Five high-profile Premier League players may yet change teams this month.

The January transfer market is expected to heat up in the following days, as clubs hurry to recruit players before the deadline.

There is anticipated to be a lot of activity before the window closes, and a number of Premier League players could yet swap teams. We looked at five famous names who are now at the center of speculations.

Five high-profile Premier League players who may still change teams this month

Alejandro Garnacho.

Manchester United may contemplate making large offers for Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, according to reports earlier this month. The revelation stunned the club's faithful, who saw the two players as potential stars.

However, Garnacho's possible departure should come as no surprise. He was dropped for the Manchester Derby last month and has struggled to establish himself as a regular in Ruben Amorim's squad. The 20-year-old is clearly talented, but questions about his suitability for the new manager's techniques suggest a sale could occur. Add in his profile as a high-value academy product, and his departure might assist permit another reconstruction at Old Trafford.

Napoli's €50 million bid failed earlier in the window as the Italian league leaders seek to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Chelsea, on the other hand, appear to be Garnacho's most likely destination as the Blues prepare to make an official offer.

Marcus Rashford.

Marcus Rashford, too, appears to be on his way out of Manchester United. He was dropped alongside Garnacho for the Manchester Derby and declared his desire for a new challenge following the game.

"For me, personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps," Rashford told football journalist Henry Winter. "When I depart, there will be no harsh feelings. You will not hear any nasty words from me regarding Manchester United."

Rashford's departure would mark the end of a difficult chapter in his career. He has failed to regain the form that saw him score 30 goals in a fantastic 2022/23 season, with his performances under heavy criticism in an underperforming squad.

Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, and AC Milan have all expressed interest in a deal, but all sides will need to make major concessions to reach an agreement.

Matheus Cunha.

Matheus Cunha's achievements this season have piqued the interest of several Premier League clubs. Arsenal is mulling a move for the Brazilian, while Nottingham Forest is eager to smash their transfer record to sign the attacker.

Cunha has 10 goals and four assists in 19 league starts this season for the Wolves, who are battling toward the bottom of the table. He was allegedly unhappy after the loss to Chelsea on Monday night, with head coach Vitor Pereira criticizing his body language.

Wolves are not under any obligation to sell, although an offer of around £60 million may be intriguing.

Benjamin Chilwell.

Ben Chilwell seems set to quit Chelsea before the deadline after being frozen out in West London. Chilwell played 45 minutes under Enzo Maresca after being told he was not in the club's plans last summer.

Chilwell's hefty salaries and injury record will worry suitors, but an established England international - who is still only 28 - does not frequently become available on the market.

Yoane Wissa.

Nottingham Forest's bid for Brentford's Yoane Wissa has been rejected.

Nuno Espirito Santo made a bid of roughly £22 million, but it was rejected down. Forest aim to add firepower to their pursuit of Champions League qualification. Forest are considering their options after learning about Taiwo Awoniyi's injury history and West Ham's interest in the Nigerian.

Wissa has been a consistent supplier of goals for Brentford. He has scored double figures in the Premier League in each of the last two seasons, including 11 goals in just 19 appearances this season. He has scored a Premier League goal every 186 minutes over the last two and a half seasons.

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