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10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #3 Tanguy Ndombele
As we speak, the demand for Ndombele grows. The 21-year-old has already attracted interest from the likes of Manchester City and Barcelona. Some say he “stinks of football,” and with every day that goes by, Lyon has to fight off tempting offers to price away the French international of Congolese descent away from the Ligue 1.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #4 Miguel Almiron
Reportedly sought to replace Ozil at some point, the Paraguayan is perhaps proof that investments made in the MLS are starting to pay off. While Alphonso left for Bayern, Almiron could be further evidence as to why the league is not void of top talent.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #5 Calum Hudson-Odoi
The son of Ghanaian legend hasn’t had as many chances to impress, but a host of Bundesliga’s elite including Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have seen enough to want him in the ranks. Chelsea have a lot to do if they are to keep the 18-year-old in the Premier League.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #6 Mario Lemina
Even though it didn’t quite work at Juventus for Lemina, the opposite has been true during his time at Southampton. The Saints dependency on him has developed into a “what’s best for the team” scenario, as they try to survive in the Premier League. A January move could be on the cards.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #7 Kalidou Koulibaly
It wouldn’t be a list without Koulibaly. The Senegalese is perhaps the most wanted defender in the world right now, and it has been great to see the global football community put their collective arms around him after his most recent bout with racism at the San Siro. With a rejected bid of £90 million by a Manchester United already this season, what’s Napoli’s asking price for ?
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #8 Timothy Weah
The son of George Weah is bound to raise the flag of Stars and Stripes up in the coming few years, but has had to deal with limited game time at the Parc de Princes. We are all waiting for the 18-year-old to be fully unleashed, wether that comes with more minutes in Ligue 1, or elsewhere on loan.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #9 Mehdi Benatia
The 31-year-old Captain fantastic is nearing retirement. After emphatic displays in the Bundesliga and Italian Serie A, one last straw at another top club is what many fan (and most likely his agent) are eagerly waiting for.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #10 Thembi Kgatlana
This one is less about now and more about the future. Thembi Kgatlana solidified herself as one of the top female footballers in the world in 2018, and has many on the edge of their seats. They can’t wait to see the 2018 AWCON Player of the Year and top goal scorer blaze new trails.