With financial restrictions affecting transfer plans, top clubs have turned to the loan market to secure deals.
Some loan deals have worked out, while others have not.
We look at 3 high-profile players with an uncertain future.
3. Timo Werner
Werner arrived from RB Leipzig and has been impressive in his short spell at Tottenham.
He’s electric and quick, a menace in the final third, but his lack of technique and inability to remain calm under pressure outweigh his positives.
Werner has a £15m purchase option in the loan agreement with RB Leipzig, and he could be a shrewd acquisition for Ange Postecoglou.
Verdict – Keep
2. Joao Felix
Felix has been in and out of the Barca lineup in recent weeks thanks to his so-so performances throughout his loan spell at the Catalan club.
Because he’s bagged a measly five La Liga goals and Barcelona’s precarious – to say the very least – financial situation, forking out £70m for Felix perhaps wouldn’t be the smartest move in the summer.
Verdict – Sell
1. Sofyan Amrabat
Man Utd’s summer transfer plans were seemingly dominated by trying to get a deal to sign Sofyan Amrabat over the line.
Fast forward seven months, and everyone wonders why Man Utd even bothered.
The midfielder has barely featured under Erik ten Hag and, when he has, he hasn’t exactly impressed. Amrabat’s recent egregious error in the Manchester derby defeat to Manchester City is likely to be the end of his Red Devils’ career.
Verdict – Sell
None of the above have prove their worth to their respective team. They should all be shipped back to their parent clubs.