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Swansea City's priorities remain much the same as they were when the January transfer window swung into action.

First and foremost, they badly need a striker to score the goals they need to survive and provide new head coach Francesco Guidolin with a genuine option up top.

The lack of movement so far, however, has not been for a lack of trying. Huw Jenkins has been desperately trying to bring in more firepower, and the Swans have been linked with a host of names.

So what has happened to those rumoured to be making the move to South Wales? Is there any chance of one or more of them making a dramatic deadline day entrance and getting Jim White excited on Sky Sports News?

We took a closer look.

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Giuseppe Rossi

The first man to be linked with a move, Rossi was said to be looking for first team football to strengthen his claim for a Euro 2016 spot. That part was true, as the Italian recently sealed a loan move to Spanish side Levante. Swansea may well have been put off by his dreadful recent injury record.

How Likely?: 0/5

Loic Remy

After a poor cameo performance against Arsenal, Chelsea look set to allow Remy a loan move this month. Swansea have been linked but look to be behind Newcastle and Crystal Palace in the race for the Frenchman. Palace will be confident the chance to stay in London will appeal, while Remy enjoyed a very successful spell at Newcastle in the 2013/14 season.

How Likely?: 3/5

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Manolo Gabbiadini

Swansea have been linked on numerous occasions this January with the Italy international, but there would appear to be little prospect of a deal being struck. Gabbiadini has the chance to chase the scudetto with current club and Serie A leaders Napoli, even if he is below Gonzalo Higuain in the Naples pecking order. Wolfsburg are said be hovering with a €25 million bid, which you would expect to immediately price Swansea out of the market.

How Likely?: 2/5

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Luis Muriel

Linked earlier in the month, it is perhaps surprising that the arrival of Francesco Guidolin did not herald a new wave of rumours. The Colombian striker played under Guidolin at Udinese, making his name as one of the most talented forwards in Europe. Has never quite kicked on, however, with four goals in 22 appearances for Sampdoria this term suggesting he is not the reliable goal scorer Swansea want.

How Likely?: 1/5

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Jermain Defoe

Certainly fitting the bill as a reliable poacher, Defoe was linked to be part of a swap deal involving Bafetimbi Gomis. A superb run of form (including a hat-trick at the Liberty Stadium) has convinced Big Sam to make him his main man up front, and his age and wages make this a high-risk move that Swansea would probably be unwilling to entertain.

How Likely?: 0.5/5

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Andre Gray

Some of the nationals suggested a move may have been in the pipeline, but those reports quickly evaporated when it was realised that Gray had already played for two clubs this season. Newcastle United thought signing him on loan might take advantage of a loophole in the FIFA rules, but it was never convincing. Strongly expect him to say and continue his scintillating form at Burnley.

How Likely? : 0/5

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Wilfried Bony

Unsurprisingly, the rumour that generated the most excitement among Swansea fans. Seemingly behind Sergio Aguero and youngster Kelechi Iheanacho in Manuel Pellegrini's thoughts, it was suggested the money still owed by City could help broker a shock return. Bony poured cold water over the claims, however, and his exorbitant wages would be a big stumbling block.

How Likely?: 1/5

Keita Balde Diao

La Masia graduate Diao was another to be touted in the Italian press as interesting Huw Jenkins and Swansea. He has been a regular this season for Lazio, scoring as recently as last Saturday in a 4-1 win over Chievo. Doing a deal for the Spaniard would catch almost everyone by surprise.

How Likely? : 1/5

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Seydou Doumbia

The man Swansea made their main target this month. It has proved to a complicated situation, however, with Doumbia seemingly happy at CSKA Moscow, where his goal scoring record is simply outstanding. So outstanding that the likes of Marseille, AC Milan and table-topping Leicester City are all said to have joined the race. Nevertheless, you suspect this is still the deal Swansea would love to do.

How Likely? : 3.5/5

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Steven Naismith

Alan Curtis said he was interested, but so was Norwich boss Alex Neil. Crucially, his board were willing to stump up the eye-watering £8.5 million to get the deal done. The Scot showed his potential worth with a lovely finish on debut against Liverpool.

How Likely? : 0/5

Patrick Bamford

The rumour mill has gone very quiet on this one, but it's a deal that still looks like it would make sense. Bamford knows where the goal is, and Chelsea will almost certainly want to send him out somewhere they think he will get first-team action. If Swansea reach deadline day without reinforcements, is Bamford the kind of man they may feel forced to move for?

How Likely? : 3/5

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Dwight Gayle

According to Sky Sports, Swansea are leading the race to land the Crystal Palace forward. Has been inconsistent since the Eagles broke their transfer record to sign him in the summer of 2013, and manager Alan Pardew seems unconvinced.

A lightning second half hat-trick against Charlton in the Capital One Cup earlier this campaign showed what he is capable of. Swansea will likely be drawn to the chance to help him fulfill his undoubted potential.

With Crystal Palace bringing in Emmanuel Adebayor, Gayle may be surplus to requirements.

How Likely? : 4/5

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Sandro Ramirez

The Barcelona man has been heavily linked with a move away, but is Swansea a likely destination? If, as rumoured, Tottenham and Leicester want to bring him in to bolster their title charges, the Swans might have a tough time convincing him a move to south Wales is his best bet.

How Likely? : 2/5

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Gregoire Defrel

Swansea had scouts watching Defrel in action as his Sassuolo side took on Torino. They were unlikely to be impressed, however, as stats website whoscored.com rated him as the worst player on the pitch that night. A strong dribbler and a lively forward, Defrel is talented but the Frenchman has only netted three times this time campaign.

How Likely? : 2.5/5

Fabio Borini

A sentimental return to Swansea for the man who did so much to see them over the line in Brendan Rodgers' promotion winning 2011 campaign has been touted, but seems unlikely. A switch involving Andre Ayew has been ruled out by the club, while Borini himself is said to be settled on Wearside and not looking for a move.

How Likely? : 1.5/5

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Sebastien Haller

The newest rumour has linked Swansea with a move for prolific French forward Sebastian Haller. Haller has been heavily linked with Norwich and Sunderland in the past, with the Swans now said to be ready to step in. FC Utrecht's player of the year last season, but are the Dutch club likely to do business with the club they are still in dispute with over the Michel Vorm transfer?

How Likely? : 3/5

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Jordan Rhodes

The Championship's most notorious goal plunderer was probably an inevitability to be linked with Swansea at some point this month, and so it proved. For whatever reason, there remains some doubt as to whether Rhodes could cut in the Premier League, despite scoring 82 goals in 154 league games for Blackburn.

Swansea would be unlikely to shell out the £10 million plus likely to be required to pull off a deal, and Middlesbrough and Hull are both said to be interested.

How Likely? : 1.5/5

Felipe Caicedo

The former Manchester City flop has rebuilt his career at Espanyol, as well as becoming one of Ecuador's top 10 goal scorers with an impressive 19 goals in 59 games. He is said to have a £7.3 million release clause and has been reportedly been touted to a number of Premier League clubs. Would be a big gamble, as Caicedo has apparently been offered an enormous financial package to move to China.

How Likely? : 1.5/5

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Zach Clough

Swansea have reportedly been keeping an eye on the talented young Bolton forward, and have been linked with a £2 million swoop as the Wanderers desperately try to avoid administration. He could have a very bright future in the game, but it remains to be seen what impact he could have at the highest level right now.

How Likely? : 2/5