Top 5 Premier League loan deals of the ongoing January transfer window 

The January transfer window this season is still days away from shutting and has proved to be a thrilling window so far. With numerous players switching clubs, and leagues, new partnerships will soon be forged.

A number of players have already moved in and out and between clubs in the Premier League in the window, and a few more are expected to take place in the next few days. With just a few days to go, the intensity of the window could heat up as teams look to bolster their squads for the rest of the season and beyond.

Here, we take a look at 5 of the best Premier League loan deals struck during the January transfer window:

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#5 Kenedy

Kenedy completed a move to Newcastle United on loan just a few days ago

Two days ago, Newcastle United completed the signing of Kenedy on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season and the 21-year-old versatile player could make his Magpies bow against Burnley at St. James’ Park next week.

Kenedy moved to Chelsea from Fluminense, in Brazil, in 2015 and made 20 appearances in his first season in English football. However, he was not able to cement in a place in the Chelsea first-team and spent time on loan at Watford last season.

A versatile player, Benitez was full of praise for Kenedy and his insight, composure and temperament. Touted as a top player by many pundits and managers, the Brazilian player could add some tenacity to this Newcastle side going forward and gives Benitez many options to shuffle and change positions with a few players.

Traditionally left-footed with bags and bags of energy, the Brazilian youngster Kenedy will have an immediate impact as a Toon and give the club a much-needed lift for the second half of the season.

#4 Terance Kongolo

The Dutch defender signed for the Terriers earlier this month

Huddersfield Town completed the signing of Dutch central defender Terance Kongolo on a loan deal until the end of the season from Monaco. Kongolo joined Monaco at the start of the season from Feyenoord and has moved away from the club in six months, looking for consistent game time.

Terence has made over a century of appearances in the top-flight of Dutch football with Feyenoord, also helping the side to a league triumph in 2017. Instability at the back has caused Huddersfield Town and manager David Wagner problems so far this season and the signing could help solve some of those issues.

Kongolo is a quality young centre-back who will provide the club with a great option for the rest of the Premier League season. As Michael Hefele and Jon Gorenc Stanković nurse themselves back from long-term injuries, the addition of Kongolo will only help the club.

With qualities that will really suit Wagner's style of play, the athletic and mobile Dutchman likes to defend and go forward while organising his team, and could prove to be a huge signing for the club.

#3 Georges-Kevin N'koudou

Burnley captured Spurs winger on loan

Burnley completed the signing of Tottenham winger Georges-Kevin N'koudou on loan until the end of the season, a couple of weeks ago, and he was the club's first signing of the January transfer window.

The pacy, talented Versailles-born winger has operated predominantly as a left-sided player for Spurs, having made 23 appearances across all competitions, including just six this season.

With more game-time being the goal of the loan move for the player and Spurs, Burnley will profit from the signing as well, with the young winger capable of producing some eye-catching performances as well as adding depth to the Burnley ranks.

Having begun his career in France and moved along from club to club looking for consistent game time, N'koudou has picked the perfect club to develop and establish himself as a top quality player. With the addition of Aaron Lennon as well, Sean Dyche has replaced the injured Robbie Brady and brought in wide men to add balance to the ranks at Turf Moor.

#2 Kostas Stafylidis

Greek international and new Stoke City left-back - Kostas Stafylidis

Stoke City completed the signing of Greek left-back, Kostas Stafylidis on loan for the remainder of the season from German outfit FC Augsburg.

The highly-rated 24-year-old joined the Potters and became the club’s second signing of the January transfer window after Moritz Bauer checked in from Rubin Kazan in a permanent deal.

Stafylidis is no stranger to the English style of football, having spent the 2014/15 season on loan with Fulham, making 38 league appearances. With the club languishing close to the relegation zone, new manager Paul Lambert will be pleased with the club's defensive acquisitions thus far in the market.

Stafylidis is on the radar of many clubs and an impressive loan spell with the Potters could ensure his long-term future with the club or elsewhere in the Premier League. Capped 21 times for Greece, he is set to cement his position for the national team as well and will look to do the same at Stoke and topple Erik Pieters from his starting position.

#1 Erdal Rakip

Midfielder Rakip joined Crystal Palace till the end of the season

Swedish under-21 midfielder Erdal Rakip joined Crystal Palace on loan from Benfica, until the end of the season. The 21-year-old is a central midfielder who, earlier this month, moved from Malmo to the Portuguese capital, before immediately being loaned out, subsequently becoming Roy Hodgson’s first signing of this transfer window at Crystal Palace.

A product of Malmo’s academy, Rakip made his debut for his hometown team in 2013 and has made 120 times appearances in all competitions. During his 5 seasons in the Malmo first-team, the crafty midfielder played a key role in the Sky Blues’ recent dominance, picking up four Allsvenskan winners medals.

An experienced youngster with great ability, technique and pace, Rakip is a smart move for Palace and will add steel to central midfielder area. With Loftus-Cheek out injured and a few of the players not in form, Rakip has an opportunity to establish himself in the team and make a name for himself in the Premier League.