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The winter transfer window comes to a close in just under 36 hours at the time of writing.
Fans have already seen several deals go through this month, with some teams taking it upon themselves to emerge stronger after the transfer window. Numerous teams have been extremely active and have successfully strengthened their squads for the remainder of the season.
As fans already know, the transfer window is not over till it is over. We have, in the past, seen several occasions where clubs have gotten deals over the line in the very final minutes of the transfer window.
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There are several deals that are stuck in limbo at the moment, displaying great potential to go through before the end of the month.
Let's take a look at five big transfers that could still happen in January this season:
#5. Nicolas Tagliafico - Barcelona
FC Barcelona have been in hot pursuit of Nicolas Tagliafico ever since the transfer window opened.
The Argentine defender has been on the radar of several clubs in the past, but has yet to seal a move to a bigger club. The left-back plays for Ajax in Eredivisie and has been identified as a potential addition to the Barcelona back line.
Tagliafico has been extremely impressive with the Dutch outfit and is regarded by the Blaugrana management as the ideal backup for Jordi Alba. With the experienced Spaniard now into his 30s, it is imperative that the club has a skilled deputy.
Tagliafico has been the subject of discussions between the two clubs, with a loan move looking possible before the window ends. Reportedly the Argentine himself wants to join Barcelona as well.
#4. Ousmane Dembele - Newcastle United
Ousmane Dembele has featured in the tabloids ever since the window opened on January 1.
The Frenchman signed for Barcelona in 2017 for a reported €145 million from Borussia Dortmund but has failed to reach the potential he seems to have. The 24-year-old came bearing great promise but has seen his career plagued with injuries ever since he moved to Spain.
He has made 129 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 31 goals and assisting 23.
Dembele has reportedly received an ultimatum at the club and has been asked to leave by coach Xavi and the rest of the management. Still only 24, Dembele certainly carries a lot of potential and could be a great addition to several clubs.
Newcastle United have reportedly shown the most interest, with only a proposal yet to come for the player. With just over a day before the window closes, it would be an extremely difficult deal to complete.
#3. Tanguy Ndombele - Lyon
Tanguy Ndombele has found himself out of favor at Tottenham Hotspur over the past year and a half.
The Frenchman was signed in 2019 for a club record €62 million from Olympique Lyon and was seen as the answer to the side's midfield worries. The move has since failed to work out, with multiple Spurs managers deciding that Ndombele is not up to the level they foresaw.
Ndombele displays excellent skill and technical ability and can be deployed as an exciting box-to-box midfielder in the right system. He has scored just 10 goals and made nine assists in 91 appearances in all competitions for Spurs.
He was the subject of continued inquiries from Paris Saint-Germain, but a move to the French giants failed to go through.
Lyon has emerged as a surprise candidate to sign Ndombele, with the deal making great progress over the past few hours. It certainly looks like it will go through before the end of the window.
#2. Denis Zakaria - Juventus
Denis Zakaria looks all but ready to move clubs this winter.
The Swiss has been with Borussia Monchengladbach since 2017 and has slowly emerged as one of the Bundesliga's best midfielders. He displays an exciting brand of football, one that has caught the eye of several top clubs.
Zakaria has been linked to several clubs over the years. Having been linked with the likes of Juventus, Manchester United and Roma of late, the Turin outfit have emerged as the most likely candidate to sign Zakaria.
Juventus have been quite busy this month. They have already announced the marquee signing of Dusan Vlahovic. They have more recently announced the departures of Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur on loan, both to Tottenham.
The deal seems to be in its advanced stages, with only the finer details requiring agreement at this point.
#1. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Barcelona
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been one of the biggest surprise names to feature in the media this month.
The former Arsenal captain has not had a pleasant couple of months. After initially being dropped from the club for disciplinary issues, the Gabon international now looks increasingly out of boss Mikel Arteta's plans.
Aubameyang has enjoyed quite a successful career with the Gunners. He led them to an FA Cup and has also won a Premier League Golden Boot with the north London club.
Aubameyang has been linked extensively with Barcelona. They are reportedly waiting upon the departure of Ousmane Dembele before completing the move for the 32-year-old. The move has all the makings of a blockbuster transfer deadline day.
