Top Five EPL players to change clubs in January

This transfer market many players have to decide on their future, as they are either unwanted at the club or have gotten a better offer from a better team. In the English Premier League José Mourinho’s arrival has started a revolution at the Stamford Bridge and some top players could be leaving the club. Here are the top five Premier League transfers likely to happen this transfer window:

5. Kevin de Bruyne | Chelsea to Bundesliga

The Belgian youngster has not been good enough for José Mourinho in the few opportunities he was given, as a result de Bruyne could be leaving Stamford Bridge is search of first team football. According to the 22-year-old midfielder’s agent de Bruyne wants to leave the Premier League for a Bundesliga club and his probable destination is said to be either Wolfsburg or Bayer Leverkusen. Other clubs including Juventus Turin and Atletico Madrid are also interested in signing de Bruyne.

4. Leighton Baines | Everton to Manchester United

The Englishman, included in the EPL Team of The Year, could reinforce the Red Devils this January. The Toffees‘ board will face a fight to keep their star, as ex-Everton coach David Moyes will try to bring Baines to the Old Trafford. Everton would demand £25 million for the left-back, what is affordable for the Manchester side. Nevertheless, while deciding over a possible move to Manchester United, Baines should take into account his ex-teammate Maroune Fellaini’s situation, who has failed to shine and lost form at the Red Devils.

3. Juan Mata | Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain

Probably the most-rumoured player to leave the Stamford Bridge this January. Mata has been quarrelling with new manager José Mourinho since the beginning, as the Portuguese manager has not given the Spanish midfielder enough minutes on the pitch. Jose Mourinho leaves ‘doors open‘ for the 25-year-old to leave, however not many clubs could possibly afford such a transfer at the halfway mark of the season.

Reports claim PSG would be interested in buying the Spaniard, as they are searching for another star to strenghten their squad.

2. Dimitar Berbatov | Fulham to Arsenal

The experienced striker could be moving North London, as the Gunners are in search of a goal-scoring forward who would be a backup to, not always in-form, Olivier Giroud. While some Arsenal fans would like to see the Bulgarian dressed in their kit, other state this transfer would be a total waste. However one thing is clear: Arsenal definitely need a new striker and if it isn’t the 32-year-old Berbatov, an other striker will arrive at Emirates. He would be a cheap and best enhancement to the Gunner team.

Luiz is another ‘victim‘ of José Mourinho’s arrival, despite his impressive performances last season the Special One prefers to start center-back duo Gary Cahill along with John Terry, leaving the Brazilian star sidelined. Both Barcelona and Bayern giants are in the race for the 26-year-old defender, who has lately shown adaptability playing as a defensive midfielder against Liverpool. According to British press to start talks with Luiz £35 million must first be offered.