Premier League: 10 Shocking Transfers That Could Happen In January
10. Joey Barton To Sunderland
Last month, reports emerged linking Joey Barton with a sensational move to Sunderland. The Queens Park Rangers midfielder spent last season away from Loftus Road on loan at French outfit Marseille, but returned to England and has impressed for the Championship club this term. However, reports say the fiery-tempered star yearns for a return to the topflight, with Sunderland interested in taking him on. Why would it be shocking? Barton spent four years playing for Sunderland's fierce derby rivals Newcastle and fans would not exactly welcome him with open arms. Has said he is not interested in joining the Black Cats.
Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.
