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2024 January transfer window: 10 swap deals that would really shake things up

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The January transfer window is right around the corner and teams are expected to start splashing the cash once again. To try and save money, swap deals could be the order of Business this winter, and there are plenty of intriguing proposals out there which could rock the Football landscape as we know it. Here are ten swap deals we at 90min would love to see before the January window slams shut. Eddie Nketiah + cash for Ivan Toney Could Nketiah & Toney swap places? / Rene Nijhuis/BSR Agency | MB Media/Getty Images Arsenal's continued reluctance to put any real faith in Eddie Nketiah may actually work to their advantage in 2024. The Gunners want a new striker and are huge admirers of Brentford's Ivan Toney, who is keen to make the move to the Emirates and spearhead an attack capable of competing for the Premier League title. While Nketiah has his own silverware aspirations, his primary goal needs to be regular minutes. Brentford would likely be interested in Nketiah, w...

Liverpool and Man Utd use international window to scout defensive prospects

Liverpool and Manchester United both used the international window to watch defensive starlets Antonio Silva and Giorgio Scalvini, 90min understands. 19-year-old Silva has established himself as one of the world's leading young central defenders over the past 18 months and is already on the radar of most of the continent's top clubs. Silva has come through the youth ranks at Benfica and is already regarded as a cornerstone of his side despite his tender years. He is also becoming an increasingly important player for the Portugal national team, with four senior international caps to his name following a single appearance for the Under-21s. Both Liverpool and United are well versed on the player after previously undertaking scouting missions, and the heavyweight Premier League duo again took the chance during the international break to watch Silva in action - preferring to see him play out of his comfort zone given he usually plays in a dominant Benfica side. Silva played t...

Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool are 'prepared' to do business in January transfer window

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he is ‘not against investment’ in the January transfer window , with the club seemingly prepared to spend. The Reds have found themselves light in several positions this season, largely as a result of injury. Thiago was sidelined earlier in the campaign, with Jordan Henderson and Curtis Jones also missing Game s. Arthur was signed on loan from Juventus to boost numbers, only to suffer a long-term injury himself. Further forward, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have been absent for substantial periods. Liverpool have their sights on Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham, who is not expected to be on the move until the summer of 2023 at the earliest. But January moves are at least a possibility for the club, Klopp has now confirmed. When will Jude Bellingham make decision on his future? “I’m not against investment but we will see what the future brings, nobody knows at the moment. I’m still convinced the future will be good,” the boss claim...

Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal's plans for January transfer window

Mikel Arteta has admitted he would like Arsenal to complete their January transfer business as soon as possible. The Gunners return to Premier League action on Boxing Day sitting five points clear at the top of the table. However, a serious injury to star striker Gabriel Jesus has threatened to derail this title bid. They remain interested in Mykhaylo Mudryk, while Gabriel Martinelli is close to agreeing terms on a new long-term contract. Speaking ahead of their clash with West Ham on Monday, Arteta discussed Arsenal 's plans for the upcoming transfer window . "We knew the importance of getting players early in the summer and that is the same we want to do in January," he said. "This is idealistic. Sometimes it is not realistic. But obviously, if you ask my opinion, as quick as possible we want the players in to get settled. "In this league with the competition, where the bar is and what the standards have been for the last four or five years - something the ...