National team veterans from France, England, and Spain are in a 10-man mix of players we think could have big impacts on the fortunes of teams in the Premier League this January transfer window.
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10) Lassana Diarra, Marseille -- Twice in London, the French-born midfielder is said to be interesting Manchester United and Valencia amongst others.
9) Leonardo Ulloa, Leicester City -- The pressure doesn’t get to the Foxes’ 30-year-old striker, who has scored plenty of big goals for Leicester City. Might he be the perfect bench piece to push a team into the second half of the season? Spanish side Alaves have reportedly had a $2 million bid rejected by Leicester.
8) Phil Jagielka, Everton -- Older, yes, but the English national team veteran could be just what the doctor-ordered for relegation candidates and lower-half sides looking for a PL-experienced CB.
7) Victor Lindelof, Benfica -- His arrival at Old Trafford went from Tomorrowland to Lost in recent weeks, but Jose Mourinho could still act to bring in the center back before the summer.
6) Scott Hogan, Brentford -- The Championship striker isn’t quite as prominent in the rumor mill as Jordan Rhodes was last season, but the 24-year-old could be a promising buy for a PL side. West Ham is said to have the inside track.
5) Goncalo Guedes, Benfica -- As for Lindelof’s teammate, Guedes was tipped to join Manchester United with his center back. Will another side jump into the fray before Guedes joins Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford? Paris Saint-Germain is said to be interested.
4) Franck Kessie, Atalanta -- The defensive midfielder has chipped in six goals for his Serie A side, and has been the major reason for Atalanta’s run into the top half.
3) Robert Snodgrass, Hull City -- The Scottish wizard has been a big part of what little success has come the Tigers way this season, but West Ham and several other Premier League sides are tempting Hull.
2) Alvaro Morata, Real Madrid -- He starred for Juventus last season and triggered a Real Madrid return. Slowed by an Achilles injury for much of this season, he’s been tipped for a summer move to Chelsea. If it can happen then... why not now? The Blues could order the title confetti if they landed the Spanish striker.
1) Dimitri Payet, West Ham United -- Yes, we’re tired of his act -- and reading about it -- but Payet is a game-changer who could inject excitement into any offense in the world. If Marseille wants him, it had better pay up.
