No number of TV crews camped outside Premier League training grounds can change the fact the January transfer window isn't as exciting as the summer window.
The winter window is a difficult time to make any major changes to teams. Unsurprisingly, most sides are unwilling to let their best players go mid-season considering the lack of time to bring in a suitable alternative.
This means those who are available to the likes of Manchester United have an asterisk attached to their names. Look at the Reds' pursuit of a striker, for example.
It is clear to anyone who has watched United this season that the club is crying out for a leading striker. Rasmus Hojlund could make the grade at some stage but he is not in a position to lead the line right now. READ MORE: United warned against Choupo-Moting signing READ MORE: United's stance on Varane and Martial His meagre goal return in the Premier League has led pundits and fans alike to call for the club to sign a senior centre forward, but the players being linked with the club are frustratingly predictable.