5 high-profile transfers that could happen in January

#3 Philippe Coutinho

Despite Barcelona's advances, Liverpool have still held on to their star midfielder

The most obvious of the lot has just been made more obvious by Nike. Barcelona's kit manufacturers have already hinted at an imminent move for the player they sponsor. Philippe Coutinho has made no efforts to hide his intention of wanting to play at Nou Camp.

Valverde, a long-term admirer, has been relentless in his pursuit. €130 million is no big price for the Catalonians, given that they received a stunning €222 million from the shock Neymar move.

The Liverpool No. 10, who had already handed in a transfer request in August, is likely to push for a move again. With Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and Mohammed Salah forming a dangerous trident with a more than capable Adam Lallana waiting along the lines, the Kop would not be very displeased with the transfer.

With Virgil van Dijk having arrived for £75 million and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for another 35, the Reds could look to cash in by letting Coutinho go.