The January window should provide weight support for major Europeans

Historically, the window of January transfers in European football is generally not as loaded. However, last season, several heavyweights switched teams during this period, such as Philippe Coutinho, who left Liverpool in Barcelona and Virgil Van Dijk, who moved from Southampton to Liverpool by 78. 8 millions of euros (about 337 million dollars at the time) and became the most expensive defender of history .

In January 2019, the reinforcement race announced as intense as last season. . In pursuit of the leader Liverpool Manchester City seeks to reinforce the main target center already defined: the midfielder Houssem Aouar, of Lyon. The 20-year-old made a good impression against Guardiola's team in in the Champions League the French club winning in England and the draw in France.

On the red side of Manchester, plans are uncertain. since the resignation of José Mourinho. The tendency is that the leaders of Manchester United who will dispose of 50 million euros, will seek reinforcements for the defense, weak point of the team. Lyon midfielder Hbadem Aouar can strengthen Manchester City (Photo: Romain Lafabregue / AFP) Harry Maguire, of Leicester and England, is an old dream club

While Manchester United seeks reinforcements for the defense, of Chelsea wishes to strengthen the attack. With the possible departure of Morata, The Blues are of interest to striker Callum Wilson, whose outstanding performance at Bournemouth earned him the first call in England.

On the side of Arsenal the main negotiation is not a reinforcement, but a way out. The German Mesut Ozil was ruled out of the starting lineup for injuries and at the choice of coach Unai Emery. Barcelona has a problem to solve in defense with . The high salary of the midfielder is the main obstacle to negotiation. injuries of the defenders Umtiti and Vermaelen. The Catalan club has already hired Colombian loan Jeison Murillo of Valencia and could also look for another name for the sector. Rabiot, who has not renewed with the PSG, is speculated in Barcelona (Photo: AFP)

While Rabiot, who has not renewed with Paris Saint-Germain, can sign a pre- contract with Barça. In the capital, the main target of Real Madrid is the young midfielder Exequiel Palacios, champion of the Libertadores River Plate. According to the Spanish press, the clubs have already agreed to the deal, leaving only Real to agree on the details of the contract with the 20-year-old player.

Italian Football

Dutch defender Matthijs De Ligt of Ajax winner of the Golden Boy Award for the best young player in the world . In addition, the old lady can strengthen the midfielder with Rabiot, whose contract with PSG ends in June, and Pogba, Manchester United.

The goal of Milan's two rivals is identical: strengthen the midfielder. . AC Milan, fifth in the standings, is looking for the Spanish Cesc Fabregas, who had little place in Chelsea since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri . Internazionale, third, dream of the Croatian Luka Modric of Real Madrid, but the chances of the best player in the world to change teams are slim.

In the middle of a disappointing campaign, Roma, tenth-scorer looking for attackers, had experience accompanying Edin Dzeko. The main goals of the club are Batshuayi, Chelsea (loaned to Valencia), Luis Muriel of Seville and Dawid Kownacki of Sampdoria.

French Football

Undefeated leader of the French Championship, Paris Saint-Germain is looking for reinforcements for the midfielder. With the departure of Rabiot, PSG seeks a steering wheel to relay with the Italian Marco Verratti, the absolute owner of the team.

Outside the European competition clbadification area, Olympique de Marseille wants to strengthen the defensive sector, weak point of the team. The main goal of the club is left-back Liverpool, Alberto Moreno, who has had little chance since Andrew Robertson became the real starter.

German Football

Six points behind leader Borussia Dortmund Bayern Munich is expected to undergo a major renovation of the cast for next season. The most specious names in the Bavarian giant are two world champions for France: Lucas Hernandez (Atletico Madrid) and quarterback Pavard Stuttgart. (19659023) French defender Pavard, who scored the best goal of the last World Cup, could strengthen Bayern.