Thirteen big deals that we feel could come to fruition when the transfer window re-opens.
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Marcos Reus (Borussia Dortmund to Liverpool)
The 25 year old has repeatedly linked with a move away from the Westfalenstadion and Liverpool are known to be interested and could well do with a fresh goal-scoring option. The fact that Borussia Dortmund are languishing near the foot of the Bundesliga should hasten his desparture.
Jay Rodriguez (Southampton to Tottenham)
Ronald Koeman has managed just fine without the England man, who is nearing full fitness after six months out injured, and as such a fresh move from former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino is more than likely to succeed. Tottenham need a new striker and Jay Rodriguez may be the ideal man for the job.
Andre-Pierre Gignac (Marseille to Arsenal)
The French international is the top scorer in Ligue 1 but is out of contract next summer and has been strongly linked with a summer exit and we can well see Arsene Wenger making his interest known. Gignac could be a cost effective option and would leave Arsenal able to cash-in on Lukas Podolski or Olivier Giroud.
Jermain Defoe (Toronto FC to QPR)
Veteran forward wants to move back to the Premier League and we can well see Harry Redknapp reuniting with his former West Ham, Portsmouth and Tottenham charge as he seeks to strengthen his squad in January. Defoe could be the man to help the Loftus Road side pull clear of the relegation zone.
Stephan Lichtsteiner (Juventus to Arsenal)
Arsenal have had a wealth of injury concerns this term and long term injury to new signing Mathieu Debuchy leaves the door open to a move for the Swiss international who is well into the final year of his Juventus contract.
Benedikt Howedes (Schalke to Man United)
Adaptable defender is a player Louis van Gaal is known to be tracking and the World Cup winner is keen on a fresh challenge and has spoken of his desire to play overseas and would surely be tempted by a move to Old Trafford. The German international can play at left-back and centre-back.
Gerard Pique (Barcelona to Chelsea)
Spaniard is apparently a player Luis Enrique is willing to sell and Jose Mourinho sees the Nou Camp star as a potential long term replacement for John Terry. In previous seasons the 27 year old has been a regular but has started just five of Barcelona’s ten La Liga fixtures this term. Barcelona’s transfer ban may of course be an issue.
Winston Reid (West Ham to Liverpool)
Brendan Rodgers has seen his defence struggle this term and New Zealand international Reid would be a relatively cheap and effective way to remedy the situation. The 26 year old is out of contract next summer and is keen on a move to a ‘bigger’ club and a move to Anfield may be a perfect fit both player and club.
Saido Berahino (West Brom to Tottenham)
West Brom want £25m but that may not prove too steep a price for a Tottenham side who have spent bigger sums on failed forwards, Roberto Soldado being a recent example. The England Under 21 international has already bagged seven Premier League goals this term and is a player with a very bright future.
Sami Khedira (Real Madrid to Arsenal)
German is not part of Carlo Ancelotti’s plans and is now suffering the indignity of training with the reserve with a January exit seeming more and more likely. Khedira would be a superb signing for Arsene Wenger to pursue, offering Arsenal genuine steel and guile in the centre of the park.
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund to Man United)
Another Borussia Dortmund star who could look to move on in January in view of his side’s horrific Bundesliga form and Man United could well be the side that benefits. Louis van Gaal urgently needs a central defensive leader and the German international, though not cheap, would be the best option to pursue.
Ron Vlaar (Aston Villa to Man United)
Another possible defensive option for van Gaal to consider, Vlaar being a player the Man United boss knows well from his time in charge of the Dutch national team. The 29 year old would be far cheaper than Hummels as he is in the last year of his Aston Villa contract so a lot could depend on just what sort of budget he is handed to invest in his squad.
Xherdan Shaqiri (Bayern Munich to Tottenham)
The Swiss international is criminally underused at the Allianz Arena and the 23 year old will not want to warm the bench much long and Tottenham are known to be keen on bringing in the winger on a loan deal. Such a move makes good sense for all parties and Mauricio Pochettino may feel Shaqiri can provide some added quality in the final third as he looks to secure a top four finish.