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The Premier League is nearing the opening of the winter transfer window and it could turn out to be a busy period for English clubs. Teams are desperate to revamp their squad and it will be interesting to see what happens in January.
The rumors have already picked up pace and soon a few of the transfers might start to materialize. With all the speculation that's been going on, some quality players departing the Premier League is a likely scenario.
Top Premier League players might leave in January
The Premier League has seen some quality signings made in the winter transfer window. The likes of Bruno Fernandes, Virgil van Dijk, Nemanja Vidic, Luis Suarez and many other great signings were made in the January transfer window.
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While the Premier League has enjoyed the signings of many star players, this January might be a tad different. Some of the top players have been touted to leave England in the winter transfer window. On that note, let's have a look at the players who can depart from the Premier League in January.
#5 Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea)
Chelsea are blessed with a stunning squad. Although they are marred by injuries right now, they have the depth to register wins in the Premier League. Ruben Loftus-Cheek was on loan last season with Fulham but returned to the Blues as the Cottagers were relegated to the Championship.
Given the varied range of midfielders Chelsea have at their disposal, the Englishman has struggled to get a spot in the starting XI. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, using his tall physique and attacking abilities, is quite a handy player to have in your squad.
The English midfielder is currently enjoying some game time because of Chelsea's long list of injuries. Once the injured players are back, Ruben Loftus-Cheek will most likely struggle to get the same amount of game time.
He has been linked to AS Roma, where his former manager Jose Mourinho seems to be interested in his services. A move away from the Premier League cannot be written off for the 25-year-old.
#4 Anthony Martial (Manchester United)
Since arriving from AS Monaco in 2015, Anthony Martial has experienced a considerable amount of game-time with Manchester United. During this period, the Frenchman has played under four different managers with current manager Ralf Rangnick being fourth.
With his superb dribbling skills, close control of the ball and fine ability to score goals, Anthony Martial possesses the potential to become a dangerous forward. Unfortunately, poor form and a lethargic approach have been his biggest enemy. Because of this, the French forward has run out of favor with the Red Devils.
His agent had recently commented on his desire to leave the club and there is a good possibility that he might leave the Premier League. Anthony Martial is currently linked with Sevilla, Juventus and Barcelona.
#3 Edinson Cavani (Manchester United)
The Premier League currently has some quality finishers and Edinson Cavani is without a doubt one of them. The Uruguayan was signed by Manchester United last season on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Considering his age, many expected Cavani to fail in the Premier League but the former Napoli striker has proved them wrong. He has been very impressive, especially with his positioning in the box. He has popped up with goals when Manchester United desperately needed them.
Edinson Cavani has so far scored 11 goals and recorded three assists in 31 appearances. Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United this summer has somewhat affected Cavani's game-time. The Uruguayan striker has been strongly linked with a move to Barcelona as he runs of contract at the end of the season.
With Sergio Aguero's impromptu retirement, the Catalan club are looking for an experienced goal-scorer. It is still unknown what Cavani and Manchester United's stance is, which only makes this more interesting.
#2 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Arsenal from Borussia Dortmund in 2017. He was one of the best strikers in the Premier League in his first full two seasons, scoring 22 goals in each. Post that, the Gabonese forward has struggled somewhat in front of goal.
In his last 43 Premier League appearances, Aubameyang has scored only 14 times. It is quite uncharacteristic of him to be this inefficient in the attack, especially when the Gunners have been relying on him. He has fallen out with manager Mikel Arteta and has been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy recently.
With his relationship with management gone south, the former Dortmund striker is very likely to leave the club at the earliest. Juventus and AC Milan seem to be interested in Aubameyang's service and only time can tell where his future lies.
#1 Ferran Torres (Manchester City)
Manchester City signed Ferran Torres from Valencia in the summer of 2020. Since then, the Spaniard has played in different positions in attack for Pep Guardiola.
It is safe to say that Torres did well in whichever position he was asked to play. Last season, he scored seven goals and recorded two assists in 15 Premier League starts. In the 2021-22 campaign, he has scored twice and assisted once in four starts.
Ferran Torres has been linked with a move to Barcelona for quite some time now. With Sergio Aguero's retirement, the probability of the transfer happening only increases significantly. The Catalan club will surely benefit from Torres' directness and productivity in attack.
