Considering everything that has been printed about Newcastle this season and they continue to exceed expectations. The transfer kitty is not empty and the SportsDirect Arena faithful will be looking for a goalscorer or creative wide man. Luuk De Jong and Modibo Maiga are both potential targets.
Norwich City have had a decent start on returning to the Premier League but have been guilty on occasions for not taking their chances. Paul Lambert will be looking at this and considering a foray into the loan market. A goal scorer from the lower leagues can’t be ruled out.
I know your thinking surely QPR won’t be in for anyone after signing 10 new players. Rumours have linked them with Jermaine Defoe yet they have a long list of attackers. There is not as many midfeilders granted at the club but they have enough forward options to get by. For me though the area needing the most immediate addition is in goal. Paddy Kenny is a good keeper but I don’t think he is a Premier League keeper. Will Warnock be brave and try a bid for Ben Amos on loan. There are plenty of keepers out there unhappy at there play time.
Stoke have enjoyed a good start to the season but with success comes international call ups and increased games. Given their participation in the gruelling Europa League and they will need someone to lift the club and give new life to the squad. Interest surrounds Junior Holiett and Blackburn would face a challenge keeping hold of him.
Swansea have made the Premier League look ridiculously easy for a first time club and Brendan Rodgers will be content with his squad. Rumours are linking them for a loan deal with Chelsea’ Josh McEachran and that could be the only piece of business the Swans feel the need to do.
The continued trials and torments for Steve Bruce continue at Sunderland. Big things were expected this season yet a decent bunch of players have struggled for consistency. Scoring goals has remained a problem since Bent left for Villa, Welbeck returned to Manchester United and Gyan disappeared into the desert. Links with FC Sion striker Giovanni Sio look likely to turn into a deal come January.
Next comes one of those clubs and managers that you never know what to predict transfer wise. Half the players they are rumoured with seem unlikely signings while with the rest of the players they face competition for their signatures. Tottenham will need another striker and Harry Redknapp has mentioned reopening the Fernando Llorente deal while reports linking Tottenham with Juventus’s Amauri have also gathered pace.
Despite tightening things up defensively, West Brom have struggled this season. Reports are linking them with Birmingham’s defender Liam Ridgewell and his consistent performances make sense.
Much of Wigan’s fortunes will depend on the state of things come January. A club who have talked openly about the possibility of relegation right from when Martinez was rumoured for the Villa job. January will be a horrible month for them as they try to sign a gem to save themselves while struggling to keep hold of their quality players. Defenders are needed and there is a big pool of loan possibilities for them to consider.
Wolves and manager Mick McCarthy managed to acquire a number of decent players during the summer. Arguably they could do with a few more goals in their team and a striker will be on their radar. A loan signing is more likely than an over priced full signing.
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