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Every Premier League star fighting for their future in January, including two Newcastle heroes

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There are several stars across the Premier League who are struggling for gametime or are seeing their performances come under plenty of scrutiny, and with that in mind, Football Insider rounds up every big-name star who is fighting for their future ahead of January.Credit: ImagoMan City set for potential exodus as Liverpool aim for Harvey Elliott solutionOmar Marmoush has had limited gametime at Manchester City so far this season, with the summer arrival of Rayan Cherki forcing him further down Pep Guardiola’s pecking order.The Egyptian has started just two league games in 2025-26, and he has to find a way to force the boss into giving him more opportunities, or he may be left with no choice but to look elsewhere. James Trafford will also be keen to prove to Guardiola that he is worthy of regular minutes, be that at City or elsewhere, while outcast Kalvin Phillips will surely be pushing to get away from the Etihad Stadium.



MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Across Manchester, Kobbie Mainoo appears desperate to get away from Old Trafford, as he continues to find himself on the fringes of the squad under Ruben Amorim. Credit: ImagoRaheem Sterling is another big-name star who will be looking for an escape route from a difficult situation, as he remains out in the cold at Chelsea and has yet to play a competitive minute all season.

Newcastle and Tottenham duos facing hugely uncertain futuresBrennan Johnson is attracting interest at Tottenham, with Football Insider recently revealing that Brentford and Ipswich Town have joined the race for the winger.The Welshman has had a limited impact for Spurs this season, and now looks set to be shown the door in January amid increased competition from the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons. Guglielmo Vicario is also being linked with a move away, as he continues to be lambasted for his inconsistency by the fans.