The general perception is that signing footballers in the January transfer window is risky business, and Manchester City fans know that better than most.
Although in recent times the likes of Aymeric Laporte and Gabriel Jesus have shown that mid-season arrivals can be successful, City have signed plenty of duds over the years.
Benjani, Felipe Caicedo, Wilfried Bony - the list goes on. All of these players scored the odd goal for the Blues before disappearing into obscurity, rarely to be heard of ever again. But one January signing is still playing a key role in the club's quest for success.
