Demba Ba

With strikers like Robin van Persie scoring for fun in the Premier League, there is now a desperate need for strikers for this month's transfer market. Here are just three of the biggest names in England who have changed hands or are about to.

Demba Ba saw his opportunity and never looked back. Ba left Newcastle this January citing 'problems' he had with club personnel. He also saw a chance to leave the now relegation candidate, Newcastle. Ba had an amazing start to the 2011/12 campaign and continued to demonstrate his speed and strength throughout the season. It's his scoring touch that makes him so dangerous, not to mention he's slippery to defend.

It wouldn't be a Chelsea article without a snide remark about Fernando Torres. I believe Ba could easily replace Torres. In fact, why not put Torres in behind the Senegalese striker? Just like how Wayne Rooney has fit under van Persie at Manchester United, the same could be done with Torres. I still believe Torres has the talent, and if the two link up, they could break through the defence. Oh, and did I mention that Ba cost the Blues £7.5 million? A steal, compared to the £50 mil they paid out for, you know, Torres.

Daniel Strurridge was the man that made room for Ba at Chelsea. They picked a pretty good time to sell, as Sturridge likely had his best season in England last year. A younger player, he is a strong talent with a lot of raw skill. I really think that this fits what Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers preaches in terms of tactics. He is very fast and has a good boot on him.

Because Sturridge has been underperforming for most of his footballing career, Liverpool's signing is being seen as a gamble. But I really think that Sturridge has the capability to work with Luis Suárez up top. And with another young striker in the ranks, you now have Luis Suárez, Sturridge and Andy Carroll (who is currently on loan to West Ham). That youth could grow together to be a real force up top. Liverpool's owners and the Kop need to be patient with this signing.

Those two strikers have new teams, however, Mario Balotelli doesn't. Balotelli is believed to be on the way out at Manchester City. There is a reason why he is the last of the three strikers in this article: he is the most valuable, though his bad temperament and moodiness have made him a less desirable player (there's even debate about his mental state). Despite this, his size and touch make him an undeniable asset to any team. But since Super Mario is fighting with coaches and making a big to-do about everything, they can't keep him there. He needs a stern coach, at the bare minimum, to make him worth it. Besides, he will likely go for well over £20 million.