For long spells of the January transfer window, it has looked unlikely that Manchester City would sign any players.
But that might be about the change in the coming days.
Pep Guardiola's side had their first slip in weeks on Saturday in the Premier League, potentially giving their rivals a glimmer of hope in the title race. The 1-1 draw with Southampton may have also provided some extra urgency to strengthen the squad too, with a gruelling calendar coming up.