This is what James Beattie has to say about the transfer window:
"The transfer window isn't really something we talk or give a lot of thought to as players, which probably tells you all you need to know.
"As a professional footballer, you play for whoever wants you and is prepared to pay your wages.
"If a club decides it no longer wants you and another comes in for you, you accept it and move on.
"It sounds mercenary, but to an extent, you're a bit of a commodity to be bought and sold. In the end, you're like any other employee and you do your best for your employer.
"I think it's certain that the transfer market won't be busy during the window.
"Very few clubs have got any money to spend, so it will only be the clubs at the top and bottom ends of the table who spend for contrasting reasons."
He said this in 2002 and his points are still valid.