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Doing business in the January transfers window can be risky however this season the league is as close as it has been in its history; at the top and the bottom of the table.
If clubs play their cards right and bring in a key signing it could propel them out of the relegation zone, into a European spot and even clinch the title.
Here is a list of 20 potential signings that could change the scenario at the club.
20. Shane Long to Hull City
The West Brom striker who has three goals this season is keen to gain a starting position at Premier League level. Steve Bruce’s Hull are poised to put in a $3 million bid in for the Irish international in an effort to stay clear of the drop.
19. Dimitar Berbatov to Arsenal
Arsenal have been linked with a number of top strikers however a move for the Fulham captain could be a crude bit of business at only $4 million for a player with experience at top European clubs and nearly 100 Premier League goals.
18. Peter Crouch to Crystal Palace
The lanky Stoke attacker is a favourite of Palace manager, Tony Pulis having signed him at Stoke three seasons ago. At $5 million, Crouch has the experience and scoring pedigree to help Palace avoid relegation.
17. Rickie Lambert to West Ham
West Ham have found goals hard to come by this season with the absence of Andy Carroll who was signed to play an integral part of Sam Allardyce game plan. Southampton’s Rickie Lambert is of the Andy Carroll mould and he could force the $8 million move to Upton Park to secure first team football and a ticket to Brazil.
16. Julio Cesar to Southampton
Cesar remains Brazil’s starting keeper despite not featuring for a large part of Championship side QPR’s current campaign. Cesar would see this as an ideal move to ready himself for a home World Cup. Southampton have suffered since losing Artur Boruc to a broken hand ruling him out indefinitely.
$7 million could be a steal for one of the best goalkeepers to come out of Brazil in recent decades.
15. Thomas Ince to Swansea City
Ince has thrived at Blackpool since leaving Liverpool in 2012. Under the coaching of his father, Paul, Thomas has scored over 31 goals in just over a season from the right and left wing. Swansea are weighing up a $24 million bid for the England under 21 who could fill the void of injured speedster, Nathan Dyer.
14. Martin Montoya to Liverpool
One weak spot for Liverpool is a lack of quality depth, especially in defence. Martin Montoya has featured fairly regularly for Barcelona in the last two season however would be keen to secure a starting role at a top Premier League club. Liverpool will need to spend up to $30 million to secure the Catalonia defender’s services.
13. Jordan Rhodes to Cardiff City
In a league where goals are a precious commodity it is a surprise that no club, especially in the lower rungs of the league have looked to buy the 23 year old Blackburn Rover. In his one and a half seasons at Ewood Park he has 42 goals making him one of the most prolific in the football leagues. Cardiff have only managed 15 goals this season so an $18 million purchase of the Scot could be a season saver.
12. Angel Di Maria to Manchester United
With the purchase of Bale and Isco, the 25 year old Argentine has slowly become a bit player at the Santiago Bernabeu. Manchester United could opt to capitalise on this with a $35 million bid for a player who brings goals and assist by the bag. Di Maria has a unique skill set that could see him be a hit at Old Trafford.
11. Claudio Marchisio to Manchester City
The Italian has only recently come onto Manchester City’s radar as they see him as a possible option to replace long time target Daniele De Rossi. Marchisio is not the most high profile player at Juventus but has over 200 appearances for the club.
He is most often deployed as a holding midfielder which could offer as a more the credible rotation for either Fernandinho or Yaya Toure. Manchester City will have no issue covering the $40 million price tag.
What is your thoughts on the list so far? Be sure to keep an eye out for part two and be sure to comment who you think should be in the top ten.
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