4. Tom Ince
Manchester United and Liverpool
were involved in a desperate scramble to secure the signature of Blackpool winger Tom Ince in January, with the England international banging in an impressive 18 goals in 33 appearances for the Seasiders this term. In the end, both ended up missing out and the midfielder stayed put, but it is widely believed he will find himself plying his trade in the Premier League once more one day soon having already had a stint at Anfield. Ince is perhaps one of the hottest young properties in England at present with both Southampton and Swansea also making enquiries into the player's availability during the January window. And if United fans are turning their noses up at the prospect of seeing him trot out at Old Trafford in the Red of United just because he used to play for Liverpool, think again. His dad Paul played for both sides and perhaps his son could follow in his footsteps...