Werner, Toney, Henderson, Mbappé? Key players set for possible EPL transfers

It has been a slow start to the January transfer window in the EPL 2024 Expect that to change pretty quicklyDeals are being mooted speculation is starting to fly and soughtafter stars like Kylian Mbappeacute and Ivan Toney have chosen to talk about their future to the media Heres a look at the situation surrounding some key players and teamsTimo WernerTimo Werner might have won the Champions League during his time with Chelsea from 202022 but it was still an underwhelming stint in English soccer for the Germany forwardIt looks like hell be returning to England iquest to London again too in a bid to ignite his career ahead of the European ChampionshipWerner is widely reported to be close to joining Tottenham from Leipzig initially on loan but with a view to a permanent move In the short term he would plug a gap left by the departure of captain Son Heungmin to the Asian Cup potentially until midFebruaryIvan ToneyIvan Toneys eightmonth suspension for breaching betting rules is almost over with the Brentford striker available again from January 17 It is interesting timing with many top teams seemingly in need of a proven scorer for the second half of the seasonToney would fit the bill he was third in the Premier Leagues scoring charts last season behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane and he has been heavily linked with Arsenal which is in the midst of a scoring slump that is perplexing manager Mikel ArtetaToney gave an interview to British broadcaster Sky Sports published Monday in which he said he owes Brentford for sticking by him during his long ban Brentford manager Thomas Frank has said Toney wont be sold in January and the team needs its star striker after plunging into relegation danger in recent weeksMoney talks though and Toneys future could be a talking point right until the end of the EPL 2024 transfer windowAlso Read Man City rally for 31 win over Everton Chelsea record rare home winExiting SaudiJordan Henderson took plenty of flak when he decided to join the exodus of players moving to Saudi Arabia on lucrative deals with advocates of LGBTQ rights feeling let down by the former Liverpool captain because he has been an outspoken supporter in the pastSix months later it appears he wants out with sections of the British media reporting he will consider a return to the Premier League this month after struggling to settle in the Middle East Similarly Roberto Firmino another former Liverpool player is reportedly willing to leave the Saudi league and Karim Benzema could yet be enticed back to Europe to return to playing at the highest levelTottenham and Chelsea could be options for Henderson as they have been light on central midfielders at times this seasonKylian MbappeSomething has to give soon in the ongoing transfer saga involving Kylian Mbappeacute arguably the worlds best playerHis contract at Paris SaintGermain is up at the end of the season when he can leave for nothing PSG is saying the club will not let him go for free Mbappe appears happy to stay until the summer and scored a hat trick in PSGs 90 win over sixthtier side Revel in the French Cup on SundayThe widespread belief is that Mbappeacute will end up at Real Madrid though there is scope for a team from the lucrative Premier League to come in for himLiverpool has long seemed the most likely destination for the France international if he did move to England The departure of Mohamed Salah potentially to Saudi Arabia would leave a gap in Liverpools forward line but that wont happen before the summer by which time it could be too lateA move to Manchester United a team that could afford Mbappeacutes wages as the centrepiece of a new era for the club seems fanciful given it is far from assured of playing in the Champions League next seasonChelseaChelsea has spent more than USD 1 billion on players over the past three transfer windows It doesnt look like the club is about to stop thereChelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has spoken of the need for more reinforcements this month with the team languishing in 10th place in the Premier League at the halfway point of the season and in danger of missing out on qualifying for European competition for a second straight yearA striker might be required the club has long been linked with Napolis Victor Osimhen and Toney while a midfield playmaker is a possibility if Chelsea decides to move on Conor GallagherChelsea might need to sell before it buys to meet financial rulesWith agency inputs