5 attackers who could be on the move in January 

Raheem Sterling could be on the move in January.
Raheem Sterling could be on the move in January.

#3 Karim Adeyemi

Karim Adeyemi (left) is linked with a move to Liverpool.
Karim Adeyemi (left) is linked with a move to Liverpool.

According to several reports, Liverpool have expressed strong interest in the RB Salzburg wunderkind Karim Adeyemi.

At just 19, Adeyemi is one of the most exciting attacking prospects in the continent. He is said to be the next big thing to come out of Salzburg after Erling Haaland. The former Bayern Munich youth product has racked up 72 appearances for the Austrian champions in his short career.

The 19-year-old has registered a direct involvement in 42 goals (25 goals, 17 assists) in just two years since returning from a loan spell at FC Liefering. Adeyemi has been on the radar of some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Liverpool.

That could trigger a bidding war for the youngster in the upcoming winter transfer window. However, RB Salzburg will take some convincing to let their star man leave midway into the season.

In a recent interview, Salzburg's sporting director said:

"Karim will finish the season with us; that is clearly the plan. I don't know what could happen if Karim doesn't finish the season with us."

#2 Andrea Belotti

Andrea Belotti could be on the move this January.
Andrea Belotti could be on the move this January.

Torino FC's Andrea Belotti is currently one of the most feared and lethal strikers in the Serie A.

The Italian has been on the wish list of some of Europe's biggest clubs. That includes Barcelona, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Chelsea, to name a few. However, he hasn't moved anywhere thus far.

That could all change in the upcoming winter transfer window, though, as the likes of Barcelona and Tottenham are in desperate need of forwards.

During his six-year stint in Torino, Belotti has racked up 236 appearances for the club. He has bagged 107 goals and 27 assists in this period, averaging a goal involvement every 0.56 appearances.

The Italian played a key role in helping Torino survive the drop last season. Belotti was directly involved in 20 goals in the Serie A last season, which comprised 40% of Torino's Serie A goal tally for the season.


#1 Dusan Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic has been heavily linked with Juventus.
Dusan Vlahovic has been heavily linked with Juventus.

Dusan Vlahovic was heavily linked with Juventus this summer, but that move could finally materialise in January.

However, Juventus could face tough competition for the Serbian forward's signature. Antonio Conte is said to be an admirer of Vlahovic, and is keen on signing the striker in his first transfer window at Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham's cross-town rivals, Arsenal, have also been linked with a move for Vlahovic.

According to several reports, the Serbian forward will likely cost around £70 million in the upcoming winter transfer window. Fiorentina has set a steep asking price for their star forward, and it is not difficult to understand why that's the case.

Vlahovic would undoubtedly be a stellar signing for any team across Europe. He is renowned for his dynamism and flair in the attacking third, and also possesses a keen eye for goal. The Serb has already registered 97 appearances for Fiorentina in less than three full seasons at the club.

The 21-year old has scored 39 goals and assisted five for La Viola since his move to the Italian club in the summer of 2018.

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