January transfer window: Sancho, Toney, Malen and others who could be on the move

The January transfer window is officially open for business and could well be busier than usual.

Managers rightly but predictably trot out the line about January being a poor month for player trading, but a combination of factors could fuel activity this month.

Saudi Pro League clubs may once again look to recruit players from Europe, creating ripples in the market, while January’s Africa Cup of Nations could leave some clubs short in key positions.

And with the leading clubs continuing to stockpile talent far beyond their immediate needs, there are several high-profile players disgruntled at their lack of minutes – especially with Euro 2024 on the horizon and their national team places under threat.

Here we look at 10 players who could be on the move this month.

The England winger hasn’t kicked a ball at United since his very public falling out with manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutch coach insists Sancho must apologise to him if he is to be reintegrated into the squad but the 23-year-old has point-blank refused.

With that relationship seemingly broken beyond repair, a parting of the ways appears inevitable even if new investors Ineos might want to broker a truce. A loan back to the Bundesliga would seem most likely, perhaps even to former club Borussia Dortmund, ahead of a permanent exit in the summer - unless the management situation at Old Trafford changes, of course.

Interested clubs: Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus.

The 25-year-old Arsenal goalkeeper was brutally dumped at the start of the season as manager Mikel Arteta brought in David Raya from Brentford and promptly installed him as his new No 1.

Ramsdale's hopes of usurping Jordan Pickford in the England team for Euro 2024 are likely over