Transfer window predictions

[JonGoodwyn 1]

I don't think anyone will be that interested in buying any of our players and for that reason I think we'll hang onto them all. At the same time we may try to bring in cheap players or players on loan. Other clubs will be surprised at how little Ashley is willing to pay. Gone are the Shepherd days of big transfers.

 

Ashley and Llambias have successfully beat us down so much that a 1.5 mill signing will feel like Christmas has come again.

 

Agree the last sentence totally the first bit I disagree with though, I think the likes of Taylor, Nolan, Jonas, Colo and to an extent Shola will all be on the radar for some of the "bigger" clubs in the Prem.

 

There's bound to be some panic buying going on. Not only are we a selling club, we also seem to be push overs when it comes to negotiating ("How much? OK, it's a deal!". These days I think anybody would be sold for a 3m offer, to anybody (including Sunderland). The bargain hunters will be sniffing round. I'd add Enrique to the list.

 

Well, if it means Ameobi is bought, I would be pretty happy.

I agree.

Selling all our best players is a worthy sacrifice to make if it means we'll also sell our best striker in the middle of a promotion bid.

 

He clearly isn't. I rate all the three other strikers more than him. Most of his goals are there on a platter, any of our other strikers can put them away aswell. Let's be honest aswell, he hasn't been here most of the season either and we have done just fine.

 

Have you seen more than about 3 of his goals this season?

[acrossthepond 721]

Colo to Serie A

Jonas to Spain

Ricky to Man City

 

This is what I'm most afraid of. Hopefully we could at least get them to overpay but considering our track record with City, well...

[AgentAxeman 88]

there you go Mike and Decca. Any of these would be fine...............

 

 

"With the January sales well underway everyone is after a bargain - especially football managers.

 

The transfer window is now open and bosses can talk to players who are out of contract in the summer and sign them on a pre-contract.

 

In these austere times, managers will be eyeing up the freebies, so Sportsmail has selected a starting XI plus seven substitutes, should your club require an entirely new squad without spending a penny.

 

 

The starting XI...

 

 

David James (Portsmouth, 39)

 

The most experienced goalkeeper in the Barclays Premier League is desperate to improve his chances of featuring at next summer's World Cup - which will mean a move away from Fratton Park.

 

Wanted by: Tottenham, Birmingham, Burnley.

 

 

Christoph Metzelder

(Real Madrid, 29)

 

The Germany international would bring a wealth of experience to the centre of any defence should it require shoring-up. He has only played two matches so far this term for Real Madrid and is resigned to leaving the Bernabeu in the summer.

 

Wanted by: Everton, Stoke, Blackburn.

 

 

Juliano Belletti

(Chelsea, 33)

 

The Brazilian has had to reinvent himself during the regime changes at Chelsea, so who’s to say he couldn’t do it again at another club? And which club wouldn’t want a World Cup and Champions League winner?

 

Wanted by: Fuham, Benfica.

 

 

Philippe Senderos

(Arsenal, 24)

 

The Swiss international hasn’t managed to establish himself in Arsene Wenger’s side but his recent loan-spell at AC Milan has convinced the centre-back of the need to move away from the Emirates to enjoy regular first team football.

 

Wanted by: Bayern Munich, Sunderland

 

 

Fabio Aurelio

(Liverpool, 30)

 

Liverpool’s Brazilian left-back enjoyed his first call-up to the international team earlier this year but talks have stalled on a new pay-as-you-play contract which has alerted a number of clubs to his availability.

 

Wanted by: Manchester City, Valencia.

 

 

Martin Petrov

(Manchester City, 30)

 

After prolonged absence through injury and then left out after the influx of new players in the summer, the Bulgaria winger is now beginning to show regular displays of his undoubted talent under the new Roberto Mancini regime.

 

Wanted by: Tottenham

 

 

 

Michael Ballack

(Chelsea, 33)

 

The Germany captain continues to show the willing and ability to put the hard yards in midfield, he can definitely still do it. However, his £120,000-a week wage demands would ward off all but the very richest of clubs.

 

Wanted by: Bayern Munich

 

 

Joe Cole

(Chelsea, 28)

 

Playing regularly again after a long lay-off with a knee injury, Cole is once more proving his doubters wrong. The creative midfielder has expressed his desire to stay at Chelsea but could the lure of a challenge elsewhere – plus great wages to go with it – draw him away?

 

Wanted by: Tottenham, Manchester City

 

 

Adam Johnson (Middlesbrough, 23)

 

Man-of-the-moment on Teesside, Johnson is Boro’s top goalscorer and the England under 21 star has already been linked with a number of Premier League clubs. Gordon Strachan will have his work cut out to convince the winger that his future lies at the Riverside.

 

Wanted by: Sunderland, Everton, Wigan

 

 

Marouane Chamakh (Bordeaux, 25)

 

The Morocco striker has been the on-off transfer talk of the past 12 months but his insistence on staying at Bordeaux – where he has six league goals this season – until the summer means it is certain he will leave as a free agent.

 

Wanted by: Arsenal, Tottenham, Sunderland

 

 

Ruud van Nistelrooy

(Real Madrid, 33)

 

He knows the Premier League inside out and is a proven scorer. The Dutch goal-master is being touted around by Real as his time at the Bernabeu comes to an end. Surely his 95 league goals in England must count for something?

 

Wanted by: Tottenham, Manchester City, Liverpool

Marouane Chamakh

Ruud van Nistelrooy

 

 

 

And on the bench...

Joe Ledley (Cardfiff, 22)

 

A product of Cardiff’s academy, Ledley has turned down recent contract offers from the Bluebirds, alerting several Premier League clubs to the industrious midfielder’s availability.

Wanted by: Rangers, Birmingham, Wigan

Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal, 29)

 

The Czech international hasn’t had the best time at the Emirates with the injuries he has suffered but many clubs would love add him to their midfield.

Wanted by: Aston Villa

Jermaine Beckford (Leeds, 26)

 

Leeds’ striker is in fine form once again in League One, his 16 strikes this term make him joint top goalscorer but he refused to shake manager Simon Grayson's hand when substituted against Southampton recently. Is he on his way out of the door? Wanted by: Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Wolves

Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn, 28)

 

The Norwegian’s left foot is one of the best in the Premier League and his form over the past few years means that there would be a number of potential suitors should Sam Allardyce decide to cash in before he leaves on a free.

Wanted by: Celtic, Birmingham

Paul Scharner (Wigan, 29)

 

The highly-rated midfielder has been Wigan’s most consistent performer over the past three years but may become a victim of Roberto Martinez’s need to raise funds to buy new players. A very useful utility man, should you need it.

Wanted by: Fulham, Everton, Birmingham

Louis Saha (Everton, 31)

 

Has rediscovered his scoring touch with 10 goals in 17 appearances for the Toffees this season. Deadly when fit.

Wanted by: Sunderland, Roma, Atletico Madrid and Bordeaux

Adriano (Flamengo, 27)

 

Give up the Samba life in Brazil to move to the Premier League? Adriano has a number of detractors to prove wrong after his acrimonious departure from Inter Milan, you can be sure he’ll score you goals... but what about the baggage that comes with him?

Wanted by: West Ham, Tottenham"

 

 

...........maybe not!

[Asprilla 96]

Ricky to Man City

 

This is what I'm most afraid of.

 

This.

[Kevin 1]

Ricky to Man City

 

This is what I'm most afraid of.

 

This.

 

Who's Ricky

[Andrew 4290]

our left back

[Kevin 1]

Enrique, got it

[Sima 0]

Enrique is nowhere near good enough for where Man City are looking to be.

 

Some of our players are vastly overrated by some tbh

[OTF 6397]

Pointless dreaming, but wouldn't mind if we went for Morten Gamst Pedersen. Sam Allardyce clearly not playing him because he's a footballer and doesn't fit into his long ball bollocks. If he's free at the end of the season it wouldn't take that much to get him off Blackburns books assuming they think that he won't resign for them. The trouble would be convincing him to come to a Championship club. Creative player who can play down the left or in the middle.

[Andrew 4290]

Pointless dreaming, but wouldn't mind if we went for Morten Gamst Pedersen. Sam Allardyce clearly not playing him because he's a footballer and doesn't fit into his long ball bollocks. If he's free at the end of the season it wouldn't take that much to get him off Blackburns books assuming they think that he won't resign for them. The trouble would be convincing him to come to a Championship club. Creative player who can play down the left or in the middle.

 

overrated by all out side the club according to a lot of my blackburn supporting mates, general opinion is that hes living off a period of about 6 months of excellent form a few years ago

[OTF 6397]

In that case lets offer Blackburn less. If they want rid now before he goes for nothing they'll take less for him. I can't see him staying given the current direction of the club.

 

I'm only going off what I've seen from him (including some standout performances against us unfortunately). I'd hate to be a footballer in the Blackburn side at the moment, you'd probably look like crap just because of the way they play. Not saying he's a superstar or anything, but I think he would add a different dimension to our play. Has plenty of Premier League experience and should be a realistic target if a little bit of money was made available.