Mike Garlick on Clarets and their Premier League rivals COULD secure in January

Welcome to the Mike Garlick blog. The January transfer window is edging closer with Burnley and their Premier League rivals already linked with a host of potential deals. See what big deals we think could happen in the New Year:

1. Joe Gelhardt to the Premier League

The Championship's latest wonderkid. The Wigan Athletic man is linked with all the Premier League big guns - including Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton. Jose Mourinho wants to bring Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Tottenham as one of his first signings at his new club, reports claim.

2. Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Tottenham

Jose Mourinho wants to bring Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Tottenham as one of his first signings at his new club, reports claim. Well, what a move this would be for the 19-year-old if it is to come off. Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer is said to be determined to bring Loader to Old Trafford, however Arsenal, Leicester, Wolves and Southampton are also interested.

3. Danny Loader to Manchester United

Well, what a move this would be for the 19-year-old if it is to come off. Ole Gunnar Solsjkaer is said to be determined to bring Loader to Old Trafford, however Arsenal, Leicester, Wolves and Southampton are also interested. Manchester United will sign James Maddison but not until next summer, claims former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley.

4. James Maddison to Manchester United

Manchester United will sign James Maddison but not until next summer, claims former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley.

5. Dwight Gayle to the Championship

Gayle is one of the deadliest marksmen in the Championship, as proved with Newcastle and West Brom. His future remains uncertain in the North East with the Baggies and Nottingham Forest said to be heavily interested.

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