We are already past the first week of the midseason business period for European soccer clubs, but when is transfer deadline day?

The January transfer window is open and teams around the Premier League would be wise to reinforce their squads ahead of the business end of the season. Liverpool have been the best team in the country so far and hold a commanding lead atop the table halfway through the campaign.

Renowned for providing plenty of drama, controversy and money-spinning madness, the opening of Europe’s January transfer window usually pre-empts a frenzied circus of activity. Whether it's adding much-needed quality in forward areas,