Winter's five biggest J-League transfers

Continuing Goal.com's build-up to the 2012 J-League season, we review five of the biggest transfers to have taken place this winter in Japan

Park and Go

Playing time for Arsenal's Park Chu-Young has been scarce but new South Korea manager Choi Kang-Hee could not resist calling him up for February's big match against Kuwait

Maradona calls for Al Wasl funds or he'll quit

The former Argentina coach is angry with club management for affording him only a 'restricted budget' during January, while other clubs signed players like Luca Toni

Korea boss worried by Park's lack of games

The new Taeguk Warriors coach is already learning about the difficulties of international football, with concerns about preparation time and his players' lack of match action

Shanghai in discussions with Stoke's Upson

UPDATED: The former England international was believed to be the Super League's club target but the situation has reportedly changed with a Barcelona defender in the mix for a move

Usami: I'd rather not stay at Bayern

The Bavarians are keen to extend the Japan international's stay, but the player is less enthusiastic about their proposal as he wants a club that can give him regular football

UAE FA chairman dismisses Trapattoni link

The 72-year-old Italian has been linked with the Emirati job along with several other big names including Dick Advocaat, Marco Van Basten and Diego Maradona