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The countdown to transfer deadline day seems to be filling most fans with anxiety rather than excitement.
Business has generally been slow across Europe's top leagues, but now it will kick into gear—especially in England.
There is a sense of dread among supporters of big clubs that they are not going to get the pick-me-up they need...while smaller clubs worry about the threat of their best players being poached.
There will be plenty of activity over the coming days, so we have reached out to B/R sources to get an idea about what to make of some major storylines before Friday's cut-off.