It looks like 2025 could be a big year for Jean-Marc Boseman. As we head into the new year, a huge list of Premier League players appear set to leave their clubs via the type of free transfers bearing the name of the long-retired Belgian.
With the January transfer window traditionally a difficult time to do business, many clubs may be focusing their attention on retaining their squad this winter.
The Premier League aristocracy, in particular, have a lot of work to do. Liverpool The team was the dominant force in the league in the 2024/25 season, but fans could not ignore the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
Potential foreign buyers can, of course, start laying the groundwork from January 1 and discuss potential summer moves with free agents, and Real Madrid have reportedly already made a bid for Alexander-Arnoldwho appears to be the most likely of the three giants to leave Anfield.
Manchester City's shock may convince them that a complete reshuffle is needed, which could facilitate the departure of veteran duo Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan. Son Heung-Min has been a darling for a long time TottenhamBut the decline he has shown this term means there is no guarantee that Tottenham will commit to their captain.
It's not just big boys who have a lot to think about. Clubs across the division risk losing their key stars for nothing in 2025.
Christian Norgaard is yet to stay at Brentford, nor will Chris Wood, the Golden Boot contender at Nottingham Forest, Fabian Schar at Newcastle, Tyreek Mitchell at Crystal Palace, or Jamie Vardy at Leicester.
Manchester United will certainly link Amad Diallo given the glimmer of hope he has provided since the departure of Erik ten Hag, while Harry Maguire has also sparked a resurgence under new boss Ruben Amorim. Elderly Christian Eriksen will likely be able to walk.
On January 1, 2025, 82 Premier League The players have entered the final six months of their contracts.
