Sunderland have yet to appoint a permanent boss after Roy Keane left earlier in the season, so whether or not they let Ricky Sbragia take charge of who comes and goes is up for debate. Forwards are one thing Sunderland have plenty of, and with Jones and Cisse the undisputed first choices its unlikely they will splash out to land another striker.
Malbranque, Tainio, Chimbonda, Ferdinand, and McCartney were all signed in the summer but there is probably money there if they want to spend it.
Tottenham Hotspur are another team under new management since the summer; Redknapp has had a chance by now to assess most of his squad and will know in his mind where he wants to improve.
A goalkeeper is the likely conclusion most people will jump to, but Gomes' performances recently have been markedly improved. A central defender would certainly not go amiss, with Ledley King incapable of running 20 yards without needing a rest and Michael Dawson still proving himself to be one minute as commanding as John Terry and the next minute as positionally aware as Titus Bramble wearing a blindfold on a bouncy castle.
Pavlyuchenko is another who has far from impressed, but Modric has excelled in his recent role playing off the lone striker.
West Bromwich Albion. Striker, striker, striker, striker. Some of WBA's approach play this season has been terrific, with the likes of Koren and Valero complementing the wide play of Brunt and Morrison. However, the final ball or the end strike has far too often let them down, and none of Moore, Bednar or Miller have been able to make a mark for themselves.
West Brom have confirmed that they will be bringing in Jay Simpson from Arsenal on loan, but is it youth and potential that West Brom need up front at the moment?
West Ham United are deemed to have next to nothing to spend. Zola may well have to sell to buy, meaning the likes of Upson, Bellamy, Behrami, Noble, and Green could all come under attack from buying clubs.
Not much insight on who could come in at the moment, but replacements for any who go out would obviously be a necessity as the Hammers do not have a big squad. Di Michele, Cole, Bellamy, and Ashton (when fit) are all capable of scoring goals but fringe midfielders such as Bowyer and Boa Morte add little to West Ham's play at the moment and could find themselves on the way out.
Wigan Athletic have already confirmed the signing of on-loan defender Figueroa from Deportivo Olimpia and may look to make the permanent signing of Amr Zaki. Heskey is potentially on his way out as Wigan look to avoid losing him on a free in Summer, and Kapo and Koumas are two more who may look to move to get some first team football.
Bruce has previously been given the backing of the owners to spend when he feels the need so don't be surprised to see a new arrival or two at the JJB next month, especially if they are under-the-radar deals of low-key, but effective, players.
Transfer Tips for January:
Błaszczykowski to Liverpool from Dortmund
Cavenaghi to Tottenham from Bordeaux
Veloso to Arsenal from Sporting
Bridge to Man City from Chelsea
Arshavin to Arsenal from Zenit
Lallana to Portsmouth from Southampton
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