Last minute movers’n’shakers

With the January transfer window coming to a close on Monday at 11pm, and so many players with their futures unclear, which clubs will look to make some last minute moves?

The end of the window has been an exciting time in terms of transfers in the past, with some big deals such as Andrey Arshavin moving to Arsenal from Zenit St Petersburg with just minutes to go.

This year there are a number of players who look set to make last minute moves either on permanent or loan deals.

The biggest name floating about is that of Spanish World Cup winner Fernando Torres.

Chelsea (7/1 to win the Premier League) have already had a £35m deal turned down by Liverpool for their star striker, which prompted the 26-year-old to hand in a transfer request.

The Reds turned down the request, however the latest news is that the Merseyside club would be willing to sell the player to the Blues but for no less that £50m.

If Roman Abramovich has the money in the coffers, Torres could make the sensational move to Stamford Bridge on Monday.

Former Chelsea winger and England international Shaun Wright-Phillips is another player who could be on the move before the window closes.

His current club Manchester City (12/1 to win the Premier League) have apparently turned down a transfer request from the player but are willing to send him out on loan till the end of the season.

Newcastle United and Fulham have been linked with the midfielder but it looks like Bolton are the front-runners to gain the player’s services for the rest of season, with Owen Coyle keen on signing the 29-year-old.

Former Magpies striker Obafemi Martins could be set for a return to the Premier League if he can complete his move to Birmingham City in time. The 26-year-old is on the verge of a deal that would see him move from Rubin Kazan to St Andrews.

One of the most exciting prospects from League One could be lapped up by one of the Premier League giants Manchester United or Arsenal.

Southampton’s Alex Chamberlain, who has been described as the next Theo Walcott, is the exciting 17-year-old who has been linked with a transfer up to the Premier League.

With Arsenal’s record of developing and playing youngster such as Walcott, Aaron Ramsey and Jack Wilshere, they will be favourites to snap up the midfielder who has scored six goals for Southampton (17/10 to win League One) this season.

The final day should be full of movement with team’s desperate to freshen up their squads before the window closes.

Watch this space.

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