The arrival of Peter Thompson on loan during the January transfer window has had a big influence on the team.

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Saha's departure leaves the Premier League champions short of striking capability and could pave the way for the arrival of Tottenham's Dimitar Berbatov before the transfer window closes on Monday.

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The arrival of the trio on the final day of the transfer window comes after the signing of FC Seoul's Ki Sung-Yong, Thomas Rogne from Stabaek, Brondby's Morten Rasmussen and Jos Hooiveld from AIK Stockholm.

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