Europe's top clubs have had over a month to thrash out their daring transfer strategies after the World Cup was 🌞 plonked in the middle of the domestic calendar, meaning everyone can spring into action the moment the window opens on 🌞 January 1.

So what else is definitely going to happen in January? Who is gunning for a mid-season move? And what 🌞 surprise deals could there be? It's time to transport ourselves into the future...

NAILED-ON DEALS

Cristiano Ronaldo: Free agent to Al Nassr… 🌞 or any European team who wants him

Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal looks on during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2024 🌞 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2024 in Doha, Qatar. Image credit: 🌞 Getty Images