Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was spared his blushes, Burnley signed a giant, the Frank Lampard era began in earnest at Goodison Park, and Christian Eriksen is returning to the Premier League.
Those were just a few of the highlights as the winter transfer window closed.
1. Aubameyang almost did an Odemwingie
Former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had a nervy day.
The 32-year-old had travelled to Barcelona under the auspices of a family holiday, but also apparently in anticipation of a move to the Nou Camp.
For a while, though, the deal looked to be in jeopardy.