There is so much build up and drama on transfer deadline day that everything that follows is a bit of a downer. But does it really need to be that way?
Not at all - because clubs can still snap up free agents and they don't suddenly turn into pumpkins when the clock strikes midnight.
In fact, there is plenty of quality out there. Premier League winners, former Golden Boys and international stars who were playing - and scoring - at the World Cup just matter of weeks ago.
In some European countries such as Turkey, Switzerland and Austria there is an extension to the transfer window so they can still recruit.
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