"The January transfer window opens Thursday, triggering a month-long scramble to make any final personnel moves that will cover the rest of the Premier League season. For clubs vying for a top spot, it's a chance to reinforce in the push for a trophy -- or multiple. For teams looking to escape relegation, it's an opportunity to bring in reinforcements to finish the job. But it's not just about the movement of players between clubs. Now is the time for clubs to worry about stars approaching the end of their contracts -- whether hitting free agency in the summer of 2026 or 2027 -- and extend them on new terms before they are persuaded to join elsewhere."
"Ogden: Two weeks ago, in the immediate aftermath of Mohamed Salah's contentious comments about his playing time, I would have said that Liverpool should be prepared to let him go in January if they receive a ridiculous offer from Saudi Arabia. But the subsequent injury to Alexander Isak -- who faces two-to-three months out with a broken leg -- changes everything. Because of the Isak injury, Liverpool can't afford to willingly part with their most consistent goalscorer, regardless of his feelings towards manager Arne Slot."
The January transfer window triggers a concentrated period for Premier League clubs to complete signings and address expiring contracts ahead of summer free agency. Clubs targeting trophies seek reinforcements, while relegation-threatened teams aim to bolster squads to survive. Liverpool sits fourth with a realistic objective of Champions League qualification through the league or cup success. Mohamed Salah is at AFCON and his contract situation is unresolved. An injury to Alexander Isak, expected to sideline him for two to three months, significantly increases the need to retain Salah rather than entertain a January sale, despite transfer interest.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]