
Premier League clubs may face a tough challenge during the January transfer window if they do not finalize new contracts for their essential players.
Numerous leading teams in the league are in danger of losing their star talents to foreign clubs, with contracts due to expire in the summer.
Players with merely six months remaining on their contracts are permitted to engage in discussions about pre-contract agreements with teams from different leagues. This regulation could have a substantial impact on the Premier League.
Liverpool’s trio—Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold—along with backup goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, are all in a precarious contractual situation.
Salah has openly indicated that this season might be his final one with the Reds, while there is considerable speculation regarding Alexander-Arnold potentially moving to Real Madrid.
Manchester City could also face the loss of vital players like Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, and backup goalkeeper Scott Carson.
Arsenal risks losing two critical midfielders: Thomas Partey and Jorginho, while Kieran Tierney is also in jeopardy of leaving.
Chelsea may not have many significant stars facing contracts expiring, but reserve goalkeeper Lucas Bergström has only six months remaining on his contract starting January.
Concurrently, Tottenham may lose key player Son Heung-min, and players such as Ben Davies, Fraser Forster, Sergio Reguilon, and Alfie Whiteman are also facing uncertain futures.
Lower down the league, Manchester United is looking to acquire fresh talent during the transfer window as they adopt a more cost-effective strategy.
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However, the Red Devils also have six players who might be targeted by rivals: Amad Diallo, Harry Maguire, Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans, and Tom Heaton.
Additionally, Newcastle is at risk of losing eight players with expiring contracts, including Sean Longstaff, Callum Wilson, Fabian Schar, Jamaal Lascelles, Martin Dubravka, Emil Krafth, Mark Gillespie, and John Ruddy.
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Everton will be the most affected, with eight players set to become free agents next summer.
Other teams are also facing similar challenges, outlined below:
- Nottingham Forest – Chris Wood, Ola Aina, Harry Tofolo,
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