What the Premier League Big Six need in January transfer window

The Premier League has paused for the final international break of 2024 .

While the leading players are away representing their countries, the recruitment teams at the top clubs are drawing up plans for the January transfer window.

Many clubs now view business in January as something to avoid due to a lack of available talent and the risk of a short-term deal becoming an expensive mistake.

But January is an opportunity to sign a player who can make a crucial difference.

Chelsea are in third place in the Premier League , three points ahead of 10th -place Tottenham .

Enzo Maresca's Chelsea are the youngest team ever to play in the league with an average age of 23 years, 149 days this season .

Arsenal are desperate for a genuine centre-forward, but Viktor Gyökeres is a deal that might be too steep for the Gunners.

Ruben Amorim will have to make a big decision in January as to whether to sign a new wing-back or a new midfielder.

Manchester United need a box-to-box midfielder with plenty of energy and quality on the ball.

Angel Gomes is out of contract at Lille at the end of the season .