Let the intervention begin!
Not only does January 1 mark the start of the winter transfer window (and your keto diet), but it marks the starting point for potential free transfers in the summer too.
From this moment on, players who have entered the final six months of their contracts can formally discuss and negotiate future moves with foreign clubs.
And boy, will there be people sniffing around. The current pool of potential free agent talent is ridiculous.
Here are the ten biggest names who are free to talk to clubs ahead of a potential move in 2025.
Liverpool indeed He rejected an offer from Real Madrid To sign the Revolutionary Academy graduate in January, we are obliged to submit to Trent Alexander-Arnold's constant chatter until his future is finally decided.
The Reds have a trio of stars out of contract, with Alexander-Arnold looking the most likely to leave, despite his Scouse roots.
Liverpool are still hoping to keep hold of their full-back, but the appeal of Madrid and the possibility of a collaboration with best friend Jude Bellingham could be too difficult for Alexander-Arnold to ignore.
While Alexander-Arnold has remained generally quiet about his future, so has Mohamed Salah Considerably more frank.
The 32-year-old Egyptian king is still open to extending his stay at Anfield, however It is said at the end of 2024 The deal is currently still “far” from being reached.
Salah is the club's highest earner, but the winger is proving once again this season that he is worth every penny.
The hype surrounding Alphonso Davies has died down since his peak in 2020, but there is no denying that the Canada international remains one of the best left-backs in Europe.
Although he may not be as physically dominant as he once was, Davis boasts a skill set that very few people in his position possess.
Bayern have previously tried unsuccessfully to restrict the Canadian long-term. But Davies has been tempted by interest from Real Madrid.
Several Premier League clubs are also believed to be monitoring the situation, with Madrid remaining the left-back's priority if he is not extended in Bavaria.
Final Liverpool Al-Faris is the Reds' centre-back. The Dutchman laughed in the face of those who suggested he was on the decline following his return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear, as Virgil van Dijk re-established himself as the best defender in the world over the past 18 months.
Liverpool's second-highest earner has opted for Salah's increasingly pressing style, and it appears as if… Premier League Leaders prioritize Van Dijk's extension.
Of the Anfield trio, this seems the most likely to get done.
Joshua Kimmich once looked destined to continue his formative years at Bayern Munich, but the midfielder's indifference over the past two seasons has seemingly convinced the German that a new challenge is needed.
However, Kimmich has put in some impressive performances this season, and Bayern would be wise to return to the negotiating table. The 29-year-old has another big contract in him.
If he decides to move on, Kimmich will have his fair share of admirers.
Leroy Sane showed his amazing talent at the end of the 2023/24 season after appearing as a model of consistency during the season opener.
However, the German can fluctuate between hot and cold, with injury setbacks refusing to help his cause in 2024. Bayern have a host of excellent wide options, and Sane has featured sporadically under Vincent Kompany.
However, it seems as if Bayern is keen to include the 29-year-old Before summer.
Kevin De Bruyne He was flirting with the possibility of leaving Manchester City For Saudi Arabia last summer, the 2024/25 season may have been too much for the aging Belgian at the highest level.
De Bruyne has struggled for fitness and consistency this season, and City have suffered as a result.
With City needing a major reshuffle in 2025, it looks more likely than ever that the 33-year-old, who turns 34 in June, will leave the Etihad Stadium after a stunning decade-long career in the Premier League.
Son Heung-min extending his stay in north London was once considered inevitable, but the South Korean's form at the end of 2024 has certainly given Spurs food for thought.
The 32-year-old has shown clear signs of physical decline over the past two seasons and has struggled amid a difficult campaign for Tottenham this season.
But it is certain that chairman Daniel Levy will not let Son leave for nothing this summer, with the option of triggering a one-year extension on his current deal.
Jonathan David has been consistent up front since joining Lille in 2020, but the Canadian has made a big leap over the past two years.
The striker scored 24 goals in Ligue 1 in the 2022/23 season and 19 the following season. He's looking to produce similar numbers this term as well.
David has long been admired by Europe's elite, and it finally looks as if the out-of-contract striker will take the lead in 2025.
Neymar is one of three generation-defining players whose contracts expire in 2025. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could also be on the move again, but the biggest question mark surrounds the Brazilian.
After forgetting… But insanely well paid – He spent a period with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, and the 32-year-old has certainly reached the highest level, especially considering the injuries he has suffered in recent years.
A potential reunion with Messi in Miami is not impossible.
