Who I'd buy this January

Well we are 15 days into the mid season transfer window, and we have signed one player, Demba Ba - which I am very happy about! Unfortunately for some, we had to let Daniel Sturridge leave to Liverpool too, and it looks like Lucas Piazon is off to Malaga on a six month loan. I'm hearing rumours of buying players everyday, as well as selling some of our beloved stars. How many of these actually have any truth behind them I don't know, but they're fun to read right!? Based on the rumours and speculation I have heard, I'm going to talk about some of the players we have been linked with in this window.

Marouanne Fellaini
If you haven't read my article on the possible signing of Fellaini, please check the link below this paragraph, however a lot has changed since I wrote it. L'Equipe on the 9th of January claimed that the Everton star would sign for Chelsea 'this week'. Now I don't know what's happening behind closed doors, but I doubt we'll hear the Belgian has signed tomorrow.
However, Fellaini would be a great addition to the current squad. Fellaini could can play in most positions across the midfield and attack, which would be great for us especially with holes to fill as Mikel and Moses are competing in the African Cup of Nations. Fellaini would also add some strength to our physically soft team, as well as additional threat from set pieces with his six foot four build.

Reality - 7/10

Excitability 9/10
David Villa
David Villa is a rumor that has popped up several times over the last four seasons or so. After 8 months out with a broken tibia, it seems as so David Villa is passed his best at the age of 31. However, his best was fantastic, so he is still a very good player, and would play an important if he came to Chelsea. Villa can either play down the wing or as a striker, although I'm sure he could probably fit in just tucked behind the striker too. David has scored 10 goals in his 22 appearances for Barca this season. Villa impressed at both Valencia and Barcelona, scoring a total of 276 goals in his career in 557 games, being used mainly as a wide man.
Reality - 4/10
Excitability 7/10

Radamel Falcao
Falcao. I must hear a rumor about this man three to four times everyday. However, it doesn't stop being exciting! Falcao has been linked with a move to Chelsea for a couple of seasons, and has also been linked to Man City, Real Madrid and PSG. The Colombian featured in the FIFA Team of the Year, and thoroughly deserved his place. Falcao has lifted Athletico Madrid into second place in the La Liga, with his brilliant record of 21 goals in 19 games for the Spanish side this season. Falcao is in my eyes, without a doubt the best traditional striker in football at the moment, which means teams will have a hefty price tag to pay if they want to sign him. In Spain, every player will have a release clause, and Falcao's is 55million Euro's, which is a lot to ask for. However, it is more likely we will sign a player with such a hefty fee in the summer.
Reality - 6/10
Excitability 11/10

Theo Wallott
This rumor has died down a lot, but I think it is still worth a mention. I am a big fan of Theo, and have been since he joined Arsenal from Southampton in 2006. He has recently proved he can play on both the wing and down the center in the striker role, having been reportedly tutored by legend Thiery Henry whilst he trains at the Shenley training center. Theo has great pace, and has the ability to finish having scored 14 goals this season, as well as making 10 assists. Despite his good record this season, a few Arsenal fans that I know have been quite negative of Theo, arguing that he is lazy and that he doesn't get involved as much. However recent form has changed this, and if he keeps playing the way he is, he would be a great addition to any team in England.
Reality - 4/10
Excitability 7/10

IscoI haven't seen much of Isco, but I have heard a lot. Last week a lot of rumours broke out from numerous sources such as The Mirror, The Daily Mail and The Metro claiming that we had agreed to sign the Spanish international. Unless it's been done behind closed doors (which I doubt), nothing has happened. New rumours of a summer move however have been mentioned however. Isco is a 20 year old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Malaga (Lucas Piazon looks set for a loan move there, if you catch my drift!). Isco has been described as the best Spanish player of his generation. Stat-wise, Isco has looked average in the La Liga this season, but his performances argue with this. He has been impressive in the Champions League with 2 goals and 2 assists, but with Oscar who is a similar age who plays in the same position, I'm not sure I can see this one happening
Reality - 6/10
Excitability 6/10

In conclusion, it is likely that we will add one more addition to the squad in this window, especially with the latest rumours that Marko Marin is off on loan. Although our team is quite impressive at the moment, a bit more depth would be nice, and depth with the talent to change a game. We need to compete in all the remaining competitions we are in, and a push for 2nd place doesn't look impossible. So go on Roman, open your wallet!....again.