Transfer Talk: Chris Samba to QPR; Marquinhos to Manchester City; Danny Simpson to Wigan
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: Chris Samba
Club: Anzhi Makhachkala
Possible move to: QPR
Time left on deal: Three-and-a-half years
The story: Harry Redknapp wants the imposing central defender to give his side's fight against relegation a massive boost. Samba's family have remained in England and the 28-year-old could be ready to return to the Premier League.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Danny Simpson
Club: Newcastle
Possible move to: Wigan
Time left on deal: Six months
The story: Simpson has failed to agree a new deal at St James' Park with his contract ticking down. The arrival of Mathieu Debuchy at Newcastle will seriously damage his first team chances.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Marquinhos
Club: Roma
Possible move to: Manchester City
Time left on deal: Three-and-a-half years
The story: Roma have already knocked back one offer from City for the 18-year-old Brazilian defender. That will not end the interest of City for the £5 million-rated player.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Danny Graham
Club: Swansea
Possible move to: Sunderland
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Graham is desperate to return to the North east and will push Swansea into agreeing to let him go. Martin O'Neill wants more firepower and has £5m to spend on a forward.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Peter Crouch
Club: Stoke
Possible move to: QPR
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Harry Redknapp has signed Crouch four times. One more for the road? Crouch could be tempted by the lure of the capital and Redknapp knows Crouch will get him goals.
Chance of moving: Three stars
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