One name everyone will be watching for the rest of January transformation The window is Chloe Kelly, with the Manchester City striker facing an uncertain future at the Air Force.
The 26-year-old is in the final six months of her contract and is yet to set new terms with the club WSL The team, which she joined from Everton in 2020. Limited playing time under Gareth Taylor this season has intensified speculation about a January transfer as Kelly faces a battle to keep her place in Sarina Wegman's squad. England The team before the 2025 European Championship in Switzerland next July.
An increase in injuries in the frontal areas city It could be a major stumbling block if Kelly seeks a loan or a permanent move away this month. Khadija Shaw, Lauren Hemp and Vivienne Miedema are among those who have suffered injury problems in recent months, although the latter returned to action as a substitute over the weekend for City. FA Cup Victory over Ipswich Town.
In the win over Ipswich, Kelly played her first match since the 3-2 win over St. Polten in the tournament. UEFA Champions League Back in October and this was her first full 90 minutes since September. In total, the winger has made just four appearances in all competitions so far this season, with only one of those coming in the WSL.
If Kelly were to push for action this month, 90min He assesses and ranks the England international's potential destinations with an eye on the Euros on the horizon…
If there were the possibility of a short-term loan move from the WSL, it would almost certainly rule out any of the teams competing at the top end of the table. Even if Kelly does not extend her stay at City, the last thing they want to do is strengthen their direct rival at such a crucial stage of the season.
Spurs face some competition for places on the right side of their attack, with Jess Naz fighting for a place in the England squad as well. But Robert Villahamn could benefit from some extra firepower, and the success of Grace Clinton's loan from Manchester United last season would likely make the north London club an ideal destination for any player.
Kelly will likely not go down in history as a former Arsenal player.
At the bottom of the table, Kelly could return to her former club Everton, and the close proximity between Liverpool and Manchester means she likely won't need to uproot herself for a short-term switch.
Brian Sorensen's side are in desperate need of reinforcements in the second half of the season after being plagued by numerous injuries, but they have been the busiest of all the clubs in the opening weeks of this window.
With four players already at Walton Hall Park, including Nantes striker Kelly Gago, it remains to be seen whether they will press ahead with their rumored interest in Kelly.
Also in the short term, Barcelona could enter the market this month. The Champions League holders recently confirmed an injury to wide striker Caroline Graham-Hansen, who is suffering from muscle pain, and have not confirmed a date for the Norwegian international's return.
Depending on the extent of Graham Hansen's injury, a loan move for Kelly could ensure the La Liga giants are able to remain competitive on all fronts for the rest of the season.
His former City team-mate Keira Walsh has called Barcelona his home since 2022, while Lucy Bronze and Tony Duggan have also represented the club.
Elsewhere in Europe, German club Wolfsburg remain one of the giants of women's football. Like Kelly, one of the team's stars, Julie Brand, is out of contract in the summer and faces an uncertain future.
The 22-year-old will be difficult to replace, and his potential departure could open up a place in Tommy Strut's squad. If a January move is on the table for Kelly, Wolfsburg could come in to future-proof their squad before the summer.
Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Kelly has waned in recent months after initial rumors dating back to last year suggested they were keen on the winger. However, they pursued Mary Earps on a free transfer from Manchester United last summer and could therefore look to repeat a similar trick when Kelly's deal expires at the end of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto is in the final few months of her contract, so decisions will need to be made in Paris sooner rather than later.
