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As the January transfer window is about to open, Soccersouls takes a look at three of the most cut price players available in the January Transfer Window. The term cut price like many others is perhaps vague as the affluent consortia in World Football are willing to pay over the barrel to get their targeted players in order to bolster their squad. Here are three players who have the potential to become the vital cog in any team and to add to that they are available for a cut price deal.
Fabian Schar:
The 21-year old defender capable of playing either or the right as a wing back or a proper centreback is on Arsenal’s radar, according to the reports from Mirror. Schar has featured in Basel’s both wins over Chelsea in the champions League this season and his stock is certainly on the rise. While major tabloids have linked him a move away from the Swiss side this January, Arsenal are thought to be leading the chase for the 6’1 Schar, although it has been reported that Italian side Juaventus and fellow rivals of the Gunners, Spurs are also in the race. He might be available for as low as £5m, according to the same report from Mirror, which would certainly be a steal given his immense potential.
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Domenico Criscito:
Tottenham Hotspur need some quick defensive reinforcements and the most defining position that they are in dire need of a player is at left-back. Although their striker force is as week as it can be, the left-back role played by current first choice defender Danny Rose and Jan Vertonghen are clearly suffering as the latter is playing in a makeshift role to cover for the injury plagued Danny Rose.
Criscito has previously played in Serie A with Genoa and Juventus and is currently plying his trade in Russia with Zenit St Petersburg, though a move out from Russia seems likely. Spurs could certainly do worse in their pursuit to find an upgrade for current first-choice left-back Danny Rose. The current Zenit man, according to the transfermarkt.com has a market price of €16m at most.
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Bafetimbi Gomis:
Lyon’s French striker Gomi has constantly beenlinkedto Newcastle in the past and if hisgoalscoring records are to be taken a closer look at, the Magpies will benefit from his poacher’s skills if they are to sign him this January. Even though it is believed that the Frenchman would cost somewhere in the region of €10 m, a physical presence coupled with pace Gomis could do very well in the Premier League and with Pappis Cisse struggling to find the net, Gomis could be a welcome addition to the club.
With Newcastle siting sixth in the league and trying to cement a place in Europe next season, the second half of the season would prove to be the most enthralling times for Alan Pardew and his men. A player such as Gomis would point towards the right direction for the club and being a French International, he could very well settle down at St. James’ Park who have a host of French players.
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