When a team records a slightly-underwhelming draw, you will often hear pundits or managers suggest it will be viewed better if it's followed up by a win.
That is arguably an approach Manchester City could take when assessing their January transfer window, which was as quiet as everybody expected.
Ferran Torres wanted to leave and got his transfer to Barcelona, earning City an immediate profit of £26m, potentially rising further, while there was a surprise arrival in the form of Argentina international Julian Alvarez. The 21-year-old will remain on loan at River Plate until July at least, but is seen as a City player in the future, and could take Torres' place in the squad.
