The winter window may see a string of high-profile names seek new clubs – but will Arsenal's star midfielder be among them?
Getty ImagesAdrien Rabiot | Paris Saint-Germain
Rabiot's departure from PSG is essentially a foregone conclusion. The timing, however, is still up in the air.
The midfielder has been banished from the Ligue 1 leaders' plans after refusing to sign an extension to his current contract, which expires in June.
He now faces six months of clicking his heels on the sidelines unless he can arrange an exit in January – Barcelona are just one of the teams reported to be following his strife at Parc des Princes with interest.
AdvertisementGetty ImagesMesut Ozil | Arsenal
The first half of 2018-19 has been extremely tough on Ozil. So much so that his future at the Emirates Stadium now seems in serious doubt.
Ozil has sat out a third of the Gunners' fixtures so far, including Saturday's six-pointer against Liverpool, amid reports that relations with Unai Emery have nosedived.
Should he leave Arsenal, a return to Real Madrid is a possibility for the playmaker.
Getty ImagesIsco | Real Madrid
While Ozil mulls a move to the Spanish capital, one Merengue star could well be moving the other way in January.
Isco has started a mere five Liga games in the current campaign, with his last 90 minutes in the league coming in Madrid's 5-1 capitulation at the hands of Barcelona.
Apparently surplus to Santiago Solari's requirements, a loan move to Arsenal as part of any Ozil deal would breathe new life into Isco's football.
Cesc Fabregas | Chelsea
A long-time favourite with Chelsea, Fabregas' career at Stamford Bridge nevertheless looks set to end on a low note.
The Spanish midfielder has been muscled out of the first team, making just one Premier League start so far this season.
And while he is out of contract in June, he may want to leave the Blues as soon as possible. AC Milan and Monaco are keeping close tabs on the Spain international as reports intensify that he could cancel his contract over the winter transfer window.