Rumor: To AC Milan, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain.

Likelihood: Very small chance.

Only two days to go until the Carlos Tevez saga finally comes to an end before it all restarts again in the summer. So what are the chances that one of the most vilified men in football (second only to the equally loathsome Kia Joorabchian) will finally get his New Year wish and leave Manchester City? AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani is going to be in his office from 9-7pm Monday and Tuesday just waiting for a 'you win' call from City. That is unlikely to happen considering the Rossoneri has already signed Maxi Lopez on loan from Catania and the figure quoted for Tevez doesn't seem to be remotely close to matching City's estimation. Factor into the equarion that Alexandre Pato is staying at the San Siro so there won't be any spare cash kicking around. 

That only leaves Inter Milan and Paris Saint-German, who have already pulled out of the running so it looks like Tevez is walking down a one-way street with a brick wall right at the end of it. So unless one of the parties blinks first it seems Mr Tevez is going to have plenty of time to work on his golf swing in Argentina.

Rumor: To Paris Saint-Germain

Likelihood: Low

Three weeks ago, this rumor made sense. Now? With Kaka and Mesut Oezil proving compatible in Jose Mourinho's starting XI? No way Mourinho and Real Madrid don't see this as a chance to salvage the Kaka purchase. At a minimum, they're not longer likely to see at a huge loss.

Rumor: For sale (best offer), interesting trade considered

Likelihood: Low

Andy Carroll had an assist on Saturday's winning goal and nearly headed some an insurance tally moments later. It's unlikely that performance will silence the doubters. While it's unclear Liverpool agree with the detractors, their management will always be creative. They took the money on Torres last year, and while that looks like a steal now, at the time, supporters were mixed. They may be willing to make another risky move.

Rumor: Will quit Lille next summer

Likelihood: Almost certain

The great thing about rumors is that they are just that - rumors. Eden Hazard has featured prominently in our top 10 throughout the season and delving into the archive we discovered one entry with our firmly held belief that Hazard would not be leaving Lille in the summer. That opinion is in desperate need of an upgrade. In fact, we're pretty sure that he will be moving on at the end of the season and England is his preferred destination. So says the man himself, but where to? The usual suspects have all been mentioned as candidates to buy him (Manchester City, United, Arsenal and Tottenham), but former France international Christophe Dugarry reckons it won't be any of these. "I'll bet it's Chelsea," he said. Why Dugarry would know more than any of us is anybody's guess, but with the Blues currently £8million short of the £33m release clause there's a long way to go before this highly-skilled artisan laces up his boots for another club.    

Rumor: To Chelsea

Likelihood: On Tuesday? Very low.

Porto seem to have already made their moves for the transfer window, buying Lucho Gonzalez and Marko Jaric on Monday while shipping two players out. That looks like a refitting, not a rebuilding. Chelsea, however, has a way of casting January magic. If Tuesday comes and goes without them making a move, it would be an uncommonly quiet window for the Blues. The question is: Will Hulk be this year's surprise?

Rumor: To Corinthians

Likelihood: Good

Corinthians are one of the few clubs in Brazil that would afford Ronaldinho, the former Barcelona and Milan start still one of the highest paid players in the world even after leaving Europe. With rumors of Flamengo having fallen behind in their payments to Ronaldinho, Gaucho is looking to move on. Corinthians, a Copa Libertadores qualified team, seems a perfect fit, but are they saving their money for Carlos Tevez?

Rumor: to leave Bayer as soon as possible

Likelihood: Good

Ballack is still popular amongst Leverkusen's supporters, yet he's no longer a regular in Bayer's XI. Management has gone so far as to label Ballack's return from Chelsea a failure, and rather than having a vocal, unhappy but popular player around, the club would just assume Ballack find greener pastures. Will those pastures be in Major League Soccer?

Rumor: to Flamengo.

Likelihood: Good, though perhaps not on deadline day.

An interesting dynamic seems to be developing with Flamengo, who just recently paid a handsome sum for Vagner Love. While the club isn't certain to keep Ronalindho, having fallen behind in payments to him, they keep buying. Whether Marquez is added to that list remains to be seen, but it certainly seems to fit. Flamengo, in theory, can afford him, while Marquez has said he doesn't want to go back to Mexico yet. With a European return unlikely and New York wanting to move on, Brazil is looking brighter than normal.

Rumor: To Villarreal

Likelihood: Low

Will this finally be the end of Gio at Spurs? Don't bet on it. Sevilla recently ended their long pursuit of dos Santos because Tottenham wouldn't come off their price. There's not reason to think even more cash-strapped Villarreal will have more success. Perhaps there's a loan to be had, but it looks more likely that Spurs will retain possession a star they won't let shine.

Rumor: To Paris Saint-Germain, possibly elsewhere

Likelihood: Low, for Tuesday

Marvin has recently made waves by saying that he'd be willing to listen to offers to go elsewhere, and since he's French them automatically linked him to PSG. In the past, Martin has been linked with Arsenal, which would be a perfect fit not only because he is French, he fills a mild need and fits Arsenal's style, but he also may just be within the limited amount Arsenal's willing to spend. Whether that happens on Tuesday, though, is a long shot.