Christmas is nearing and so is one of the most exciting time for the football fans, The January Transfer Window. The transfer window is almost back with its surprises, and we are ready to witness some Big-Money-Transfers yet again. The January transfer window has a unique charm of its own. It not only provides record breaking transfers but also makes and breaks the teams, ultimately shaping the final league standings and determines the trophy holders.
This current season has undoubtedly been one of the craziest ones. Unexpected and unprecedented rise and fall of various teams and players have made this coming period more exciting than ever.
It is certain that we are going to witness a significant number of transfers this season, but some big name players are most likely to swap clubs in the coming month. Let us take a look at the top five transfer targets for this January transfer window.
Charlie Austin:
By far the least glorious name on this list, Charlie Austin is, however, one player that is most likely to move. The English professional’s amazing abilities and proven track record mean that he will sell like hot pancakes. Currently playing for Championship side Queens Park Rangers, Austin will surely be the most sought after player in the coming transfer window. His last season in the Premier League was a fruitful one where he scored 18 goals. This season is no different either as he has already scored 10 goals before reaching the halfway mark.
Moreover, he will be available for a price much less than others. Given the fact that he is still playing in the Championship, he is expected to be available for anywhere between $10 and $15 million.
Manchester United and Liverpool are the clubs in the race for the star forward, and it looks like we are going to witness an off-field battle between the two big rivals.
STATS: Charlie Austin has been scoring at a consistent rate this season. He has scored 10 goals in 16 games this season (4 substitute appearances). The Englishman maintains an amazing ratio of 3.1 shots per game this season. He has also won 3.4 aerial duels every match.
