Deadline Day: Five Premier League transfers that could happen

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 2 Feb 2025 16:04 CST
• 4 min read

Transfer Deadline Day for the 2025 January window is almost upon us and several high-profile deals are set to be finalised.

Some of the largest clubs in Europe are in discussions over big-money signings and the richest teams in England are no different.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through five Premier League transfers that could be completed on Deadline Day.

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Marcus Rashford - Man Utd to Aston Villa

Marcus Rashford has reached a full agreement to join Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United, and he will be announced by Unai Emery’s side on Deadline Day.

The ex-England international has undergone his medical at Villa Park and he is expected to be given a key role at the club following Jhon Duran’s €77 million move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr.

Rashford hasn’t featured for Man Utd since mid-December and Ruben Amorim has excluded him from 11 of his last 12 matchday squads.

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Axel Disasi - Chelsea to Aston Villa / Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea have agreed a deal to send Axel Disasi on loan to Tottenham Hotspur, but the Frenchman has reportedly rejected the move.

He has already accepted personal terms with Aston Villa, however Chelsea aren’t willing to strengthen a team who will rival them for a place in the Champions League next season.

As a result, Disasi is at a crossroads, although he could still seal a late transfer before the end of Deadline Day.

Marco Asensio - PSG to Aston Villa

Aston Villa are expected to be extremely busy on Deadline Day, with Marco Asensio set to join the club on loan.

The Villa Park outfit have agreed a six-month loan deal for the PSG star and he will join the club alongside Rashford on Monday.

Asensio has only started eight Ligue 1 matches so far this season and he will provide much-needed attacking depth for Emery.

Carney Chukwuemeka - Chelsea to Borussia Dortmund / Everton

Carney Chukwuemeka has been tipped to leave Chelsea before Deadline Day ends, and Borussia Dortmund and Everton are both reportedly interested in agreeing a transfer for the Englishman.

Dortmund’s latest offer of a loan deal with an option to buy for €30m was rejected by Chelsea, but they remain in talks to sign him. Meanwhile, Everton could pursue a late move as David Moyes seeks reinforcements to his first-team squad.

Chukwuemeka has made just five appearances in all competitions this campaign, while he is yet to be included in a Premier League matchday squad under Enzo Maresca.

Mathys Tel - Bayern Munich to Arsenal

Mathys Tel wants to leave Bayern Munich, but Man Utd have been unable to finalise a deal with the Bundesliga giants, despite agreeing personal terms with the Frenchman.

Arsenal, however, could reportedly push to land Tel on Monday amid Mikel Arteta’s desperation to bring a new striker to the Emirates Stadium.

A deal will be difficult, given Bayern’s asking price, but he seems destined to leave Bavaria and Arsenal could advance their talks to sign him on Deadline Day.