Top 10 players that should look for loan move away in January 2023

The winter transfer window could be a brilliant way to find a new club for the remainder of the season.

It is going to be an interesting month of January with the transfer window open. A lot of clubs will get into action and make their moves in the winter transfer window. It is a great opportunity for teams to reinforce their squads, address problem areas, sign temporarily to cover for injured players and more. The January transfer window is also a boon for the players who are struggling in their current surroundings. A lot of loan moves take place in the winter transfer window which gets struggling players game time and a change of environment.

Loan moves are also a great way for football clubs to make temporary additions to the team without disturbing their long-term planning. On that note, here is a look at ten players that should look for a loan move away in January 2023:

Dusan Vlahovic

Dusan Vlahovic can be the solution for several clubs which are facing a striker shortage. Arsenal and Manchester United could make a loan move for the Juventus FC forward with an option to buy to sweeten the deal. The 22-year-old has six goals in 10 outings for the Old Lady in Serie A. 

Aaron Wan-Bissaka

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has featured rarely for Manchester United this season. Diogo Dalot’s rise has meant that the right-back has fallen down the pecking order. Despite good performances recently, the return of Dalot from injury will send Wan-Bissaka back to the bench. The player and the club will benefit from a loan move in the winter transfer window as he needs regular gametime to develop further.

Alvaro Morata

Alvaro Morata is one of the strikers who is linked with a move to Manchester United. He could be a brilliant temporary signing for the Red Devils and is not a stranger to the Premier League either. Erik ten Hag needs a goalscorer and Morata fits the profile that MUFC is looking for.

Martin Terrier

Martin Terrier plays for Stade Rennais in Ligue 1. The forward is in a good form with eight goals and four assists in 15 league appearances. A loan move to an elite club with an option to buy is a huge possibility. Many clubs are reportedly monitoring his situation and could move for him in the January transfer window.

Nacho

Nacho is struggling for regular gametime at Real Madrid. The talented full-back has only seven appearances in LaLiga’s 2022-23 season. A player who has come through the ranks at the club should look for a loan move away. The 32-year-old has much to offer at the top level and his versatility in defence can benefit any top club across Europe.

Hakim Ziyech

Hakim Ziyech has played only six matches in the Premier League 2022-23 season for Chelsea. The winger had a sensational FIFA World Cup 2022 with Morocco after finishing fourth. He has a lot of quality to offer and any club would be lucky to have him. A return to AFC Ajax is possible while some Serie A clubs are also interested. 

Christian Pulisic

Graham Potter’s arrival at Chelsea FC has meant less playing minutes for Chrisitan Pulisic. The winger, who came to the Premier League from Borussia Dortmund is struggling to find form, with only one goal in 15 matches. With players like Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku linked with the Blues, a loan move away could be the best outcome for Pulisic moving forward.

Harry Maguire

Harry Maguire has lost his position in the starting lineup at Manchester United. The centre-back has fallen down in the pecking order with Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez as the preferred centre-back pairing for manager Erik ten Hag. The Englishman will massively benefit from a loan move especially after having a positive FIFA World Cup 2022 with England. He needs to play more regularly.

Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay’s services are not required at FC Barcelona. Xavi, the manager, does not favour the striker who must now find a way to play regularly. Manchester United has been linked with the player who could benefit from a loan move with an option to buy in the contract. 

Joao Felix

Joao Felix is running thin on patience with manager Diego Simeone, according to multiple reports from Spain. The playing minutes have been less for the forward at Atletico Madrid. He will benefit from a loan move as interested football clubs will be cautious of spending in the region of €50.00m-€100.00m to sign him permanently. Manchester United is one of the favourites to sign Felix.