The January transfer window opens in just a couple of days, and teams are preparing to make their moves…
The January transfer window is not just a time for buying, it’s also time for selling the deadwood, and loaning out those that are struggling to get a game. And before it all unfolds, here is our guess at each Premier League team are looking to ditch, via reports from the Independent.
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Alternatively, for a list of players Premier League teams will be looking to sign this January, check out this list: ‘January Transfer Window: Choosing One Player For Every Premier League Club To Sign, Including Arsenal Midfielder And Liverpool’s New Keeper‘
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Arsenal
Yaya Sanogo – has struggled with injuries and limited game time, needs to find some form with a loan move.
Aston Villa
Darren Bent – Villa want him off their books, and have already loaned him to Brighton during the first-half of the season.
Burnley
None – the Clarets need everything they have and more as they continue their fight against relegation.
Chelsea
Mohamed Salah – the winger just can’t get a game at Chelsea, and has not impressed on his rare chances in the team.
Crystal Palace
Jerome Thomas – barely used by Palace this season, and will likely be one of the first to go under their new manager.
Everton
Bryan Oviedo – has made just nine league starts since joining the club in 2012, and despite some flashes of promise his time many have run out.
Hull City
Paul McShane – angered Steve Bruce with his complaints on social media, and will come as no surprise when Hull send him backing at the start of next month.
Leicester City
Nick Powell – has struggled to hold down a place in the team since his loan move from Man United, expect him to return to Old Trafford before dropping down the leagues.
Liverpool
Mario Balotelli – Brendan Rodgers insists that he won’t go, but with the start of his Liverpool career having been so disappointing, it’s hard to see the Reds fighting to keep him.
Manchester City
Matija Nastasic – has been frozen out of the picture at City following the summer arrival of Eliaquim Mangala, and will be desperate to force a move.
Manchester United
Darren Fletcher – dropped as vice captain and struggling for form and fitness, the long serving Scotsman could see his United career come to an end.
Newcastle United
Hatem Ben Arfa – already turned down by Hull after having his loan deal cut short, the Frenchman will likely return home in the January window.
Queens Park Rangers
Adel Taarabt – was surrounded in controversy earlier this season, and while the verbal battle between him and manager Harry Redknapp has calmed, his future looks bleak.
Southampton
Paulo Gazzaniga – the goalkeeper is well down the pecking order on the South Coast, and will likely be shipped out when a buyer can be found.
Stoke City
Ryan Shotton – he might have been the new Rory Delap, but with Stoke no longer favouring their heavy-hitting approach of old, the full-back looks to be on his way.
Sunderland
Danny Graham – the striker has endured a miserable time of it since leaving Swansea last year, with just eight league goals for four different clubs (none for Sunderland).
Swansea City
Alan Tate – the long serving defender looks ready to call time on his career, having spent much of the last couple of years out on loan.
Tottenham Hotspur
Paulinho – one of the signings brought in last summer in the wake of the Gareth Bale departure. His appearances have been limited this year, and he’s seemingly eager to leave.
West Bromwich Albion
Saido Berahino – a surprise inclusion perhaps, but if the rumours of a £23.5m transfer fee are to be believed, then West Brom would do well to take it and run.
West Ham United
Ravel Morrison – his attitude appears to be a real issue, and it’s likely the Hammers will accept their losses and let him go.
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