Transfer Talk: Ashley Williams to Liverpool; Ezequiel Garay to Manchester United; Martin Olsson to QPR
The Independent's Martin Hardy analyses today's January transfer window stories and separates the reality from the rumour
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Your support makes all the difference.Player: Victor Wanyama
Club: Celtic
Possible move to: Manchester United
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Sir Alex Ferguson wants a powerful midfielder and Wanyama has excelled at Celtic Park since Neil Lennon picked up a genuine bargain at £900,000 from Beerschot AC. Ferguson will most likely have to wait until the summer to land his man though.
Chance of moving: Two stars
Player: Martin Olsson
Club: Blackburn
Possible move to: QPR
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Harry Redknapp has the cash to scupper West Ham's bid for for the Swedish left back and wants to strengthen his defence.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Ashley Williams
Club: Swansea
Possible move to: Liverpool
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Brendan Rodgers would like to take the cultured central defender he had at Swansea to Liverpool. His most likely chance of success will come in the summer.
Chance of moving: Two stars
Player: Ezequiel Garay
Club: Benfica
Possible move to: Manchester United
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Manchester United have been scouting the 26-year-old Argentinian international and he could be seen as a long-term replacement for Rio Ferdinand.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Chung-yong Lee
Club: Bolton
Possible move to: Stoke
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Bolton are bracing themselves for a bid for the tricky winger and Stoke are at the front of a group of Premier League admirers that includes Liverpool.
Chance of moving: Three stars
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