Premier League clubs are generally reluctant to lose players during the winter transfer window.
However, numerous players will be pushing for a move over the next few weeks. Here are five potential transfers this winter.
Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee has failed to live up to expectations since joining the club for £36.5 million in 2024, scoring only eight goals in 60 senior appearances.
Zirkzee is clearly not part of Ruben Amorim’s long-term plans and is eager to engineer a return to Serie A.
Roma are keen to sign him, but United may be reluctant to let him go as their squad is currently stretched.
Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush joined Manchester City during the last winter transfer window for £59 million.
The Egyptian made an impressive start to life in the Premier League, netting seven goals in his opening 14 league appearances.
However, he has made just two league starts and may push for an exit this winter.
Ethan Nwaneri
Ethan Nwaneri enjoyed a standout 2024-25 campaign, scoring nine goals in 37 matches across all competitions.
However, he wasn’t in the matchday squad for Tuesday’s home clash with Aston Villa.
With Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Martin Odegaard all returning, Nwaneri could secure a loan move to another Premier League club.
James Trafford
James Trafford joined Manchester City last summer and started the season as the number one.
But he made a costly mistake against Tottenham Hotspur, and the club subsequently signed Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Trafford hasn’t started in the Premier League since and may push for a move to another club this winter.
Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling won four Premier League titles and five Carabao Cups during his time at City.
However, the 31-year-old is now completely frozen out at Chelsea, where he hasn’t played a single minute of competitive football this season.
Sterling will look to find another club this winter to revive his fortunes.
Stats from Transfermarkt.
