Transfer Talk: Danny Welbeck to Reading; Tom Ince to Liverpool; Edinson Cavani to Manchester City
The Independent's Martin Hardy analyses today's January transfer window stories and separates the reality from the rumour
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Club: Blackpool
Possible move to: Liverpool
Time left on deal: Six months
The story: Brendan Rodgers has been tracking the talented Ince since the took over at Anfield. Liverpool believe a £6 million offer will be enough to land a player who fits in with Rodgers' passing ideology.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Kenwyne Jones
Club: Stoke
Possible move to: Swansea
Time left on deal: 18 months
The story: Swansea want to build on another impressive season and see the powerful striker as more than capable of filling the boots of Danny Graham, who wants a move after not starting enough games.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Danny Welbeck
Club: Manchester United
Possible move to: Reading
Time left on deal: Three-and-a-half years
The story: Welbeck needs more football and Reading need more goals. Brian McDermott is planning a cheeky six month loan offer to deal with both problems.
Chance of moving: One stars
Player: Jose Canas
Club: Real Betis
Possible move to: Swansea
Time left on deal: Six months
The story: Michael Laudrup is ready to raid Spain once more to find another bargain after doing well in that market in the summer. He could land the defensive midfielder for around £1 million with the player's contract ticking down.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Edinson Cavani
Club: Napoli
Possible move to: Manchester City
Time left on deal: 18 months
The story: Cavani is in demand after scoring a hatful of goals at Palermo and Napoli in Serie A. Mancini has wanted a new forward since van Persie slipped through his fingers in the summer but Cavani has a £50 million price tag on his head.
Chance of moving: Three stars
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