TOP 10 PLAYERS WHO MAY MOVE IN THIS JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW

The January transfer window is a time when clubs strengthen their teams so as to enable them compete with other clubs in major competition.
Teams have made good use of this opportunity during the past years while so other have not been so lucky.
Papiss Cisse joining Newcastle and Nikica Jelavic moving to Everton were arguably the best deals in the 2012 winter window, but who will prove to be the shrewdest signings this time round?
Though the winter transfer has its own disadvantages it also has its advantages and below is our Top 10 players who could move during this transfer window.

10. ANDREY ARSHAVIN (aged 31, forward) Arsenal
Started brightly,In 2009, Arshavin signed for the English Premier League club Arsenal, becoming the second most expensive player in Arsenal's history with a fee of £15 million. Arshavin returned to Zenit on 24 February 2012 for a loan deal that concluded in July 2012 but his form has deteriorated dramatically. Fallen down the pecking order and has been restricted to substitute appearances.
 Arshavin will forever be remembered by Arsenal fans for the Four goals he scored against Liverpool.
May move back to his native Russia.

9. MICHAEL DAWSON (29, centre-back) Tottenham Hotspur
Dawson is the longest-serving player still at Tottenham.
Midway through the 2009–10 season, Dawson became the team captain of Tottenham Hotspur as Robbie Keane left for Celtic on loan in January. His form that season saw him included in England's preliminary World Cup squad.
Out of favour under manager Andre Villas-Boas and could be offloaded to raise funds to bring in new players.

QPR may be an option, having come close to signing him in the summer.
8. JACK BUTLAND (19, goalkeeper) Birmingham City
Being number one choice for Great Britain during the Olympics raised his stock and he has had a solid season for his club thus far.

Everton could reignite their interest after a failed attempt in the summer.
7. WILFRIED ZAHA (20, forward) Crystal Palace
A quick and tricky player who loves to run at defences. Was recently called up to the full England squad for the friendly against Sweden.

A bid from Manchester United may come in.
6. VICTOR WANYAMA (21, midfielder) Celtic
Wanyama became the first ever Kenyan player to score in the UEFA Champions League when he scored the first goal in Celtic's historic 2-1 win over Barcelona on 7 November 2012.
Has been stalling over the offer of a contract extension. Showed strong, skilful and poised displays in this season's Champions League.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have been linked.
5. LOIC REMY (25, striker) Marseille
This versatile and quick striker has had a tough 2012 with form and fitness. Interested parties should be able to seal a deal for around £10m.

Newcastle and QPR look to be the frontrunners.
4. JOAO MOUTINHO (26, midfielder) Porto
The Portugal star's form has improved further still since his deadline day move to Tottenham collapsed. £25m would be needed for him.

Spurs remain interested, as do Zenit St Petersburg.
3. ROBINHO (28, forward) AC Milan
After Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri conceded the former Manchester City forward wants to return to Brazil, an exit seems closer than ever.

Former club Santos are poised.
2. DAVID VILLA (31, striker) Barcelona

Despite sustaining a serious injury as a child, he started his professional career with Sporting de Gijón. He moved to Real Zaragoza after two seasons, where he made his La Liga début, winning his first senior honours—the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España. He joined Valencia CF in 2005 for a transfer fee of €12 million and was part of the Valencia team that won the Copa del Rey in the 2007–08 season. In 2010 he moved to FC Barcelona for €40 million where he won his first La Liga and UEFA Champions League titles.
Having made a good recovery from a broken leg, the prolific forward has become dissatisfied with his marginal role at the Camp Nou.
Arsenal and AC Milan are among those interested in a loan.
1. WESLEY SNEIJDER (28, midfielder) Inter Milan
Inter are trying to force out their top earner after he refused a pay cut and the Dutchman has been frozen out of the first team.

Sneijder was a major transfer target for Manchester United during the last two summer transfer window and also during the last winter transfer window.
Turkish pair Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are monitoring the situation, along with Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.

South America has alway been a place where European clubs go to get players to add flair to their game, and this January may see at least five place from that part of the world arriving in Europe, below are the potiential five players to make the move.

5. RICARDO CENTURION (20, midfielder) Racing
Whippy, quick, skilful support striker whose elusive dribbling made a big impact in the recent Argentine championship.
Likely to be sold to help balance the books, and Porto and Benfica look ready to fight for him.
4.GINO PERUZZI (20, full-back) Velez Sarsfield
Hugely promising right-back, tall and talented, who has already won Argentina caps.
First-team opportunities are limited by the fact that the club captain plays in his position.
3. BERNARD (20, striker) Atletico Mineiro
A wide striker with pace, intelligence and technique, he was the revelation of this year's Brazilian championship. Already attracting offers.
Club would love to keep him for the Copa Libertadores campaign but cannot guarantee he will stay.
2. DEDE (24, centre-back) Vasco da Gama
Strapping Brazil centre-back, dominant in the air, quick across the ground, sound in the tackle and capable of playing out of defence.
Club's financial crisis could force a sale.
1. DIEGO ROLAN (19, forward) Defensor Sporting
Skilful support striker, filling out physically, who is clearly outgrowing his current club. A leading scorer in the recent Uruguayan championship.
Manchester United were keeping tabs on him.
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