A new year. Another transfer window. A chance for stars to make future plans.
Players whose contracts are set to expire in June 2021 can speak to clubs from outside their own leagues from January to ensure that they are not left in the lurch come the summer.
Some clubs could look to cash in now, in fear of losing big names for free, while the ticking clock can kick sides into gear to try to reach an agreement and put pen to paper on fresh terms.
Here, Sportsmail takes a look at the high-profile stars who have just six months remaining on their current deals and where they might end up.