And there we have it. The January transfer window is closed for another year, and though it was a relatively quiet month when it came to big-money deals, that does now mean we could be set up for another blockbuster summer in terms of comings and goings.

The January transfer window has become an increasingly frugal period in modern times, as leading clubs largely save their pennies for extravagant summer splurges. Instead, many will be looking to the free-agent market and the possibility of laying the groundwork to sign a potentially key player for absolutely nothing. As it stands, there are plenty of big names who could be available on a free transfer in the summer.

Julian Nagelsmann has been told to scrap Joshua Kimmich’s role in midfield, with Leon Goretzka described as the main victim for club and country.

Sami Khedira has been impressed by Leon Goretzka desire to fight for his place in the Bayern Munich team after being linked with a move away.

Leroy Sane departs Bayern Munich with emotion and backs Jamal Musiala to inherit the iconic No.10 shirt, saying the youngster has "great things ahead."