Can't see either Hazard or Podolski coming to us in January, let alone the summer. Hazard has Madrid and Arsenal sniffing around him, will probably not go in the January window, but seems difficult to envisage us being able to compete with these two for his signature in the next year.

Although I can see us beating Arsenal in a bidding war, Poldoski has committed himself to Koln until the summer. Stranger things have happened I know, but can't see him making the move in Jan.

Realistic targets?

DMs - Moussa Sissoko 15-20 million - Yaya Toure-like, moves between the thirds when asked, strong in the tackle and comfortable in any central midfield position.

Éver Banega - 10-15 million - Unfairly left out of the World Cup squad by Maradona. Attainable target due to Valencia's financial situation. Time is on his side at 23, however has not been at his best in the past year.

Wingers - Scott Sinclair - 3-8 million - One of Swansea's stand out performers, good on the ball, two footed and has been giving Danny Graham a decent supply of crosses this season. Kenny is known to be a fan.

Junior Hoilett - 5 -10 million - One of the few from Blackburn to enhance their reputation this season. The Canadian is deceptively strong, can beat a man and is economical with the ball. Will almost certainly be available in the summer, if not January.

Strikers - Nilmar - 20 million - The Brazilian initially flopped at Lyon but has impressed since arriving from Internacional. On the bad side of 26 which could rule him out due to FSGs policies.

Llorente - 20-25 million - Tall, strong, good finisher and better on the ball than AC. Known to be a long time target since the Benitez days, this boat might have sailed but would be interested to see him in the PL.