5 Premier League strikers who could benefit from a move in January

The January transfer window is just a fortnight away and a large number of transfers are on the verge of taking place across positions and between clubs. The window pertaining to the Premier League, in particular, will be fascinating to watch as there are a number of want-away players in the top-flight scattered across clubs.

In the striking department, most Premier League clubs have 3-4 forwards in their squad and a few managers have struggled to give the players ample playing time this season. While there might be other issues as well, a footballer who is not consistently playing is an unhappy footballer.

Here we take a look at five Premier League strikers who could be on the verge of a move to another club in January.

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#5 Danny Ings

Liverpool and England international striker, Danny Ings has struggled with massive injuries in the last three seasons, keeping him out of action. He has recently returned to first-team football and continues his physical and mental rehabilitation and redevelopment.

Given Liverpool's wealth of striking options, Ings could opt for a move in the January transfer window to improve his game time. An experienced player, a move could work well for the player as he gets to re-establish himself.

The Englishman, now 25 years old has played just 340 mins of league football in the past three seasons and is itching for game-time. A move away from Liverpool will help the player build back confidence and work as a smart economic move for the club.

Ings could move back to Burnley or join West Bromwich Albion to name a few clubs who are tracking the player.

#4 Leonardo Ulloa

Ulloa could leave in January

Leicester City forward Leonardo Ulloa has played 8 minutes in the Premier League so far this season. He played in the club's last two games for a minute and seven minutes respectively.

With Jamie Vardy, Shinji Okazaki, Islam Slimani and Kelechi Iheanacho all ahead of the Premier League winner, he has been looking for a move away from Leicester and it may come to fruition in January.

A decent finisher and good hold up player, Ulloa is a good threat from set pieces and could be a useful option for few other Premier League clubs such as Newcastle United, West Brom and Brighton.

The 31-year-old is likely to leave the club in January and a few clubs could suit the profile of player and vice versa.

#3 Diafra Sakho

Sakho could be let go by West Ham

Senegal and West Ham United striker, Diafra Sakho, pushed for a move away from the club before the start of the season and could on the move in January. Having played 272 minutes so far this season, Sakho has netted only a goal and recorded a single assist.

With Carroll, Chicharito, Antonio and Ayew all part of the rotation mix, Sakho could be deemed surplus to requirements under Moyes and replaced with a player with a better goalscoring record.

The 27-year-old began his career at Metz and moved to the Hammers in 2014. Next for the Hammers are crucial away games to Stoke and Bournemouth with must win a home game to Newcastle between the away fixtures and if Sakho doesn't impress the new manager he could be on his way out.

#2 Ahmed Musa

Musa could leave Leicester City

Ahmed Musa has not appeared in a single Premier League game this season under former Craig Shakespeare and current boss Claude Puel. The 25-year-old signed for Leicester last season and struggled to adapt to the physicality of the league in his first year at the club.

With Jamie Vardy, Shinji Okazaki, Islam Slimani and Kelechi Iheanacho all ahead of the Nigerian forward, Musa could be on his way out of the club and in search of regular first-team football. The quick, nimble-footed, brilliant finisher Musa is an experienced young player with a number of suitors lurking in the wings.

With a few tough fixtures up next for the club -- two home fixtures against Palace, Man United followed by two away games at Watford and Liverpool -- Musa is unlikely to get any playing time at the club.

#1 Olivier Giroud

Giroud celebrates a goal for Arsenal

Olivier Giroud has been used a substitute for a large part of the season and has found himself last in the pecking order at the club in the attacking department behind Alexander Lacazette, Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck. He made his first Premier League start of the season against West Ham United in midweek, in a game that finished 0-0.

Giroud was certain about his departure from the club before the start of the campaign with a move to Everton all but completed. However, he made the decision of staying with the Gunners for another year as he believed he had unfinished business with the club.

A move away from Arsenal looks likely in January and a host of clubs will be looking to acquire the services of the tall creative forward.