40. Hernanes – Lazio to Tottenham Hotspur
The Brazilian ace has been quietly going about his business in Rome over the past couple of seasons and has gradually been attracting interest from the likes of Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain and Tottenham. And it is Spurs who are leading the chase, looking to take advantage of his dwindling contract status.
39. Nicklas Bendtner – Arsenal to Hull City/Stoke City
The big Dane should have left Arsenal over the summer, only for Arsene Wenger to change his mind at the last second in the wake of their own striker shortage. However, his presence has not been to the benefit of neither club nor player as he has barely featured. Hull and Stoke City are now said to be at the head of the queue in the bid to resurrect his career.
38. Shay Given – Aston Villa to Liverpool
The former Republic of Ireland international hasn’t been able to get a look in under Paul Lambert as the phenomenal rise of Brad Guzan has kept him on the sidelines, and he is now even further down the pecking order behind youngster Ged Steer. Rodgers has been looking for someone to put pressure on Simon Mignolet and could revive his interest in January.
37. Jelle Vossen – Genk to Aston Villa
Villa did well to keep hold of Christian Benteke over the summer and even managed to get him to sign a new four year deal. However, clearly anticipating another big money bid for him next year they are already planning for life without him by prepping a bid for a man known as the ‘new Christian Benteke.
36. Juan Cuadrado – Fiorentina to Arsenal
Colombians are in vogue this year, and Cuadrado is just the latest in a long line of high flyers from the South American country. His electric performances for Fiorentina this season have caught Arsene Wenger’s attention, and even though Fiorentina have issued a hands off warning, Wenger’s renewed vigour in the transfer market is likely to be too great for the Italians.
35. Valmir Berisha – Halmstad to Tottenham/Liverpool
The young forward has already been dubbed as the ‘next Zlatan Ibrahimovic’ and reports have suggested that he could be available for just £500,000 in the new year. Both Tottenham and Liverpool are said to be interested in bringing him to England, though which club will emerge victorious remains to be seen as both are currently placing an emphasis on youth.
34. Toby Alderweireld – Atletico Madrid to Manchester City
The Dutchman had been widely tipped to head to England over the summer but decided on a move to Spain instead. However, things haven’t worked out for him in the Spanish capital and he has made just two appearances all season. Manchester City have been monitoring his situation with a view to rescue him in the new year.
33. Jack Colback – Sunderland to Everton
Not the world’s most inspiring name when it comes to transfer window buys, but Roberto Martinez’s impetus on young British talent has worked well for him so far and he could look to use the Sunderland man’s uncertain future at the Stadium of Light as an invitation to make his move.
32. Jese Rodriguez – Real Madrid to West Ham United
The 20-year-old isn’t getting much of a look in at the moment and could be forced to move on in January in order to continue his development. And he is now being tipped to make a loan move to Upton Park to help the Hammers with their striker shortage.
31. Mohamed Salah – FC Basel to Tottenham
The Egyptian has already rocked Chelsea twice this year and Spurs are hoping to bring him on board so he can do it on a more regular basis. A stand out performer of a talented crop of players with the Swiss side at the moment, it won’t be a question of if he moves, but when.