And a position that is typically strengthened this month is in the striking department.
As a result, the list of strikers being linked with moves in January is ever-growing.
Click through the list to see the strikers who could be seeking pastures new this month
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1. Cole Stockton - Morecambe
2021-22 appearances: 27
Goals (All competitions): 18
Linked clubs: Bolton Picture: Charlotte Tattersall Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
2. Freddie Ladapo - Rotherham United
2021-22 appearances: 29
Goals (All competitions): 12
Linked clubs: Sunderland (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
3. Matt Smith - Millwall
2021-22 appearances: 25
Goals (All competitions): 2
Linked clubs: Wigan and Pompey
(Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images) Photo: Jacques Feeney
4. Josh Magennis - Hull City
2021-22 appearances: 22
Goals (All competitions): 2
Linked clubs: Wigan
(Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images) Photo: Jacques Feeney