It’s that time again as teams across Europe look to shake up their squads in the January transfer window.
Once again the same big clubs are being linked with top players in the UK and across the continent, with Tottenham Hotspur (20/1 to win the Premier League) and Manchester City leading the way.
According to manager Harry Redknapp, the former England skipper David Beckham is keen on making a return to the Premier League with a loan deal at White Hart Lane.
The 35-year-old has been strongly linked with the north London club as LA Galaxy are currently in their off-season.
Spurs are also said to be interested in bringing in Everton’s Steven Pienaar who is out of contract at Goodison Park in the summer.
Toffees boss David Moyes has been desperate to keep hold of the key midfielder but may be resigned to losing the South African in January or risk him walking out on a free at the end of the season.
There has been speculation that the Whites are set to make a £1.5m move for Pienaar but Everton want at least £3m for the player.
A striker who could be on his way out of White Hart Lane is Robbie Keane whose whole career has been spent moving from club to club.
The Irishman could be making a return to his first employers Wolves as Mick McCarthy looks for more firepower up front.
David Bentley has been linked with a move north to Newcastle United who are said to be interested in bringing the midfielder to St James’ Park.
As for the Premier League big spenders Manchester City (4/1 to win the Europa League), they could be adding yet more quality to their attacking line up which already includes the likes of Carlos Tevez, Mario Balotelli, Emmanuel Adebayor and Jo.
Wolfsburg striker Edin Dzeko could be on his way to Eastlands this month in a deal worth £30m.
With more signings potentially on their way, there could be a mass exodus of talented players who are no longer part of Roberto Mancini’s plans.
The likes of Roque Santa Cruz, Shay Given, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Wayne Bridge and Jo could all be on their way out of Eastlands as Mancini looks to trim down his squad.
There are a couple of players who have impressed in the Championship who could make the step up to the Premier League too.
Middlesbrough’s David Wheater looks set to leave the Riverside in the current transfer window, with a number of Premier League clubs looking for a decent central defender said to be keen.
Meanwhile, QPR star Adel Taarabt has been attracting plenty of attention as he has been one of the best players in the Championship this season and could possibly make a move to the top flight too.
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