Seven big signings that could still happen this January: Nketiah, Isak…

As the January transfer deadline edges closer and closer in what has been a hectic window, clubs all over are itching to secure their signings and spot any last gasp bargains.

Some clubs wrapped up their business nice and early, whilst the likes of Arsenal and Tottenham have left it very late to announce even one arrival.

Silly season has thrown up plenty of rumours, and deadline day almost always brings an explosion of fake news (remember when Nikola Zigic signed for Arsenal?), but there are a number of mooted deals that may actually happen before Monday’s 11 PM deadline.

We’ve’ picked out a bunch of rumour needles from the transfer haystack…

The 24-year-old Uruguay international has been heavily linked with a move from Juventus to Tottenham Hotspur, with a reported £25million deal on the cards.

It is expected that Bentancur will arrive shortly after his Juventus teammate Dejan Kulusevski completes his loan move to North London, and the two will add much-needed steel and attacking firepower to the Spurs team.

Bentancur had been previously linked with Aston Villa, but after a window that saw Spurs miss out on a number of other targets including Adama Traore, it looks like they’ve salvaged their window.

READ: Comparing Dejan Kulusevski’s stats with Tottenham’s other forwards

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Barcelona

The Arsenal striker, who was stripped of the captaincy in November 2021, and has not featured in any matchday squad since, looks destined to leave the club in January.

The Gabon international turned down interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, favouring a move to a European club.

Barcelona and Juventus have both made loan bids for the 32-year-old, but both clubs need to shift players before bringing him in.

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