With the January transfer window now over and the focus once again on action on the pitch, we look at four stars who could make their debuts this weekend after making moves last month.

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN
AGE: 20

The young Englishman apparently forced a loan move out of Goodison Park on transfer deadline day, despite Sam Allardyce’s willingness to keep the promising attacker. Lookman, who had featured just seven times (one start) in the Premier League for the Toffees since signing from Charlton last January for £11m, clearly wants more minutes and he should get his chance this weekend.

At just 20, he is likely to be thrown into RB Leipzig’s squad for the trip to Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday with the German side chasing Champions League qualification. A positive loan stint should help the youngster force his way back into Everton’s plans next term.

MARC BARTRA
AGE: 27
NEW CLUB: REAL BETIS
TRANSFERRED FROM: BORUSSIA DORTMUND (UNDISCLOSED FEE)

The 27-year-old got his wish – he was just desperate to return to La Liga after things went a bit stale at Dortmund (and the emotional upheaval of being a victim in last year’s bomb blast on the team bus).

Bartra, a former Barcelona prodigy turned star who never really fulfilled his full potential during a six-season stay at the Camp Nou, now has the chance to become a defensive mainstay in Spain again and guarantee his spot in La Roja’s squad for the World Cup in Russia.

He should well be in contention to play on Saturday as the Seville-based club host Villarreal.

ISLAM SLIMANI
AGE: 29
NEW CLUB: NEWCASTLE
TRANSFERRED FROM: LEICESTER CITY (LOAN)

The muscular Algerian has joined Newcastle on loan after a disappointing 18 months at Leicester City. Slimani arrived at the King Power with a big reputation after shining for Sporting Lisbon, but has only performed in spurts for the Foxes, scoring 12 goals in 44 games. For Toon boss Rafa Benitez, the January window was a major disappointment, the former Liverpool manager not getting any of the playing resources he craved as the Newcastle takeover issue descended into a farce.

But if Benitez can work his magic and get Slimani back to something like his Sporting best, then the target man can give goal-starved Newcastle’s survival hopes a real shot in the arm.

RAFINHA
AGE: 24
NEW CLUB: INTER MILAN
TRANSFERRED FROM: BARCELONA

The Brazilian central midfielder was desperately in need of a fresh start after his career had stalled at Barca with his undoubted skills seen as surplus to requirements. But, given his youthful age, the dynamic playmaker – brother of Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara – still has time on his side. Inter is a great move for him. He is used to being around a big club and at the Nerazzurri he’s really got a chance to show what he is made of as they battle for a much-needed Champions League spot.

If he impresses the loan deal can easily become permanent – with it being expected he will play some part in the clash with Crotone this weekend. The key for the La Masia youth graduate will be staying fit and ensuring he is available for selection – something that he has struggled with over his time at Camp Nou.