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Transfer window: Premier League team-by-team guide
Our football writers run the rule over the possible ins and outs for the final day of the January transfer window
- guardian.co.uk, Monday 30 January 2012 22.27 GMT
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Arsenal
What they wanted Cover up front and at left-back. The squad's reliance on Robin van Persie is well documented and neither of his deputies, Park Chu-young and Marouane Chamakh,, who is away at the Africa Cup of Nations, has so far shown himself to be capable. Due to injuries, Arsene Wenger has not named a recognised full-back in his starting line-up since 6 December.
What they got Thierry Henry on loan from the NY Red Bulls until 16 February, with an option for him to stay until 26 February, which the Red Bulls hold. It has been emotional to see Henry back in the shirt and the first of his three substitute appearances to date saw him score the winner against Leeds in the FA Cup
D-Day moves? Anyone hoping for a big-name buy, and that includes many of the players, should be braced for disappointment. David Hytner
Ins Thierry Henry (New York Red Bulls, loan); Thomas Eisfeld (B Dortmund, £600,000).
Outs Luke Freeman (Stevenage, undisc); Vito Mannone (Hull, loan); Daniel Boateng (Swindon, loan); Gavin Hoyte (AFC Wimbledon, loan); Paulo Botelho (Levante, loan); Emmanuel Frimpong (Wolves, loan); Sanchez Watt (Crawley, loan); Wellington (Alcoyano, loan); Sead Hajrovic (Barnet, loan); Rhys Murphy (Preston, loan).
Aston Villa
What they wanted Villa's desire for a forward was undermined by a lack of meaningful cash to sign one. Some generous displays from defence meant a desire for reinforcement there too
What they got Most notable was the arrival of Robbie Keane on a short-term deal from LA Galaxy. Alex McLeish may yet look to extend that arrangement. The young Irish full-back Enda Stevens also signed after impressing at Shamrock Rovers
D-Day moves? Villa are among a number of clubs who have been linked with Portsmouth's Ryan Williams. The Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has been subject of speculation linking him with a transfer, although the player himself has stressed he has no intention of moving. Ewan Murray
Ins Enda Stevens (Shamrock Rovers, undisc); Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy, loan).
Outs Nathan Delfouneso (Leicester, loan); Shane Lowry (Millwall, undisc); Fabian Delph (Leeds United, loan); Elliot Parish (Cardiff, undisc).
Blackburn Rovers
What they wanted Although hardly flush with cash, Steve Kean sought new faces in attack and at right-back. Rovers were also of a mind to sell Junior Hoilett, who is entering the final months of his contract, and keep Christopher Samba at the club despite his transfer request
What they wanted The key areas identified by Kean were boosted by the arrivals of Bruno Ribeiro and Anthony Modeste. Jason Roberts departed but Hoilett remains a Blackburn player amid a raft of speculation about his future
D-Day moves? Can Rovers retain Samba? He has been perfectly plain about his desire to leave; Rovers had previously sought at least £10m for his services. EM
Ins Anthony Modeste (Bordeaux, loan), Bruno Ribeiro (Grêmio Barueri, free)
Outs Jason Roberts (Reading, undisc)
Bolton Wanderers
What they wanted Owen Coyle has been keen for at least three recruits as Bolton's manager looks to pull clear of the relegation zone.
What they wanted Cahill was lured away by Chelsea, with the United States defender Tim Ream arriving from New York Red Bulls. Made an unsuccessful bid for Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha
D-Day moves? Bolton have rejected an offer from Sunderland for Kevin Davies but the forward could still move to Wearside. Coyle remains hopeful of adding a striker, Porto's Juan Manuel Iturbe and the Japanese 19-year-old Ryo Miyaichi at Arsenal potential targets. EM
Ins Tim Ream (NY Red Bulls, £2.5m).
Outs Gary Cahill (Chelsea, £7m); Jack Sampson (Southend, loan)
Chelsea
What they wanted André Villas-Boas had targeted a centre-half to replace the out-going Alex and was prepared to look at forward reinforcements given Nicolas Anelka's departure to Shanghai. He recognised the need to offer some of his fringe players more first-team football on loan elsewhere, with the club also maintaining its policy of investing in promise for the future.
What they got Gary Cahill arrived from Bolton for £7m, potentially to renew his England central defensive partnership with John Terry. Kevin de Bruyne will complete a £6.7m move from Genk on Monday but will return to the Belgian club on loan for the rest of the season. There were enquiries for Willian at Shakhtar Donetsk and Marseille's Cesar Azpilicueta. Alex left for Paris St Germain, Anelka for Shanghai, while Josh McEachran, Gael Kakuta and Patrick van Aanholt moved to Swansea, Dijon and Vitesse Arnhem respectively on loan.
D-day moves? Unlikely, although there is interest in Brazilian teenager Lucas Moura at São Paulo, who would be loaned out to gain greater experience should he eventually move to Chelsea. That deal would be revived in the summer, as could a move for Lille's much coveted Eden Hazard. The Nottingham Forest youngster Ben Bamford is another long-term target. Dominic Fifield
Ins Gary Cahill (Bolton, £7m); Kevin de Bruyne (Genk, £6.7m).
Outs Nicolas Anelka (Shanghai Shenhua, undisc); Alex (PSG, £4.5); Rhys Taylor (Rotherham, loan); Sam Walker (Yeovil, loan); Ben Gordon (Kilmarnock, loan); Patrick van Aanholt (Vitesse Arnhem, loan); Josh McEachran (Swansea, loan); Gaël Kakuta (Dijon, loan).
Everton
What they wanted As has been the case for the past three years, someone who can put the ball in the net but does not cost much money. David Moyes's transfer plans have been complicated by the additional search for a new central defender after Phil Jagielka suffered a knee ligament injury.
What they got Landon Donovan to provide more quality and pace on the right wing, albeit for a two-month loan spell from LA Galaxy, and Darron Gibson for £500,000 from Man Utd. Moyes is still hoping to sign two more players before the deadline closes.
D-day moves? Possibly. Rangers have rejected a £5m bid for Nikica Jelavic, who they value at £8m, but talks are continuing and the Croatian striker wants to join Everton. Mick McCarthy has insisted Kevin Doyle is not for sale and Moyes the PSG forward, Guillaume Hoarau, on loan. Andy Hunter
Ins Darron Gibson (Man Utd, £500,000); Landon Donovan (LA Galaxy, loan).
Outs Diniyar Bilyaletdinov (Spartak Moscow, £5m); Aristote Nsiala (Accrington, loan); James Wallace (Tranmere, loan).
Fulham
What they wanted Martin Jol has been satisfied with the players at his disposal and there was no urgent need for additions, but he has made little secret of his frustration at the goal returns of Bobby Zamora and Andy Johnson
What they got Nothing so far, save for a couple of additions to the development squad. Jol has taken heart from the improvement of Bryan Ruiz and Moussa Dembélé
D-Day moves? If either Zamora or Johnson goes, Jol will sign a striker, with Stuttgart's Pavel Pogrebnyak a target. QPR want Zamora; Wigan are among those interested in Johnson. One or two young players might get loan moves. DH
Ins Jack Grimmer (Aberdeen, £200,000).
Outs Alex Kacaniklic (Watford, loan)
Liverpool
What they wanted According to several sources, to swap Andy Carroll for Carlos Tevez. According to Kenny Dalglish, and in fairness he has been stating this for several months, nothing, unless a deal that will improve the club's prospects of finishing in the top four crops up. A proven finisher has been lacking all season, however.
What they got No one so far, despite the loss of the influential Lucas Leiva to serious injury and the aforementioned need for a goalscorer to turn those costly home draws into victories. The only transfer involving a member of the first team squad this month has been Danny Wilson joining Blackpool on loan.
D-day moves? Dalglish does not expect any arrivals or departures from Liverpool today but an astonishing U-turn by Manchester City on Carlos Tevez, in the event of a move to Milan failing to materialise and the realisation they are stuck with his disruptive and expensive presence for the next few months, would prompt (another?) telephone call to Brian Marwood's office. AH
Ins Jordan Ibe (Wycombe, £500,000); Danny Ward (Wrexham, undisc).
Outs Danny Wilson (Blackpool, loan).
Manchester City
What they wanted Another striker would be useful now Edin Dzeko is in a dry spell and Mario Balotelli can be unreliable. It would help if City and Carlos Tevez mended their relationship but he walked out and the club see it as a matter of principle to deny him a move to Milan. Signing a forward of real prowess will be difficult even for City.
What they got To date City have been dealing with peripheral matters. Nedum Onuoha, for instance, is now with QPR. The club is trying to shed its reputation for extravagance.
D-day moves? There is nothing to suggest a splurge and it would, in any case, take a remarkable signing to make any difference. Kevin McCarra
Ins None.
Outs Nedum Onuoha (QPR, £3m); Ben Mee (Burnley, undisc); Kieran Trippier (Burnley, undisc); Harry Bunn (Preston, loan); Alex Nimely (Coventry, loan); Chris Chantler (Carlisle, undisc).
Manchester United
What they wanted Sir Alex Ferguson is averse to the potential panic of the January transfer window. While Nemanja Vidic's season is at an end and Rio Ferdinand is unable to play regularly, it may be central midfield that worries . Paul Scholes has had to come out of retirement, but neither Ajax's Christian Eriksen nor Eden Hazard of Lille is likely to move anywhere until the summer.
What they got United have been clearing space. Darron Gibson has already been transferred to Everton, Féderico Macheda is now with QPR on loan and Mame Biram Diouf has gone to Hannover 96.
D-day moves? Considering the low-key approach it would be a shock if anyone of note was signed. United are still bidding to retain the League title and the Champions League will not be an issue for them until, presumably, they return to that arena next season. KM
Ins
Outs Darron Gibson (Everton, £500,000); Daniel Drinkwater (Leicester, undisc); Mame Biram Diouf (Hannover, £1.5m); Joshua King (Hull, loan); Féderico Macheda (QPR, loan).
Newcastle United
What they wanted A centre-half to replace Steven Taylor who will be out until August with a ruptured achilles tendon, a left-back and an extra striker. To offload the high-earning but now unwanted Alan Smith. To keep hold of Cheik Tioté, Tim Krul, Johan Cabaye, Fabricio Coloccini and Demba Ba.
What they got Alan Pardew seems to have held his squad together, the only departure having been Smith's, on loan to MK Dons. Newcastle also signed Papiss Cissé, a Senegal striker from Freiburg.
D-day moves? Pardew would love to sign Adrian Mariappa from Watford, a centre-half who can also play right-back. Louise Taylor So far Watford have rejected a £2m bid but a £4m offer may secure Mariappa's services.
Ins Papiss Cissé (Freiburg, £10m).
Outs Alan Smith (MK Dons, loan); Philip Airey (Gateshead, loan).
Norwich City
What they wanted To consolidate what they already had. Norwich had made a promising start to the campaign, particularly in an attacking sense, but there are limited funds to strengthen further. It appeared defensive reinforcements were most urgently required given the lack of clean sheets to date this term.
What they got The only arrival has been Jonny Howson, recruited from Leeds United much to the frustration of their fans. The midfielder is still recovering fitness after a knee injury but will be relishing the chance to test himself in the Premier League
D-Day moves? Ritchie de Laet's return to Manchester United has freed up a loan place but that would be the extent of City's recruitment. "If I think someone is right for the club, then I would look at it," said Paul Lambert. "But I'm not going to get somebody in just for the sake of it." Korey Smith has been loaned to Barnsley, and Chris Martin to Crystal Palace. DF
Ins Jonathan Howson (Leeds, £2m).
Outs George Francomb (Hibernian, loan); Oli Johnson (Oxford, loan); Korey Smith (Barnsley, loan); Chris Martin (C Palace, loan).
QPR
What they wanted A left-back, a central defender, a midfielder and at least one goalscorer, despite Federico Macheda's arrival The reasoning was simple: 35 goals conceded, and 19 scored, pre‑Hughes.
What they got Hughes has signed Nedum Onuoha from Manchester City in defence, Taye Taiwo to play at left-back, and Nancy's defensive midfielder Samba Diakité – the latter two each on loan
D-day moves? Hughes is unsure of Paddy Kenny's abilities in goal so he may try to buy a goalkeeper and he is yet to land a forward after a deal to take Henrique from São Paulo fell down when the Brazilian was refused a work permit. But he is hoping to sign Djibril Cissé from Lazio – talks are ongoing – and is considering Bobby Zamora, Sébastien Bassong and Steven Pienaar. Jamie Jackson
Ins Nedum Onuoha (Man City, £3m); Taye Taiwo (Milan, loan); Féderico Macheda (Man Utd, loan); Samba Diakité (Nancy, loan).
Outs None.
Stoke City
What they wanted Tony Pulis seemed a rare beast this month – a content manager. The Stoke manager made no great claims of adding to his squad, with the club chairman, Peter Coates, even admitting he foresaw no arrivals at all
What they got No new signings during the window. Six players have departed on loan, with Danny Pugh returning to Leeds United for an undisclosed fee
D-Day moves? Pulis has been careful not to rule out some late business. Hugo Rodallega and DJ Campbell have been mentioned as possible Stoke targets, although Pulis could wait until the end of this season before making moves. EM
Ins None
Outs Danny Pugh (Leeds, undisc); Florent Cuvelier (Walsall, loan); Ben Marshall (Sheff Wed, loan); Tom Soares (Hibernian, loan); Ryan Brunt (Tranmere, loan); Matthew Lund (Bristol Rovers, loan); Michael Tonge (Barnsley, loan).
Sunderland
What they wanted Martin O'Neill's principal ambition was to assess the squad but a striker, a midfielder and a, preferably left-footed, defender were arguably required Any imports would be expected to add experience and, ideally, pace. Meanwhile O'Neill determined to keep the much coveted Stephane Sessegnon and the homesick Craig Gardner.
What they got Nothing so far; although the unwanted defender Nyron Nosworthy has gone to Watford and the promising young striker Ryan Noble has joined Derby on loan No further departures are expected.
D-day moves? Quite possibly. While an initial bid, in excess of £1m for Kevin Davies has been rejected by Bolton Wanderers a follow-up offer is expected for the centre-forwardand O'Neill is actively pursuing an unnamed defender and unnamed midfielder. Depending on what else happens, the midfielder Bolo Zenden could yet return to the Stadium of Light. Or Emile Heskey might even arrive from Aston Villa LT
Ins None
Outs Trevor Carson (Hull, loan); Louis Laing (Wycombe, loan); Blair Adams (Northampton, loan); John Egan (C Palace, loan); Billy Knott (AFC Wimbledon, loan); Jordan Cook (Carlisle, loan); Ryan Noble (Derby, loan); Nyron Nosworthy (Watford, loan).
Swansea City
What they wanted Brendan Rodgers wanted to ward off bids for key performers such as the goalkeeper Michel Vorm and left-back Neil Taylor while also strengthening the squad – and upping the goal threat – on a budget
What they got Highly rated creative young midfielder Josh McEachran on a loan deal from Chelsea. The French defender Darnel Situ's move from Lens was also confirmed
D-Day moves? Rodgers claims not. "There's nothing active really," he said yesterday. That said, Swansea retain an interest in the Watford defender Adrian Mariappa who is also coveted by Newcastle. LT
Ins Darnel Situ (Lens, £250,000); Josh McEachran (Chelsea, loan); Gylfi Sigurdsson (Hoffenheim, loan).
Outs Vangelis Moras (Cesena, loan); Lee Lucas (Burton Albion, loan)
Tottenham Hotspur
What they wanted Harry Redknapp has a strong squad, with two players for every position but he would love to add a marquee signing to significantly improve what he already has and to give impetus to the notion that Tottenham could mount a title challenge. Then again, Redknapp usually wants one more player …
What they got Nothing as yet, apart from turning the Spanish midfielder Iago Falqué's season-long loan from Juventus into a permanent transfer and promptly loaning him to Southampton for the remainder of the campaignThe club believe that they will reap the rewards from their policy of getting on-loan playing time for their talented youngsters.
D-day moves? It is impossible to rule out last-minute business for Tottenham, even if Redknapp is preoccupied with his trial and the team has a game in the evening against Wigan. The club would rake in the money if they sanctioned the sales of their disgruntled players DH
Ins Iago Falqué (Juventus, undisc).
Outs David Button (Doncaster, loan); Dean Parrett (Yeovil, loan); Andros Townsend (Leeds, loan); Iago Falqué (Southampton, loan); Harry Kane (Millwall, loan); John Bostock (Sheffield Wednesday, loan); Tom Carroll (Derby, loan).
West Bromwich Albion
What they wanted Szabolcs Huszti, the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder, was a prime targetbut he has now returned to Russia after flying to the Midlands for talks with the deal potentially being revived in the summer. Albion are also short of goals – just 22 in the league – but as Jeremy Peace, the owner, is a financially prudent operator, a 12-15 a-season man was always going to be difficult to land.
What they got Scott Allan, the Dundee United and Scotland Under‑20 midfielder, cost £300,000 and Roy Hodgson admits he is not ready to be thrown straight in. "He is not ready to start because we have a style of play and we need our players to be in tune, not just when they're on the ball but when they're not on the ball. he's got a lot to learn in terms of his positional play and what we expect of players when the ball is lost and how we expect them to defend, how we expect them to take up new positions."
D-day moves? If you listen to the captain, James Morrison, the answer seems no. Asked this question he said: "I doubt it. It sums us up. I think it's our policy that we don't bring players in so I don't expect it to happen. The Zenit one [Huszti] is dead so there you go. We've had injury problems. This club can go places but it doesn't build. We just settle for being in the Premier League and I believe with the group of players we've got we can kick on." JJ
Ins Scott Allan (Dundee Utd, £300,000).
Outs Roman Bednar (Blackpool, free); James Hurst (Chesterfield, loan); Romaine Sawyers (Shrewsbury, loan); Lateef Elford-Alliyu (Tranmere, loan); Chris Wood (Bristol City, loan).
Wigan Athletic
What they wanted Wigan's priority was to retain their much-courted youngsters James McCarthy and Victor Moses. Roberto Martínez played down any notion of making a high-profile signing and insisted he would be willing to retain Hugo Rodallega until the summer – when his contract expires – rather than sell him now
What they got Neither McCarthy, Moses nor Rodallega has so far been prised away from the DW Stadium. Of the trio, Rodallega has been subject to the most speculation. The manager secured the signature of the Chile winger Jean Beausejour from Birmingham City
D-Day moves? Although they have denied making a formal approach, Wigan have been strongly linked with a move for the £2.5m Bristol City striker Nicky Maynard. Martínez is also a keen observer of the Scottish player market, where bargains can be plentiful. Fulham's late interest in Rodallega EM
Ins Jean Beausejour (Birmingham, undisc).
Outs Daniel Redmond (Hamilton, loan); Nouha Dicko (Blackpool, loan).
Wolverhampton Wanderers
What they wanted A midfielder and a striker to try to arrest a scored 25 conceded 40 record that has Mick McCarthy's side second-bottom and in real peril of being relegated. Jez Moxey, the chief executive, runs the club carefully, so the manager has had to look for loans and free agents to try and deepen the strength of his squad.
What they got Emmanuel Frimpong was signed on loan from Arsenal, which appears a minor coup for McCarthy as some think is worth a regular squad place at the Emirates. McCarthy is still hoping to sign a striker and will not let Kevin Doyle leave despite Everton's reported interest.
D-day moves? Nicky Maynard, the Bristol City striker, and the former Norwich midfielder Mark Fotheringham are interesting McCarthy. Of Fotheringham, 28, who has been training with Wolves and played in a reserve team game for the club on Monday, the Irishman said: "He is an experienced lad. Because he is a free agent, if anything was to happen, there is no need for it to be concluded by tomorrow [Tuesday]."JJ
Ins Eggert Jonsson (Hearts, £250,000); Emmanuel Frimpong (Arsenal, loan).
Outs David Davis (Chesterfield, loan); Sam Winnall (Inverness CT, loan); Jamie Reckord (Scunthorpe, loan); Sam Vokes (Brighton, loan); David Davis (Chesterfield, loan); Adlène Guedioura (Nottm Forest, loan).
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