hours of the window. They\u2019re bound to panic late. <\/p>\n

Davide Frattesi\"Davide<\/p>\n

Frattesi\u2019s exit hinges on Inter signing a replacement. | Rene Nijhuis\/MB Media\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Inter are struggling to sort out a deal with Liverpool for Curtis Jones<\/a>, meaning Davide Frattesi, as it stands, looks set to stay in Milan until the summer. <\/p>\n

However, an agreement has reportedly been agreed in principle with Nottingham Forest, so if Inter successfully pivot for Jones and bring someone in, the Italian could soon be crashing boxes in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

Frattesi was Inter\u2019s match-winner in their bonkers Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona last season, but has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot under both Chivu and Simone Inzaghi. He\u2019s essentially Nicol\u00f2 Barella lite: full of grit, energy and character, but less technical and capable of taking over contests. <\/p>\n

He\u2019d be a valuable asset for Sean Dyche, but Forest\u2019s deal is currently frozen. <\/p>\n

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