3 Big-money transfers that could happen this January

The January transfer window is approaching. It commences on 1 January and will last for the whole month. It's a well-known fact that teams are not so active in this transfer period as they are in the summer.

However, some of the biggest transfers have happened during this time. For example, January 2018 was full of some incredible transfers: Philippe Coutinho moving to Barcelona from Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk moving from Southampton to Liverpool, Alexis Sanchez making his move to Old Trafford and many others.

So, tempted with this experience we can expect another big money transfers to happen this January. In this article, we will analyze 3 big-money transfers that could happen in the upcoming transfer window.

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#1 Gonzalo Higuain (from Juventus to Chelsea)

Gonzalo Higuain: Can he solve Chelsea's striking problems?

This summer, Maurizio Sarri was appointed as Chelsea's new manager. The Italian has brought a new, attacking style of play to Stamford Bridge which they have been waiting for years. However, in order to complete that system, he desperately needs a world-class striker.

Sarri now uses Eden Hazard in the center of his forward line after his disappointment with Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud. His first wish for the January transfer window is Gonzalo Higuain, with whom Sarri has already worked.

In their period at Napoli, Gonzalo Higuain was arguably the best striker in the world. In his last season at the San Paolo, Higuain scored 36 league goals before moving to Juventus. Gonzalo Higuain plays for Juventus, as he is only on a one-year loan at Milan. The probability of this transfer is very high as all sides are interested to realise this. Alvaro Morata could go in the opposite direction to the Gennaro Gatusso's team.

#2 Douglas Costa (from Juventus to Manchester United)

Douglas Costa: Looks like there is no space for him in Juventus attack

Juventus have probably one of the strongest squad in Europe right now. Their team is full of world class players who are ready to execute any of tasks Massimiliano Allegri demands of them.

Just look at the attackers they have on their disposal: Mario Mandžukić, Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo, Juan Cuadrado, Federico Bernadeschi and Douglas Costa. It's obvious that there is no space for all these players. And, the first player that could leave the club because of his limited playing time is the Brazilian, Douglas Costa.

He could be on his way to Manchester United who are ready to pay €60 million for him. The Red Devils are desperate to get a world class right winger. This summer, they wanted Ivan Perišić but they couldn't get him. With Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the club, Costa fell behind in the pecking order, so it's realistic to expect him to leave the club.

#3 Nabil Fekir (from Olympique Lyonnais to Chelsea)

Nabil Fekir is one of the best players in the French Ligue 1

It appears that Chelsea could be very active in this January transfer window. Another player who is wanted by them is Lyon's best player Nabil Fekir. This summer, Fekir was inches away from finalising a transfer to Liverpool but that deal collapsed.

The latest reports say that Fekir is now Sarri's big wish for the upcoming transfer window as well as Gonzalo Higuain. Fekir is a very versatile player who can play in all positions in attack, but playing behind the center-forward is maybe his preferred position.

He has a very strong left foot and is a very dynamic player who can provide an extra dimension for Chelsea's play. Also, all of his creative skills can come to the surface in Maurizio Sarri's attacking system.