I get that but he really doesn't seem to be interested in the January window at all. Outside of a cheap1-3m signing or a loan. He's said there's no value and I think hes right. Few top class players move midseason and when they do it'll be at a huge premium
I think it's a myth about no value in January mate
Just checking under Martinez's 2 January windows he's been in charge we brought in McGeady - who was a major long term target of Martinez and loaned in Traore, Lennon
Got rid of Eto'o, got rid of jelavic, got rid of Heitenga
So incoming he hasn't been that active with but he has shipped a fair few established players out there.
As for quality players not being available and fee's being not worth it.
a list of players we have bought in January
John Stones - 3m
Nikica Jelavic - 5.5m and for that seasons impact was immense and we made a profit on him
Darron Gibson - 1m
Seamus Coleman - 60k
Tim Howard - 2m
Stubbs - free
Beattie - 6m
loans
Pienaar
Donovan
Arteta
some good players there that had an impact for us, christ Lennon last season possibly saved us from a relegation fight