Five stars who require winter window switch ahead of Euro 2016

Mathieu Debuchy

Now returned to fitness and raring to go, the Frenchman faces a conundrum: to go out on loan and impress upon international coach Didier Deschamps his determination to represent his nation in a European Championship on home soil, or… wait it out at the Emirates.

The defender must weigh up whether a temporary switch for almost guaranteed playing time at a lesser light, with Aston Villa said to be interested, or contending for trophies but perhaps in a supporting role, would help his chances.

Arsene Wenger himself admitted: “Mathieu has an opportunity to go but we have not been in touch with any club,” leaving the door open for a January departure.

Andrea Ranocchia

The Inter Milan centre half may still seek a move to a smaller club in Italy, but his profile would surely be better bolstered to appeal to coach Antonio Conte by playing at a high level in England.

Kevin Mirallas

Admittedly, the likes of Gerard Deulofeu have been playing out of their skins, but the Belgian wingman needs to press his case for a Red Devils Euro berth.

Money bags Monaco are the latest mooted destination and, with more brilliant Belgians including Atletico Madrid star Yannick Ferreira Carrasco and Valencia’s Zakaria Bakkali emerging to test regulars such as Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne, summer selection could prove tight if he does not get regular games.

Jonjo Shelvey

Yet, Tottenham talents Eric Dier and Dele Alli have since seen their stars rise and have outshone Shelvey from deep at both international and club level. Without the defensive diligence of Dier and goal threat of Alli, he may miss out, as the Swans continue to struggle.

Tipped to move, Shelvey must find a stage on which to perform to his top level if Roy Hodgson (10/1 to lead England to Euro 2016 glory) is to see the schemer as a viable option again.

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