Nice clear summary. There is another reason the January window has fewer transactions.
The selling clubs know that buying clubs are likely to be somewhat desperate and they charge higher prices. I think of this is a "January tax" equivalent of the so-called "English tax." As a result, only clubs desperate to avoid relegation or making a push for Europe are going to be willing to spend the extra money.
Nice clear summary. There is another reason the January window has fewer transactions.
The selling clubs know that buying clubs are likely to be somewhat desperate and they charge higher prices. I think of this is a "January tax" equivalent of the so-called "English tax." As a result, only clubs desperate to avoid relegation or making a push for Europe are going to be willing to spend the extra money.
For a quick explanation, you did a great job, getting in lots of important information. I especially liked reading about the MLS transfer window.