With the transfer window open across Europe, Goal takes a look at the players who could be on the move in the coming month
The January transfer window provides a timely opportunity for many clubs to deepen their playing pool, but the market can be a peculiar place at that time of the season.
Historically, there have been some big moves at this point in the season, the most notable recent example perhaps being the signing of Virgil van Dijk by Liverpool from Southampton in 2018.
We have already seen the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Erling Braut Haaland change clubs, with more set to follow.
With the 2020 January rumour mill turning and transfer window open, Goal takes a look at the players who could potentially make a move.
Getty ImagesMarcos Alonso | Chelsea | Defender
Spanish wing-back Marcos Alonso emerged as one of Chelsea's most valuable players in recent campaigns, popping up with goals and assists galore.
However, he has endured a difficult period at the club since the departure of Antonio Conte and has struggled for game time under Frank Lampard.
Conte, now at helm of Inter, is a massive admirer of Alonso and the Italian coach is reportedly keen to bring him to Serie A.
According to , the former Fiorentina player is Conte's number one target in January.
AdvertisementReutersCedric Bakambu | Beijing Guoan | Forward
A return to Spain could be on the cards for Cedric Bakambu, whose future at Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan is unclear.
The former Villarreal striker made the move to China in 2018 for a lucrative €10-million-a-season (£9m/$11m) deal, but league regulations could see that figure drop soon.
As a consequence, it is understood that his services have been touted around La Liga, with the likes of Valencia and Atletico Madrid open to making an offer.
However, Bakambu is seen as a second choice for Atletico, who are believed to be keen on securing the signature of Paris Saint-Germain's Edinson Cavani.
Getty ImagesEmre Can | Juventus | Midfielder
Emre Can's Juventus adventure has not been a particularly happy one and the Germany international has fallen down the pecking order in Turin, fuelling speculation that he will leave the club in January.
His omission from Juve's Champions League squad this season was a notable sticking point and he has been vocal about his discontent regarding his position at the club.
Tthe former Liverpool midfielder has been linked with a return to the Premier League with – interestingly – Manchester United, and some reports have even suggested that he could be used as a makeweight in a deal involving Paul Pogba going the other direction.
Getty ImagesEdinson Cavani | PSG | Forward
Atletico Madrid have no shortage of powerful, athletic forwards, but apparently you can never have too many and they are believed to be lining up Edinson Cavani.
The Uruguay international's contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer of 2020 so he could move on a free transfer and is considering his options. However, if a move is to happen in January, PSG will naturally demand a fee.
A fee in the region of €10m (£9m/$11m) will be enough, according to reports.