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The Happy January Rumour Mill

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mrw74 Enthusiast

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Here's another one. This guy claims to have insider knowledge and will prove it on Saturday when he's sat in the Directors Box. There's been some good bitching on twitter between him and other so called `itk's` over Sterling's contract.

 

1m Melwood Insider ‏@MelwoodLFC

Xabi Alonso deal is a definite 'no' for Jan but we are looking at getting him next summer. Desire is there on both sides for a return #LFC

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Dr. J Mentor

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I guess with Sturridge it comes down to what kind of a guy he is, although I'm not so impressed by his footballing. You'd think by now the club would know everything there is know about him. Just can't see him in a Liverpool shirt.

 

Walcott, on the other hand...

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If we are interested in Sturridge i expect Tottenham and shitting Boas to come in for him pretty soon. Anyway i reckon Walcott should be more of a priority than him. We could do with his pace and his addition of goals and assists. I think he'd really go a long way to improve our counterattacking aswell as making us overall much more dangerous.

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Birmingham chairman says we are in discussions for Butland. I can't link for shit but its a car crash of an interview where he talks about having to sell due to impending receivership. Says he turned down £6m in the summer from Soton but would probably accept it now, then talks about a figure of £4m and a figure of £15m. Hilarious. However I'd expect us to sign him based on this and the other links we've had.

 

My father in law doesn't rate him at all but all the media rave about him - has anyone here seen enough of him?

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Top 50 transfer targets on the beeb website.

 

 

POTENTIAL PREMIER LEAGUE MOVERS

 

ANDREY ARSHAVIN (aged 31, forward) Arsenal

Started brightly but his form has deteriorated dramatically. Fallen down the pecking order and has been restricted to substitute appearances.

May move back to his native Russia.

 

FLORENT MALOUDA (32, winger) Chelsea

The Frenchman is still at Stamford Bridge, you know! Has not featured at all this season because of the form of Eden Hazard and Juan Mata.

Will probably return to France.

 

STEWART DOWNING (28, winger) Liverpool

Has had a largely unsuccessful time at Anfield since his big money move from Aston Villa, and has been told by Brendan Rodgers he can leave.

Has been linked with a loan move to his old club Middlesbrough.

 

MARIO BALOTELLI (22, striker) Manchester City

Has been criticised by manager Roberto Mancini for his inconsistent form this season and the Italian may decide to get rid of him.

AC Milan could take a chance on him.

 

NANI (26, winger) Manchester United

Has not produced his best form this season and reports suggest he has fallen out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson because of his contract demands.

Arsenal, Zenit and Juventus have all expressed interest.

 

DEMBA BA (27, striker) Newcastle United

Despite the club's inconsistent performances this season, the Senegal man has excelled and a £7m release clause remains in his contract.

Arsenal could stump up the fee for him.

 

LUKE YOUNG (33, full-back) Queens Park Rangers

Left out of the 25-man squad list at the start of the season and new manager Harry Redknapp is likely to bring in some reinforcements.

A Championship side may come calling.

 

ASMIR BEGOVIC (25, goalkeeper) Stoke City

Reliable and commanding, the Bosnian has been one of the league's stand-out keepers this campaign with nine clean sheets to date.

Linked with Manchester United.

 

MICHU (26, forward) Swansea City

Signed for only £2m in the summer, the Spaniard has been a revelation so far and may be sold if Michael Laudrup receives a big enough offer.

Atletico Madrid seem keen to take him back to Spain.

 

MICHAEL DAWSON (29, centre-back) Tottenham Hotspur

Out of favour under manager Andre Villas-Boas and could be offloaded to raise funds to bring in new players.

QPR may be an option, having come close to signing him in the summer.

 

JAMES McCARTHY (22, midfielder) Wigan Athletic

Roberto Martinez's side are struggling, but the Scot has been superb for the Latics. Box-to-box player with a creative edge to his game.

Has turned down Liverpool twice and they may look at him again.

 

 

POTENTIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND SPL MOVERS

 

TOM INCE (20, winger) Blackpool

The pacy England Under-21 international has continued last season's superb form and has caught the attention of a number of suitors.

A return to Liverpool seems the likely move.

 

JACK BUTLAND (19, goalkeeper) Birmingham City

Being number one choice for Great Britain during the Olympics raised his stock and he has had a solid season for his club thus far.

Everton could reignite their interest after a failed attempt in the summer.

 

CHARLIE AUSTIN (23, striker) Burnley

The former bricklayer is now a prolific goalscorer, scoring 23 for his club in all competitions so far this season.

Arsenal have been monitoring the Englishman.

 

WILL HUGHES (17, midfielder) Derby County

The highly rated youngster has been a virtual ever-present this season, putting in a string of impressive performances.

Fulham are at the front of the queue.

 

WILFRIED ZAHA (20, forward) Crystal Palace

A quick and tricky player who loves to run at defences. Was recently called up to the full England squad for the friendly against Sweden.

A bid from Manchester United may come in.

 

SAM BYRAM (19, full-back) Leeds United

Propelled into the first team despite little game time in the reserves. Technically sound, quick and a good reader of the game.

The two Merseyside clubs may fight it out for his signature.

 

LUKE MURPHY (23, midfielder) Crewe Alexandra

Blossomed since given the club captaincy. An excellent passer, controls the tempo of the team's play and possesses a great burst of acceleration.

Stoke head a long list of clubs wanting his signature.

 

VICTOR WANYAMA (21, midfielder) Celtic

Has been stalling over the offer of a contract extension. Showed strong, skilful and poised displays in this season's Champions League.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have been linked.

 

GARY HOOPER (24, striker) Celtic

Powerful player with a razor-sharp finish that has led to comparisons with Wayne Rooney. In talks about a contract extension.

Juventus have been linked with a possible bid along with Sunderland and Southampton

 

 

POTENTIAL EUROPEAN MOVERS

 

RADAMEL FALCAO (26, striker) Atletico Madrid

Given the Colombian's phenomenal form since arriving in Madrid, it is unsurprising Chelsea and Real Madrid have been linked with a £45m bid.

Cash-strapped Atletico hope to wait until the summer to sell.

 

LOIC REMY (25, striker) Marseille

This versatile and quick striker has had a tough 2012 with form and fitness. Interested parties should be able to seal a deal for around £10m.

Newcastle and QPR look to be the frontrunners.

 

ISCO (20, midfielder) Malaga

This outstanding playmaker has been one of the stars of the Champions League this season, and Malaga have continuing financial problems.

A host of interested clubs including Tottenham could take advantage of the club's situation.

 

BAFETIMBI GOMIS (27, striker) Lyon

This bustling attacker has been in splendid form for high-flying Lyon, who still need to cut their wage bill, and would be available for around £14m.

French TV station Canal Plus recently claimed Chelsea, as well as Liverpool, are interested in a deal.

 

FERNANDO LLORENTE (27, striker) Athletic Bilbao

The Spain target-man has been frozen out since he rejected a contract extension. Athletic have one last chance to stop him leaving for nothing.

With six months remaining on his contract, Juventus lead the race, ahead of Arsenal.

 

MOUSSA SISSOKO (23, midfielder) Toulouse

This energetic midfielder has become very important for Didier Deschamps' France in recent months. His contract runs out in the summer.

Newcastle or Arsenal may tempt Toulouse to part with him early with a £10m offer.

 

JOAO MOUTINHO (26, midfielder) Porto

The Portugal star's form has improved further still since his deadline day move to Tottenham collapsed. £25m would be needed for him.

Spurs remain interested, as do Zenit St Petersburg.

 

DAVID VILLA (31, striker) Barcelona

Having made a good recovery from a broken leg, the prolific forward has become dissatisfied with his marginal role at the Camp Nou.

Arsenal and AC Milan are among those interested in a loan.

 

IAGO ASPAS (25, forward) Celta Vigo

Vicente del Bosque plans to call up him for Spain, with the local boy enjoying a stellar debut top-flight campaign.

His £8.2m buyout clause has alerted a host of clubs in Spain and England.

 

ROBINHO (28, forward) AC Milan

After Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri conceded the former Manchester City forward wants to return to Brazil, an exit seems closer than ever.

Former club Santos are poised.

 

RICARDO CARVALHO (34, centre-back) Real Madrid

The experienced defender recently admitted it will be "difficult" to stay at the Bernabeu past January given his limited playing time.

QPR might resurrect an interest, as he is available on a free.

 

WESLEY SNEIJDER (28, midfielder) Inter Milan

Inter are trying to force out their top earner after he refused a pay cut and the Dutchman has been frozen out of the first team.

Turkish pair Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are monitoring the situation, along with Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.

 

MATHIEU DEBUCHY (27, full-back) Lille

The France international was deeply disappointed when Lille rejected a £5m approach from Newcastle in the summer.

Alan Pardew is expected to make an improved bid in January.

 

YOAN GOUFFRAN (26, forward) Bordeaux

With a contract that runs out in summer 2013, this rapid winger-cum-striker is having the season of his life.

Aston Villa lead a queue of interested Premier League sides.

 

RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL (23, striker) Sporting Lisbon

After a fruitful campaign last year, this goal poacher is enduring a miserable season in the capital as Sporting's fortunes plummet.

Fiorentina head a list of suitors ready to rescue him.

 

NENE (31, forward) Paris St-Germain

This prolific, talented winger has shown a lack of discipline too often for manager Carlo Ancelotti, who would like to sell.

A clutch of clubs in his native Brazil are keen, as are Galatasaray, Besiktas and Milan.

 

BENAT (25, midfielder) Real Betis

The classy Spain playmaker, currently on a modest salary, is struggling to agree a contract extension.

A £16m move to Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal or Wolfsburg would give him a big raise.

 

RICARDO QUARESMA (29, winger) Unattached

The mercurial winger recently had his contract cancelled by Besiktas having not made a single appearance this season.

Turkish media have reported interest from Marseille and former club Porto.

 

LEWIS HOLTBY (22, midfielder) Schalke

The Germany international with an English father has signalled he will not extend a contract which expires in six months.

Liverpool lead a number of interested clubs.

 

MIRALEM PJANIC (22, midfielder) Roma

This technically excellent midfielder could be on the way out after disagreements with coach Zdenek Zeman.

Tottenham and Chelsea are both reported to be interested.

 

 

POTENTIAL SOUTH AMERICAN MOVERS

 

RICARDO CENTURION (20, midfielder) Racing

Whippy, quick, skilful support striker whose elusive dribbling made a big impact in the recent Argentine championship.

Likely to be sold to help balance the books, and Porto and Benfica look ready to fight for him.

 

GINO PERUZZI (20, full-back) Velez Sarsfield

Hugely promising right-back, tall and talented, who has already won Argentina caps.

First-team opportunities are limited by the fact that the club captain plays in his position.

 

BERNARD (20, striker) Atletico Mineiro

A wide striker with pace, intelligence and technique, he was the revelation of this year's Brazilian championship. Already attracting offers.

Club would love to keep him for the Copa Libertadores campaign but cannot guarantee he will stay.

 

DEDE (24, centre-back) Vasco da Gama

Strapping Brazil centre-back, dominant in the air, quick across the ground, sound in the tackle and capable of playing out of defence.

Club's financial crisis could force a sale.

 

DIEGO ROLAN (19, forward) Defensor Sporting

Skilful support striker, filling out physically, who is clearly outgrowing his current club. A leading scorer in the recent Uruguayan championship.

Manchester United were keeping tabs on him.

 

 

POTENTIAL AFRICAN MOVERS

 

SOLOMON ASANTE (22, winger) Bekerum Chelsea

Ghana international still playing club football in his home country. The speedy winger impressed in the African Champions League.

Was strongly linked with a move to Stoke City earlier this season.

 

GODFREY OBOABONA (22, centre-back) Sunshine Stars

Made his international debut for Nigeria in 2012 and should be an important part of the Africa Cup of Nations squad in South Africa.

Been linked with several clubs after some impressive performances for his club in the Nigerian league.

 

SIPHIWE TSHABALALA (28, wing-back) Kaizer Chiefs

Famous for scoring the first goal of the 2010 World Cup. Previously spent time at Nottingham Forest. Was on trial at Crystal Palace last year.

Other Championship sides may be interested.

 

TRESOR MPUTU (27, striker) TP Mazembe

Once hailed as "the next Samuel Eto'o". He was given a 12-month global ban in 2010 for attacking a referee but has been in great form since.

Previously linked with Celtic.

 

STOPPILA SUNZU (23, centre-back) TP Mazembe

One of Zambia's star players at the last Africa Cup of Nations and claimed to have received interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Bolton.

German clubs have made enquiries. Work permit issues prevented a move to Reading early in his career

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Five in, three out.

 

In:

Sturridge - 12M

Walcott - 10M (low price due to contract)

Diame - 3.5M (release clause)

Ince - 5M (finishes season at Blackpool)

Butland - 5M (finishes season at Brum)

 

Out:

Carroll - 15M (Ba to France; Pardew under pressure so brings back a local lad)

Downing - 6M (Stoke - they spend money, they want crosses to Jones/Crouch)

Cole - free to QPR/West Ham and we do not pay wages

 

Some muscle is added to the midfield and most importantly, the front three is overhauled with two goalscoring additions to dovetail with Suarez.

 

It is the happy thread.

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