For sides struggling towards the bottom end of the Premier League, the arrival of January can be like an oasis in the harshest of deserts. It provides an opportunity for survival.
But January is nearly over, with under a week left of the transfer window. Business may be ticking on in the background, but for many sides it needs to come to the fore soon to have any chance of staying in the Premier League. Others need to keep hold of the players they already own.
Sportsmail has taken a look at the ins and outs and the business that could still be conducted for the bottom six sides in the English top flight.