Marcus Rashford, Jhon Duran, Evan Ferguson: Which five transfers could happen before January window closes?

The January transfer window will soon be closing, with a number of big-name deals potentially to be finalised beforehand. Will Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford be on the move, and where might he go? Will Brighton & Hove Albion forward Evan Ferguson and Aston Villa's Jhon Duran leave their clubs? We look at five big transfers that could happen before the window closes.

The end of the January transfer window is fast approaching, but which big-name deals could still be done before the deadline?

The Premier League transfer window closes on Monday, February 3 at 11pm UK time.

Most major European leagues will also end their transfer window on the same day, although times vary.

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Manchester City have been the busiest Premier League club so far, bringing in three new signings and letting Kyle Walker depart for AC Milan.

Manchester United could be set to be one of the most active clubs in the final few days of the window, while Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham United have also been linked with several transfers.

So which players could be on the move before the window shuts? And where might they go?

Marcus Rashford

Ruben Amorim’s suggestion that he would rather have 63-year-old goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital in his squad rather than Marcus Rashford seems to have definitively closed the door on the England forward having a future at Manchester United. 

"There's no way back for Marcus after that," was the verdict of former United defender Rio Ferdinand after Amorim’s comments.

But the question remains: where could Rashford go this month?

AC Milan were linked but are now out of contention after bringing in Kyle Walker as they can only sign one British player due to current Serie A regulations.

Barcelona appear to be another option, but any move seems to hinge on the Catalan club selling players first.

Might Rashford stay in the Premier League? West Ham have been mentioned as a potential destination.

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Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho’s future at Manchester United looks uncertain.

"Nobody knows. Anything can happen," said United boss Amorim about Garnacho after the 1-0 win over Fulham on Sunday.

Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Garnacho, reuniting him with former United midfielder Scott McTominay, while Chelsea have also been linked with a move.

Garnacho has made 119 first-team appearances for United, and as a 'homegrown player' his sale would improve the club's Profit and Sustainability Rules position.

"I think the system is the one thing that goes against him," said Ferdinand. "Amorim doesn’t play with out-and-out wide wingers.

"He wants his wingers to start inside the pitch, and that’s not natural for Garnacho. I don’t think you see the best of him from those inside areas. 

"So that will be one of the main factors that goes against Garnacho in terms of staying at the football club, and why they’re listening to offers, but there’s no doubt this kid’s got huge talent."

Jhon Duran

Will Aston Villa keep hold of Jhon Duran this month?

Duran’s stock has soared this season with 12 goals in 29 appearances for Villa.

However, with many of those goals after coming off the bench, and Ollie Watkins seemingly Villa’s first-choice striker, there are questions over whether Duran could be sold.

Villa have already reportedly rejected a £57m bid from West Ham for Duran and are said to want over £80m for the 21-year-old.

Could the Hammers return for Duran? Or might Arsenal’s striker search take them in the direction of Duran? Chelsea have also been linked.

Evan Ferguson

Another striker seemingly on the market is Evan Ferguson.

Viewed by some as a £100m-rated forward not too long ago, Ferguson has since struggled with injuries and has made just two starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League this season.

It has been reported that Ferguson, 20, is available for loan, with West Ham - now managed by former Brighton & Hove Albion boss Graham Potter - said to be the "front-runners".

Speaking about Ferguson this month, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler said: "Let's see what happens. 

"In the end, in our offensive line there are still some players, not on the highest level, still some players suffering with small issues. Therefore, we have to wait.

"Also, Evan is not fit yet so we still have some days until the window is closed and until then we have to figure out what is the situation at the moment, what do we need for the rest of the season, and then also what do the players want, and then it's about making the decision together."

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Christopher Nkunku

Christopher Nkunku was labelled as "one of the standout attacking players in European football" when he joined Chelsea on a six-year deal in 2023.

But after missing the start of the 2023/24 season due to a knee injury, he has struggled since to secure a regular starting spot.

Most of his minutes this season have been in the UEFA Conference League, while in the Premier League he has been second choice behind Nicolas Jackson.

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That has led to speculation that Nkunku could want out of Chelsea this month.

Manchester United are a potential destination and there have even been rumours of a potential swap deal with Garnacho.

It has been reported that Nkunku wants a permanent transfer, or a loan that includes an obligation to buy.

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