TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY PREVIEW!

Premier League spending on transfers in a single season could break the £1bn mark for the first time.

The 2014-15 campaign saw a record £965m spent, but this has already been surpassed this season and it is likely the final figure will be in excess of £1bn by Monday’s 23:00 GMT deadline.

Most of the Premier League deals done in this transfer window have been by teams near the foot of the table and it would appear that business will remain restricted to the bottom half clubs as they seek to climb up the table.

The most expensive signings by a British club have been the £12m Newcastlespent on England midfielders Jonjo Shelvey and Andros Townsend. The most expensive sale has been Brazil midfielder Ramires’ move from Chelsea to Chinese club Jiangsu Suning for £25m.

The window however is not shut yet- Here are five player’s that could be on their way to a new club by 11PM tonight:

Saido Berahino (West Bromwich Albion)

POSSIBLE DESTINATION? Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur

WHY? Newcastle – who have made a £21m bid – are desperate to add some firepower in an attempt to drag themselves up the table and, for all his fragile relationship with West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace since a move to Spurs fell down in August, Berahino brings goals.

Spurs’ need is not so desperate but history suggests he is a player manager Mauricio Pochettino rates as potential support for Harry Kane, who Berahino has partnered for England U21s.

LIKELY COST? £25m.

WHERE WILL HE FIT IN? He is a young player with pace and an ability to become a regular goalscorer – important assets for any team. He scored 14 league goals for the Baggies last season and was central to their survival and has 22 goals in 88 Premier League games in all.

At Newcastle he would become a focal point alongside 21-year-old Aleksandar Mitrovic. At Spurs he would lend valuable support to Kane but also provide a danger with his ability to drop deep.

WILL IT HAPPEN? May go down to the wire and no-one should expect the tough negotiator Peace to offer any bargains to potential suitors – August demonstrated he will not be railroaded into doing business. Newcastle could also find Peace unwilling to do a deal that would considerably strengthen a close rival. And of course Spurs love a late deal.

Alex Teixeira (Shakhtar Donetsk)

POSSIBLE DESTINATION? Liverpool, Chelsea

WHY? A late developer, the 26-year-old Brazilian has scored 22 goals in 15 league games and four in 10 Champions League games for Ukrainian side Shakhtar this season, attracting attention from major clubs elsewhere in Europe.

Liverpool have scored just 30 goals in 23 Premier League games this season and with Daniel Sturridge more or less a permanent spectator and doubts about whether £32.5m summer signing Christian Benteke fits manager Jurgen Klopp’s high-intensity pressing style, their situation has become urgent.

LIKELY COST? Shakhtar say Teixeira has a £53.2m buyout clause in his contract – higher than an original £38m valuation. Liverpool have so far only offered £24m with £3m in add-ons according to Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin – hence no deal so far.

WHERE WILL HE FIT IN? Teixeira will fit the Klopp template, mobile and busy as part of an attacking spearhead with the likes of fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino. Would be a big statement of intent and he would have responsibility for solving the goalscoring gap caused by injuries to the likes of Sturridge, Divock Origi and Danny Ings.

WILL IT HAPPEN? Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre flew to Shakhtar’s winter training camp in Florida to open negotiations and more hard talking needs to be done.

Teixeira is desperate for the move to go through and join compatriots Philippe Coutinho, Lucas and Firmino in Liverpool’s senior ranks, saying: “I want to be there but that is up to the club president now. I can only hope. I’ve played with Coutinho since we were 10 and it would be a lot of fun to play with him again.”

Whether he gets his wish depends on Liverpool increasing their offer and Shakhtar meeting them somewhere in the middle – but time is against this one.

Loic Remy (Chelsea)

POSSIBLE DESTINATION? Leicester City, Newcastle United

WHY? Remy is a goalscorer of proven Premier League pedigree who is on the market because of lack of opportunities since his £10.5m move to Chelsea from Queen’s Park Rangers in August 2014.

As demonstrated by their interest in Berahino, Newcastle manager Steve McClaren wants to add goal threat to his struggling side while Premier League leaders Leicester want to add quality from a position of strength.

LIKELY COST? £11.5m.

WHERE WILL HE FIT IN? At Leicester he would provide support and strength for the speed and mobility of Jamie Vardy and the creativity of Riyad Mahrez.

Remy would be the spearhead at Newcastle. He is fondly remembered on Tyneside after a successful loan spell from QPR in 2013-14, when he scored 14 goals in 27 appearances. He also has a very respectable overall Premier League record of 28 goals in 71 games.

WILL IT HAPPEN? There’s a good chance he will leave Chelsea, who are ready to accept offers after the loan signing of Alexandre Pato. The price is reasonable by current standards and he would fit the bill for any side seeking goals.

Dwight Gayle (Crystal Palace)

POSSIBLE DESTINATION? Swansea City

WHY? The pacy striker is not part of manager Alan Pardew’s plans at Crystal Palace this season and has yet to score in the Premier League in the current campaign – but Gayle got 10 in 29 appearances last season and the 26-year-old might just benefit from a change of scenery.

LIKELY COST? £7m

WHERE WILL HE FIT IN? Swansea have been forced to look at strikers because Bafetimbi Gomis’ form has faded after a bright start and he would be an energetic partner for Andre Ayew.

WILL IT HAPPEN? There is a deal to be done there and if Swansea come up with a good offer then do not see Palace resisting too hard on this one.

Mathieu Debuchy (Arsenal)

POSSIBLE DESTINATION? Aston Villa, Sunderland

WHY? The 30-year-old France right-back has fallen down the pecking order and been troubled by injury during his time at Arsenal following a £10m move from Newcastle United in 2014. Debuchy has made only two Premier League appearances this season so it makes perfect sense for him to move on.

LIKELY COST? Initial loan.

WHERE WILL HE FIT IN? Aston Villa manager Remi Garde is hoping to clinch a deal that will allow his fellow countryman to add experience at the highest level to a side currently looking certainties for relegation. Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce may be tempted into a late move but Garde will know the player and is currently in pole position.

WILL IT HAPPEN? There’s a strong expectation Debuchy will go before the deadline, with Villa currently favourites.