The January transfer window has been an unusually quiet one for Premier League clubs, with Radu Dragusin's £25million move to Tottenham the biggest fee spent so far.
That is in stark contrast to last year's winter window when top-flight clubs spent a record £720m on incomings. Jadon Sancho's loan move to Borussia Dortmund and Timo Werner's arrival at Spurs are the only other real big deals.
There are just nine days left for top-flight teams to complete their business before the window slams shut. Newcastle look set to be the busy club, though the Magpies are dealing with Financial Fair Play issues which make outgoings more likely.
There are eight transfers in total which look the most likely to be completed before the window close at 11pm on 1 February. Here, Mirror Football takes a look at all of those deals.
Miguel Almiron
As mentioned, Newcastle look set to be the busiest club during the final stages of the window. The most likely player to move on is Miguel Almiron, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab eyeing a move.
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The Magpies value the attacker at £30m, with a sale of that size likely to ease the financial strain on them. Though he has more than two years remaining on his contract, Newcastle are ready to cash in and the move should be completed by next Thursday.
Kieran Trippier
Kieran Trippier and Miguel Almiron look set to leave Newcastle (Getty Images)Another Newcastle star linked with an exit from St James' Park is captain Kieran Trippier. An exit for the right-back would be a major surprise given how important he has been to Eddie Howe's revival of the Toon.
Bayern Munich are keen to bring the England international to the Allianz Arena, with reports emerging of a breakthrough in talks. Newcastle are thought to be looking for a fee of around £11m-£12m in exchange for him, with Tino Livramento waiting in the wings to step up.
Armando Broja
Three clubs are chasing Chelsea star Armando Broja (CameraSport via Getty Images)A man on the move who is not a Newcastle player looks likely to be Armando Broja. West Ham, Fulham and Wolves are all eyeing a move for the striker, who is valued at £35m by Chelsea, though boss Mauricio Pochettino is remaining tight-lipped on his future.
Pochettino said on Monday: "At the moment, [there is] no news. We cannot update in any way. It’s all so quiet and I think that’s a good thing because we are working well."
Kalvin Phillips
West Ham are closing in on a loan move for Kalvin Phillips (Matt McNulty/Getty Images)Kalvin Phillips has long been linked with a departure from Manchester City this month. The midfielder has found game-time hard to come by at the Etihad Stadium, with the champions ready to sanction a loan move for him.
While Newcastle were interested in the Englishman, it is West Ham who are now in pole position. The Hammers are thought to be close to an agreement with City, with the deal set to be wrapped up before the end of the window.
Morgan Gibbs-White
Newcastle are interested in Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-WhiteIf Newcastle do embark on their mini-firesale, reinforcements will be needed. With Sandro Tonali banned and Joelinton injured, the main weakness in Howe's squad is in central midfield.
It emerged on Tuesday that the Magpies are looking to rectify that by moving for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White. The midfielder has impressed for Forest this season and while the Midlands side will resist any offers, he could be tempted to move north.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Manchester United are eyeing Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting as an emergency option at striker (Neil Baynes/Getty Images)Manchester United are desperate for attacking reinforcements, with star summer signing Rasmus Hojlund failing to fire. Though they were linked with a move for Karim Benzema, United now look set to target Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.
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The former Stoke and PSG star has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern Munich since Harry Kane's arrival. The German giants would likely be willing to sanction a loan move for Choupo-Moting if United come calling.
Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa have submitted an improved bid for Morgan Rogers (Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Aston Villa appear to be desperate to sign Middlesbrough starlet Morgan Rogers. Despite having seen two bids already rejected for the 21-year-old, the Villains are understood to have submitted a third improved offer.
Though they have turned down two bids, Boro are open to selling Rogers this month. But Villa will need to match the Championship side's significant valuation, which they could come close to third time around.
Jota
Jota only joined Al-Ittihad in the summer, but he has fallen out of favour at the Saudi side. Ittihad signed too many players, which meant Jota has been omitted from league games since September.
The former Celtic star is ready to leave, with West Ham keen to bring him to the Premier League as they look to boost their attacking options. A deal could be wrapped up quickly though Jota would have to take a huge pay cut from £200,000 a week wages.
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