Rumor: Will leave LA Galaxy

Likelihood: Very low

In the days before it was revealed PSG would not sign David Beckham, the Galaxy star made clear that more than one club was in for his services. Now that the dust as cleared around last week's expectation that Beckham was locked into a MLS return, the question lingers: Who might steal Becks from the States?

Beckham trained with Tottenham last winter, and manager Harry Redknapp has been open about his admiration for the former England captain. Would Spurs be willing to bring Beckham back to the Premier League (and in the process, upstage Arsenal's turn back the clock act with Thierry Henry)?

Beyond Spurs, it's hard to see who might be in for Beckham. Perhaps a return to Italy, where the pace of play may be more amenable to a body that was being broken down by Major League Soccer?

Who are these teams that were in for Beckham?

Rumor: To Paris Saint-Germain

Likelihood: Somewhat

With David Beckham ready to stay in Los Angeles, Paris Saint-Germain look set to move on, trying to balance theie global brand with on-field success as they look to augment their squad. As evidenced by their recent coaching change (bringing in Carlo Ancelotti), first place in France just ain't gonna cut it.

Kaka seems to be the perfect combination of global brand, talent, and somebody who could actually move to the club. Real Madrid would love to sell him, but finding a suitor willing to pay for him has been near impossible. While it's unclear where, exactly, Kaka would fit in PSG's 4-2-3-1, Carlo Ancelotti may not inherit the formation. He made be willing to craft a formation that will serve both Javier Pastore and his former star from AC Milan.

Paris Saint-Germain president Leonardo also has a Milan connection with the player, so while Kaka may be keen to fight for a place at Real Madrid, there's a lot to recommend PSG. With a consistent place in Jose Mourinho's side looking unlikely, why not spend six months in Paris? Try it on.

Rumor: To Manchester City

Likelihood:  Not even Al Michaels would ask you to believe in this miracle.

Manchester United are keeping a tight lid on Sir Alex Ferguson's fractious relationship with Wayne Rooney and that hasn't stopped the rumormongers from wagging their tongues about the future of the England striker.

The Independent ran a story on Saturday claiming that Rooney would be sold in January after he reportedly fell out with the United manager over a boozy night out and a poor performance during a training session.

The latest story to emerge is that Rooney is heading for arch rival City in a £60million move although the blue half of Manchester may have to wait until the summer.

The money generated from that deal could then pave the way for the arrival of the creative midfielder United desperately need. Whether that man is Chelsea target Luka Modric remains to be seen, but what of Rooney?

The man himself has said that all the rumors surrounding his future are false and he wants to stay at United for a long time but we can all still remember how he claimed the club lacked ambition and handed in a transfer request just 15 months ago. Sure, he ended up signing a lucrative five-year deal, but ever since Carlos Tevez the idea of an MVP crossing the border ain't just a flight of fancy.  

Rumor: To Manchester City

Likelihood: Low

What looked like it would be a decent fit - de Rossi joining City to play along side Yaya Toure in Roberto Mancini's midfield - now seems a damp squid, with Mancho saying de Rossi wouldn't be going to Eastlands in January. That's not to say there aren't a slew of other clubs that would love to have the Italian international's services, but with his most likely destination possibly off the board, a new frontrunner needs to emerge.

Rumor: To AC Milan

Likelihood: Good

Think back to the years of turmoil Carlos Tevez has created at Eastlands. At no point during that tenure as any connection seemed as strong or made more sense than his link to AC Milan.

True, Milan doesn't need more attackers, but that's our evaluation. From their point of view, the process seems more akin to 'we've had a ton of success with these reclamation projects, and here's another!'

To that end, Milan seems willing to give City some money for their wantaway star. Is it as much money as City could have hoped for last summer? Of course not. You know how it works. City gambled that they could keep Tevez and either reincorporate him into the team or restore his market value. That didn't work out so well.

City's hopes should now be disillusioned. They can't realistically look at Carlos and see the great 2009-10 season. All that they could see is 'hey, there's that guy that's been in Argentina for the past two months. We should try to get something for him.'

Rumor: To Chelsea

Likelihood: Again, Chelsea in winter? Who knows.

Anyone 'blessed' with the looks of Lou Ferrigno would be forgiven for thinking the world had dealt them a bum hand. But this is no ordinary Hulk. The Porto striker was linked with Chelsea in the summer and the rumor shows no sign of abating now that the transfer window has reopened.

The links are obvious. Hulk and Falcao formed an incredible partnership last season with Porto under the stewardship of Andre Villas-Boas. The Portuguese is looking for a couple of signings this month, so put two and two get together and what does that make? Correct. Five.

So what's the problem? The small matter of an £88million buy-out clause. Hulk's agent made a few noises about his client being interested in a move to Stamford Bridge at the end of the year but that lead has now gone decidely cold.

Admittedly Hulk won't stay with Porto for the rest of his career but for now he's happy - and that means AVB needs to avert his admiring gaze elsewhere. 

Rumor: To Paris Saint-Germain

Likelihood: Low

Stoke manager Tony Pulis must watch Premier League highlights through gritted teeth when it comes to showing Newcastle on the box. Pulis turned down the chance to sign the Senegal striker 12 months ago because of a failed medical.

As decisions go, it's up there with the worst, but Ba's future is now up in the air after it was revealed he has a £10million release clause - although it maybe even half that price. That figure is looking pretty cheap even at the top end judging by his scoring record this season.  

Ba is second only to Arsenal striker Robin van Persie in the goalscoring charts with 15, which has put clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert. Worse news for Magpies boss Alan Pardew followed when Ba admitted he would be interested in joining the team he supports - Paris Saint-Germain.

So why can Pardew breathe easy - at least for the next six months? Step forward the African Cup of Nations. Ba is currently away on international duty and the transfer window will be closed by the time he gets back.

Pardew may be missing his main main until mid-February at the latest, but that's now looking like a blessing in disguise.  

Rumor: To Chelsea

Likelhood: Chelsea in winter? Who knows.

Krasic is currently collecting cobwebs on the bench at Juventus, though he remains the type of player that could be wildly successful in England. Many Premier League clubs' lasting memory of the former CSKA Moscow star is probably his tearing apart Manchester United in Champions League two years ago.

In the interim, Krasic moved to Turin, had some initial success (and embarrassing moments, like his punishment for diving), but under Alberto Conte, he's lost his place in the team. Given Juve's undefeated in league, don't expect them to revisit the decision.

Milos would be a valued addition for almost anybody, but whether he would break the starting XI for the Premier League's best is a different proposition. For Chelsea, he'd be an interesting option on the right, though profiling as more of an outright winger than an inside forward, Krasic may not be the ideal fit for Andre Villas-Boas.

US fans will be no stranger to the talent of Loic Remy, who stepped off the bench to score the winner for France against Jurgen Klinsmann's men in an international friendly in November.

The Marseille striker is now attracting the attention of Tottenham boss Harrry Redknapp (who isn't these days?) but what are the chances of him ending up at White Hart Lane?

Well, Harry is prepared to offer the French club cash plus perennial bench warmer Roman Pavlyuchenko to get his man. Yet, that kind of bid is unlikely to persuade sporting director Jose Anigo to part with his star man, who has scored a healthy nine goals for Marseille this season. 

Harry is just going to have to look elsewhere - and Pavlyuchenko, who has a firm offer from money-bags Anzhi Makhachkala, is just going to have to continue his bench duties unless Spurs lower their asking price.

Rumor:  To Arsenal

Likelihood: Good

Salomon Kalou to Arsenal? It's a move that many would have dismissed out of hand, but all the signs suggest this is one deal that could happen.

The Chelsea forward has been a bit-part player for much of his career at Stamford Bridge, but now Gunners boss Arsene Wenger could be on the brink of signing Kalou for as little as £3million.All the signs are there that a deal could happen. Kalou has apparently left an African Cup of Nations training camp with Ivory Coast to tie up the deal.

Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas has already stated he wants to sign two players during the transfer window and the sale of Kalou would free up a bit of cash.The Blues don't mind doing business with their London rivals either as the loan move of Yossi Benayoun testifies, so we reckon this is one rumor which has legs.