Manchester United have been linked with several players for the January transfer window – let’s see who they are and whether there is any serious chance of United landing these players.

Owen Hargreaves (Bayern Munich) – Still recovering, and will not play till the end of January. Bayern have whined and bitched about United’s interest in Hargreaves, but the fact is that they can use that money to buy new players, and the way they’re going in the Bundesliga they might just decide to cash in. It would be interesting though, to see who they buy, as they need reinforcements in the midfield as well as up front.

Chances: 50/50.

Henrik Larsson (Helsinborg) – Already signed for 12-14 weeks. Could be a master-stroke, could be crap, depending on how well he adapts to his role as an impact player. He should be 4th choice behind Saha, Rooney and Solskjaer, but it will all depend on how well he does in training (he’ll be training with United till Christmas, before going back home and returing on the 1st) and injuries to the 3 strikers ahead of him. Contract extension I seriously doubt it, and even if it happens it will only be till the end of May.

Chances: Confirmed.

Fernando Torres (Atletico Madrid) – He’s being touted by many as THE striking future for Manchester United, but I’m not so sure. At any rate, Manchester United’s chances of signing him this January are very slim, which leaves him open to a potential move by Chelsea, if they were so inclined. Manchester United could still move for him next summer, but there are other, cheaper targets also available.

Chances: Unlikely.

Miroslav Klose (Werder Bremen) – Ok, so I’m the one who started this rumour, and yes, he’s not going anywhere till next season, but he deserves a mention because his name will pop up a lot in January. And I started this rumour