Transfer deadline day invariably sees plenty of focus on those players who secure their moves before the clock runs down.
But what about those who don't get their wish? Once the frustration fades, they must be reintegrated into a squad they're probably on the fringes of by a manager who expected they'd be gone.
In football, however, circumstances and fortunes can shift quickly and unexpectedly, so not getting that January switch can prove to be a blessing in disguise for some.
We take a closer look at 10 players who ended up going nowhere in the January window and what happens next.