The January transfer window always throws up at least one ridiculous transfer as Premier League clubs struggle to sign their top targets without forking out huge sums of money. Usually, a third or fourth choice is drafted in at a knock-down price to save a club's fortunes, and this season will most likely be little different.

Whether this transfer window will see another Andy Carroll style signing or not is unknown, but there will certainly be a high amount of wheeler-dealing as teams look to strengthen their weaknesses and get in some much needed experience for the business end of the season.

This top 15 is a list of potential January bargains filled with out-of-favour underperformers, ageing bench-warmers, unregistered reserves and clubs looking to cash-in on their stars before they leave for free in the summer.

So read on to check out this January's top 15 bargains available to any club willing to take a punt or splash the cash for a reduced price winter signing.

Click on Shay Given below to unveil the 15

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