Transfer Talk: David Bentley to QPR; Kenwyne Jones to Aston Villa; Tom Huddlestone to Fulham
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: David Bentley
Club: Tottenham
Possible move to: QPR
Time left on deal: Six months
The story: Harry Redknapp HAS to buy footballers on transfer deadline day. He could be ready to forgive Bentley for tipping a bucket of water on his head by taking him to QPR.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Kenwyne Jones
Club: Stoke
Possible move to: Aston Villa
Time left on deal: Paul Lambert desperately needs to add something to his struggling squad and Jones could be a possible option in a swap deal with Stoke keen on Villa forward Darren Bent.
The story: 18 months
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Tom Huddlestone
Club: Spurs
Possible move to: Fulham
Time left on deal: 18 month
The story: Huddlestone is eager to push on and get back into the England squad. He might have to leave Spurs to get it.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Aiden McGeady
Club: Spartak Moscow
Possible move to: Wigan
Time left on deal: 18 months
The story: Roberto Martinez wants to add a new dimension to his side in their annual battle to avoid the drop and McGeady is ready to return back to the UK.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Jack Butland
Club: Birmingham
Possible move to: Stoke
Time left on deal: 18 months
The story: Stoke face a fight to hold on to Asmir Begovic in the summer and know they can land a bargain in Butland with Birmingham needing to sell
Chance of moving: Four stars
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