Premier League Transfers: What All 20 Teams Need In The Winter Window
Sunderland
What do they need? Gus Poyet needs to separate the wheat from the chaff bought by Black Cats predecessor Paolo Di Canio. He has already signed Marcos Alonso on loan to hopefully solve the left back problem. Some younger legs in defence may be helpful too, if something of a gamble. Linked with: Liam Bridcutt and Will Buckley (both Brighton), Tomas Rincon (Hamburg), John Souttar (Dundee United). Who we'd like to see at the Stadium of Light:Bridcutt and Buckley might add a bit more dynamism to midfield and out wide if Poyet can persuade old club Brighton to part with them. Former Chelsea man Bridcutt is comfortable on the ball, and both he and Buckley will create competitions for place in the XI.
Swansea
What do they need? Michael Laudrup needs a versatile forward to help his injury-hit squad keep going in three competitions. Linked with: Tom Ince (Blackpool), Wilfried Zaha (Manchester United). Who we'd like to see at the Liberty: Sergio Garcia. There is already a strong Spanish flavour at the Swans and Euro 2008 winner Garcia would provide Laudrup with that utility in attack. Skippering a struggling Espanyol side in La Liga, he has scored seven times and made three goals for teammates during the first half of the season.
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