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England Premier League completed transfer deals, updated on 06 January 2012
England Premier league transfer sources
Arsenal FC
Arsène Wenger is concerned about injuries for his left backs André Santos and Kieran Gibbs, also departure of two African players for Africa Cup of Nations; Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho. Thierry Henry will be available for this short period to cover for the forwards.
Transfer In
Thierry Henry from New York Red Bulls - Short term loan
Transfer out
Emmanuel Frimpong to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Vito Mannone to Hull City
Aston Villa
McLeish picked three points from Chelsea with 3-1 victory and the suffer shocking 2-0 defeat against Swansea and the manager might consider strengthening his squad. But the club might sell important player/s to get some money and seek others player to fill the gap.
Transfer in
Enda Stevens from Shamrock
Transfer out
Elliot Parish to Cardiff City
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn struggling at the bottom, Keane need to strengthen defense position and find alternative striker to reliave the burden off Yakubu. The manager has been supported by club owners and expect some funds for some players. Samba is top target to cover for injured Ledley King and William Gallas.
Bolton Wanderers
The club has poor goal difference after Wigan with -20 and still struggling at the 20th position collecting only 13 points after 19 games. Owen Coyle started the league with games against top club and was hoped they will gain points from other club but it was not the case. With limited funds they should opt for cheaper players and loan deals cover for weakness in several positions. Gary Cahill has attracted interest from top clubs but Chelsea has been more linked to the his transfer recently. Tim Ream from New Yolk Red Bulls is among Coyle target
Chelsea
André Villas-Boas has already loss Nicolas Anelka and Alex transfer request was accepted. African players, Didier Drogba, Salomon and Mikel Obi will be away for Africa Cup of Nations. He might seek to replace Anelka and Alex but also strengthen the squad especially with central defender and a striker.
Transfer out
Gaël Kakuta to Dijon
Nicolas Anelka to Shanghai Shenhua
Rhys Taylor to Rotherham United - Loan
Everton
David Moyes have make it clear that he need a striker and might wait for funds after they sell Jack Rodwell who had attracted interest from top premier league clubs. His price expected to be in region of £20m. Already the club have been linked to short term loan deal for Landon Donovan.
Transfer in
Landon Donovan from Los Angeles Galaxy- short term loan
Transfer out
Aristote Nsiala to Accrington Stanley - Loan
Shkodran Mustafi to Sampdoria
Shkodran Mustafi to Sampdoria
Fulham
Martin Jol had tremendous results, 1-1 draw with Chelsea and 2-1 victory over Arsenal. Club chairman Al Fayed could be ready again to spend some money and try to push his team to the Europa league.With two star strikers Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson likely to leave the club the manager might have name for replacement already in his books
Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish striker Luis Suarez club current top scorer is facing 8 matches ban, the club expensive signing, Andy Carroll has yet to make impact a new striker might be best addition to Liverpool squad. After falling to qualify for champions league and early exit from Europa league Dalglish would on pressure to strengthen the squad and compete for top four places which seem to be more tougher this year.
Transfer out
Danny Wilson to Blackpool - Loan
Manchester City
Roberto Mancini really face difficult moment despite starting 2012 at the top of the log. Carlos Tevez is already out of Mancini list and Kolo Touré and Yahya Touré are leaving for Africa Cup of Nations, club will be short of alternative choices for these positions. Yahya Touré has been very instrumental in first XI and it will be hard to find perfect replacement even for a short period. In order to balance players according to UEFA rules the club need to offload before buying.
Transfer out
Harry Bunn to Preston North End
Kieran Trippier to Burnley
Chris Chantler to Carlisle United
Chris Chantler to Carlisle United
Manchester United
Sir Alex Ferguson is not planning to add players in his squad but he might be forced to enter the market due to injuries or red cards in coming matches.The premier league champions were kicked out from champions league and only compete for domestic titles.
Transfer in
Joshua King MönchengladbachTransfer out
Federico Macheda to Queens Park Rangers - Loan
Newcastle United
Alan Pardew sayswill lose his top goal scorer, Demba Ba to Africa Cup of Nations but claimed he has no plan to sign his replacement or strikers to support him.
Norwich City
Paul Lambert is eager to enter the transfer market and strengthen his team defense and forward position. For a promoted club being 10 points above relegation zone they should feel comfortable also ensure they sustain and protect their achievements.
Queens Park Rangers
Neil Warnock signed experienced players like Anton Ferdnard, Joey Barton and Shaun Wright-Phillips. The club has signed Macheda on loan to boost attacking force to add to their top goal scorer Heidar Helguson with 7 goals. Samba attract interest from QPR.
Transfer in
Federico Macheda from Manchester United - Loan
Stoke City
Tony Pulis guided his team to Europa league knock-out stage and in the top half of the premier league. The manager will be keen to stay in premier league top ten while progressing to next Europa league knock-out stage.
Transfer out
Danny Pugh to Leeds United
Sunderland
Martin O'Neill had tremendous impact since he join collecting 10 out of their 24 points from 4 previous games including a famous 1-0 victory over Manchester City.
Transfer out
Blair Adams to Northampton Town -Loan
John Egan to Crystal Palace
Swansea City
Swansea City manager Brendan Rodgers had failed to have good results on away games and new relevant players are needed as well as psychological strength to get results in away matches.
Transfer in
Gylfi Sigurdsson from TSG Hoffenheim - Loan
Rory Donnelly from Cliftonville
Tottenham Spurs
Harry Redknapp has pushed Spurs top four and look set to be at third place for a long period this season.Ganso and Gary Cahill are on Redknap radar but he may need to sell Steven Pienar who have attracted interest from former club, Everton.
Transfer out
Andros Townsend to Leeds United - Loan
David Button to Doncaster Rovers - Loan
Harry Kane to Millwall - Loan
Ryan Glen Mason to Millwall - Loan
West Bromwich Albion
West Brom should struggle and stay at the mid table though it will be tough for them.
Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martínez snatched two points from Chelsea and Liverpool recently to try move away from delegation zone.The clubs has scored fewest goals in the league and have the worst goal difference. Surely they need a striker and possibly strengthening defense.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mick McCarthy's club need more experienced players at midfielder and defense to ensure they move away from relegation zone.
Transfer in
Eggert Jonsson from Heart of Midlothian - Loan
Emmanuel Frimpong from Arsenal FC
Transfer out
Scott Malone to AFC Bournemouth
