As the Premier League January transfer deadline day looms large, many clubs are still searching for that one signing that could help them push on in the second half of the season.
While most fans will be focusing on the incomings, there are a number of sides who will also be looking at outgoings to help either trim the squad or balance the books.
With that, those involved in transfers will keep an eye out for when other windows close around the globe, with clubs in those leagues still able to acquire players.
The Saudi Pro League – one of the most prominent actors in the summer window – closed on Tuesday, January 30, with little activity in terms of Premier League action, after recent reports that Miguel Almiron will not be leaving Newcastle United.
Timo Werner was Tottenham’s first signing of the January transfer window
The north London side fought off interest from Bayern Munich to secure the services of Radu Dragusin as their second signing of the January window
Mail Sport breaks down when the biggest windows will close
Which windows are still open and when do they close?
- Saudi Pro League – Tuesday, January 30
- Premier League – Thursday, February 1
- Belgian Pro League – Thursday, February 1
- Ligue 1 – Thursday, February 1
- Serie A – Thursday, February 1
- Bundesliga – Thursday, February 1
- Eredivisie – Thursday, February 1
- Portuguese Primera Liga – Friday, February 2
- Turkish Super Lig – Friday, February 9
What are the biggest deals that could still take place?
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is still an option for Chelsea despite suffering an injury that will keep him out of action for up to 10 weeks
Spurs may make a late move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher
Brentford’s move for Antonio Nusa has stalled alerting a number of Premier League sides.
It has been a relatively quiet transfer window for the Premier League clubs, with Tottenham‘s signings of Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin the biggest deals of the winter period so far.
And the North London side may not be finished there as they maintain their interest in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
But with the window open for a few more days, there are still a number of deals that could still get done before it slams shut.
One deal that…