Loan transfers are often a great way to ensure that players are transferred and get a chance to play and develop at other clubs. This mutually benefits both the loaning club and the parent club. So, here are the top five loan players in Europe right now.
5. Armando Broja: Southampton from Chelsea
The striker has been in good form for the Saints, although currently dealing with fitness issues. He has scored four goals in nine games, and has also netted thrice for the national team in the World Cup qualifiers for Albania. As a result, he is one of the loan players going under the radar right now.
4. Brahim Diaz: AC Milan from Real Madrid
The Spanish attacking midfielder has been given the number 10 shirt for AC Milan. Since returning to Italy, he has been in great form this season and has already scored four goals and provided two assists for the Rossoneri.
3. Giovanni Simeone: Hellas Verona from Cagliari
Excluding penalties, Giovanni Simeone has averaged 1.24 goals p90 in Serie A this season – the best ratio of any player across Europe's top five leagues.
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) November 16, 2021
One of the most in-form strikers in the world. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/HPKhXUvBki
The son of Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, Giovanni has made a name for himself at Verona. He has been on loan at various clubs but things seemed to have clicked this time. He has scored nine goals and provided three assists in 12 games so far. Someone is also another one of the loan players that is slowly demanding attention.
2. Antoine Griezmann: Atletico Madrid from Barcelona
Griezmann returned to Atletico Madrid on loan from Barcelona on deadline day in the summer. And since returning, he has regained his previous form in some capacity. The Frenchman has scored five times and assisted once in 15 appearances. Atletico have the chance to sign him permanently again for €40 million.
1. Connor Gallagher: Crystal Palace from Chelsea
The Chelsea academy graduate has been remarkable this season. So much so that he has earned his first call-up from the England national team. He has scored four goals and assisted two goals in 11 games across all competitions. Upon returning, he could be integrated into the Chelsea first team at last. His growth puts him at the top of the list of loan players in 2021.
