Football Transfers in January 2020: Gareth Bale to Spurs, Erling Haaland to Juventus and Other Transfers That Could Happen in the Upcoming Window

The January transfer window is on the horizon and it could see high-profile players in football switching teams as a lot of them are searching for a new club. Big clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan are in a rebuilding phase and they will be looking to get their hands on some established superstar's to strengthen their respective squads. Former Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has already confirmed his new club as the Swed joined AC Milan on a six-month loan deal. Before the transfer window opens, we take a look at some of the marquee transfer’s that are most likely to happen in the upcoming window. Neymar Transfer News Updates: Barcelona Ready to Bring Brazilian Superstar Back to Camp Nou in 2020.

Among the big names, Gareth Bale has strongly been linked back with a return to his former club Tottenham Hotspur which could also see Christian Eriksen switch sides from North London to Madrid. Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal is also unhappy with the playing time at the Catalan club and is strongly linked with a move to Italian giants Inter Milan. Real Madrid playmaker Isco is also on the lookout for a new club and could see the Premier League as the right choice for him with Chelsea and Manchester City both looking to sign the Spaniard. New Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti could raid his former side Napoli and bring Dries Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne to Merseyside. Real Madrid Transfer News Updates: Isco Offered to Chelsea by Spanish Giants to Make Way for Christian Eriksen.

Gareth Bale to Tottenham Hotspur

The Wales international has found game time limited at the Spanish Capital after falling out with the current Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane. The forward has not scored for the Spanish giants in four months and the club will be looking to offload the Welshman in the upcoming transfer window. Spurs looks a possible destination for Gareth Bale as Jose Mourinho is also interested in the forward.

Christian Eriksen to Real Madrid

The Spurs playmaker is heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid as the Spanish side are keen on adding the Danish international to their team. According to Spanish news agency ElDesmarque, the midfielder may move to the Madrid capital in the upcoming transfer window as his contract with Spurs expires at the end of the season and the North London club are looking to replace him as soon as possible.

Granit Xhaka to Hertha Berlin

According to reports from Daily Mail, Hertha are confident of signing the Arsenal midfielder in the upcoming transfer window. The Swiss international is looking for a new club after falling out with the Gunners’ fans in October which saw him being stripped from the captaincy. Xhaka has agreed on personal terms with the German club and looks set to leave in January.

Erling Haaland to Juventus

According to reports from Tuttosport, Juventus are the front runners in signing the Norwegian Starlet. Manchester United are also in the race for the 19-year-old forward but his Agent Mino Riola is trying to work out a deal which could see the young striker land in Italy. Borussia Dortmund are also interested in signing the young prodigy.

Edinson Cavani to Atletico Madrid

The Uruguayan striker has found game time limited at PSG this season and could leave the Parisian giants in January. According to reports from Italy, the Madrid side are willing to pay the 32-year-old’s regular transfer fee and sign him as soon as possible. With Diego Costa injured and Alvaro Morata not being at his best, Edinson Cavani could be the perfect striker that Atletico needs.

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