Transfer Talk: James McCarthy to Everton; Wilfried Zaha to Manchester United; Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa
The Independent's Martin Hardy analyses today's January transfer window stories and separates the reality from the rumour
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Club: Notts Forest
Possible move to: Portland Timbers
Time left on deal: 18 months
The story: Derbyshire is attracting major attention from the major league. The chance of a switch to America could appeal to the 26-year-old, who has scored goals on loan at Oldham this season.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Wilfried Zaha
Club: Crystal Palace
Possible move to: Manchester United
Time left on deal: Four-and-a-half years
The story: Zaha is one of the hottest properties in the country and Sir Alex Ferguson is eager to land the young forward. There was competition from Spurs, but United appear to have blown them out of the water with a package worth £12million
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Jonas Olsson
Club: West Brom
Possible move to: QPR
Time left on deal: Three-and-a-half years
The story: Harry Redknapp desperately needs a commanding centre half with Premier League experience and Olsson is having one of the best seasons of his career. A possible sale clause of £4million in the summer has alerted Redknapp that West Brom might be willing to do business now.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: James McCarthy
Club: Wigan
Possible move to: Everton
Time left on deal: Three-and-a-half years
The story: Everton boss David Moyes used the transfer well last year to land Nikica Jelavic and he could about to repeat the trick. He wants to strengthen the centre of his midfield with doubt over the long-term future of Marouane Fellaini.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Philippe Coutinho
Club: Inter Milan
Possible move to: Aston Villa
Time left on deal: Two-and-half years
The story: No club needs new players quite as much as Aston Villa, whose season is falling apart around them. Coutinho's agent claims Villa have been in touch, now they need to come up with the funds to do a deal.
Chance of moving: Three stars
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