Transfer Talk: Yoann Gourcuff to Arsenal; Ludovic Sylvestre to Fulham; Yoan Gouffran to Newcastle
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: Yoann Gourcuff
Club: Lyon
Possible move to: Arsenal
The story: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger likes the 26-year-old and wants to add new players to his midfield during the window. A loan switch has been mooted.
Chance of moving: Two stars
Player: Victor Wanyama
Club: Celtic
Possible move to: Arsenal
Time left on deal: Two-and-a-half years
The story: Wanyama has been a revelation at the heart of Celtic's midfield this season. The 21-year-old has the power and technique to be a hit in the Premier League and Arsenal need strengthening.
Chance of moving: Three stars
Player: Ludovic Sylvestre
Club: Blackpool
Possible move to: Fulham
Time left on deal: Six months
The story: Sylvestre, who began his career at Barcelona, impressed Martin Jol when Fulham faced Blackpool in the FA Cup and could move for the player before the end of the month.
Chance of moving: Two stars
Player: Yoan Gouffran
Club: Bordeaux
Possible move to: Newcastle
Time left on deal: Six months
The story: Gouffran has scored 12 goals in France this season and is running down his contract, allowing Newcastle to make a cut price move for the striker.
Chance of moving: Four stars
Player: Massadio Haidara
Club: Nancy
Possible move to: Newcastle
Time left on deal: 18 months
The story: The Nancy left back is on the brink of a £2m move to St James' Park, where they desperately need bodies. Nancy have confirmed a fee has been agreed and all that stands in the way of a move is a medical and personal terms.
Chance of moving: Five stars
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