Top scorers in the Championship may be among the players Premier League teams are most interested in signing, but their prices will be high. For Sheffield United, Burnley, and Luton Town, the January transfer window may represent their best chance of avoiding Premier League relegation. 
Even though the table appears slightly more optimistic than it did a week ago, Luton supporters could still raise an eyebrow at that.
All three of the promoted teams are expected to drop straight back down by bookmakers, which would only occurred twice in Premier League history (the other being 1997–98). When Luton defeated Sheffield United on Boxing Day, they became the first promoted team this season to win the league back-to-back, giving Rob Edwards’ team a better chance of surviving.
It is no longer absurd to argue that the Hatters have the best chance of the three to remain up, but they also have the best chance of spending the
least in January following a clever summer that saw them spend just £9.5 million following their play-off victory.
Ross Barkley, a free agent who has started their previous nine Premier League games, is leading the assault, though. The 30-year-old midfielder, who once played for Everton and Chelsea, has been an integral part of Luton’s team this season. He has tried the second-most shots and played the most passes of any outfield player.
On December 23, Barkley assisted Andros Townsend in the 1-0 victory over Newcastle, demonstrating the importance of elite skill in a group that is mainly young.
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