The January transfer deadline day is upon us, with the window shutting at midnight on Thursday.
There has not been a large amount of business completed so far from those in the English top flight, but the transfer deadline day will undoubtedly provide us with some late drama.
We pick out five transfers that we could expect from clubs in the English Premier League.
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Jacob Ramsey
Aston Villa – Newcastle United
Jacob Ramsey has reportedly been linked with a move away from Villa Park, and a deal for the English youngster could be completed on transfer deadline day with Newcastle United keen and Villa may need the funds for FFP purposes. (Athletic)
Bryan Gil
Tottenham Hotspur – Brighton & Hove Albion
Bryan Gil is reportedly close on completing a move to Premier League counterparts Brighton & Hove Albion from Tottenham Hotspur on deadline day, after the Spanish midfielder has found minutes hard to come by with his current club this campaign. (Daily Mail)
Jota
Al-Ittihad – West Ham United
Al-Ittihad winger Jota, has been heavily linked with a move to West Ham United this January despite signing for the club in the summer, and the move is looking even more likely after talks with Hammers target Ibrahim Osman, have reportedly come to a halt. (Standard)
Jarrad Branthwaite
Everton – Manchester United
Manchester United are reportedly ready to make their first signing of the transfer window, and are preparing a £40m bid for young defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the hope that they can get the deal completed before the end of the day. (The Standard)
Orel Mangala
Nottingham Forest – Lyon
Lyon have reportedly ramped up their interest in Nottingham Forest midfielder Orel Mangala, and are plotting an offer on transfer deadline day to acquire the midfielder’s services before the transfer window comes to a close. (L’Equipe)
