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As expected, the winter transfer market has been very slow once again this season. The biggest moves have been out of Spain, with Rossi signing for Fiorentina, and Llorente agreeing terms with Juventus, albeit that his transfer will not take place until the end of the season. Guardiola has also confirmed he will be leaving us to join Bayern Munich in the summer, a bit of a surprise after so many rumours of his going either to England or Italy. Some La Liga clubs have added to their squads though, with Málaga, Osasuna, Deportivo and Granada the most active. There may though still be some interesting last minute signings, with Real Madrid looking to cover for Casillas after he broke a thumb midweek, and also trying to off-load the likes of Kaká. Many rumours also as to whether David Villa will go, although the only move really expected in the Nou camp is the loaning out of players such as Cuenca or Dos Santos for them to gain playing experience. Whatever happens in the next few days, the window closes again at midnight on Thursday, and (with the usual exceptions) no more moves will be allowed until the end of the season. (25.01.13)

PS. As we were going to press news came in that Real Madrid had signed Diego López from Sevilla. López was previously an understudy to Casillas, but a move to Villarreal brought him international recognition. The reported fee was €4 million, and he has signed to 2017.

Player (Country) Current club New club Position/Comments
Rossi (ITA / USA) Villarreal Fiorentina (ITA) FW Long term injury will keep him out for another 3 months, but have agreed transfer to Italy with immediate effect. Fee around €9 Mio., with another €3 Mio variables.
Llorente Athletic Bilbao Juventus (ITA) FW As expected, has agreed to join the "Old Lady" from 1st July. Signs for 4 years, but until then will stay at Athletic.
Guardiola No club Bayern Munich (GER) MG Pep scotched all rumours by announcing he will be moving to Munich in the summer!
Diego López Sevilla Real Madrid GK Paid €4 Mio to get ex keeper back after Casillas broke thumb. Signs 4+ year deal to 2017.
Sahin (TKY) Real Madrid / Liverpool Borussia Dortmund (GER) MF Loan period ended early, and agrees to return to old club on new 18 month deal, with buy out option at end.
Lugano (URU) Paris St. Germain (FRA) Málaga DF Central defender joins on loan from Valencia's CL opponents to strengthen Pellegrini's defensive options.
Piazon (BZL) Chelsea (ENG) Málaga MF Player's mother announced on twitter that 18 year old will be moving on loan to Málaga!
Juanmi Málaga Racing Santander FW Young striker hasn't had many opportunities this year, so moves on loan to end of season.
Buonanotte (ARG) Málaga Palermo (ITA) FW Close to agreeing loan terms, with buy out option at end of season. Italian club will pay 100% of his wages.
Recio Málaga Granada MF Youth international agrees to move on loan to end of season to gain experience.
Aranda Zaragoza Granada FW Much travelled striker fell out with coach, so agrees transfer to eigth club.
Goni Zaragoza Sabadell DF Goni is a gonner! Has rescinded contract and joins Catalans on 18 month deal.
José Fernández Córdoba Zaragoza DF Jiménez finally gets his man. Tried to sign right back last summer, but finally agrees move to top flight.
Paulo Assunçao (BZL) Sao Paulo (BZL) Deportivo MF Ex Atlético midfielder returns to Spain after brief spell in home country. Signs for 30 months.
Tiago Pinto (POR) Rio Ave (POR) / Deportivo Racing Santander DF Loan period at Depor ended early, and will play out the rest of the season at Racing.
Martin Petrov (BUL) Bolton (ENG) Espanyol MF Ex Atlético midfielder agrees to rescind contract and joins to end of season, with option for one more.
Albín (URU) Espanyol Nacional (URU) MF Ex Getafe midfielder missed out this season due to injury, and agrees to return to old club.
Miguel de las Cuevas Sporting Gijón Osasuna MF Not getting no too well with his coach, and agrees to move back to top flight on loan with purchase option.
"Gato" Silva (CHL) Universidad Católica (CHL) Osasuna MF International midfielder joins on loan to end of season.
Echaide Osasuna Huesca DF Moves to Huesca on loan for third time in three years as not getting much playing time in Pamplona.
Valdo Atlante (MEX) Levante MF Ex Real Madrid, Osasuna & Espanyol midfielder returns on loan only 6 months after leaving club.
Volta (ITA) Sampdoria (ITA) / Levante Cesena (ITA) DF Defender has hardly played since joining on loan, so ends stay early and moves on to Serie B side.
Luna Sevilla Mallorca DF Young left back moves on loan again to get playing experience. No buy-out option.
De Guzmán (CAN) Dallas (USA) Mallorca MF Ex Depor player expected to sign for club his brother Jonathan played for a while ago.
Joel Atlético Madrid Wigan (ENG) GK Has passed trial period with flying colours, and joins on loan to end of season.
Teerasil Dangda (THA) Muangthong United (THA) Atlético Madrid FW Player currently on short trial. If he stays, he will probably join B team at first.
Molins (URU / SWE) Anderlecht (BEL) Betis MF Swedish international joins on loan, with buy out option at end of season.
Dorado Betis Villarreal DF Contract expires in summer, and has agreed terms to move on. Will be joined by Juanma, who left Betis last June.
Salvador Agra (POR) Betis Siena (ITA) MF 21 year old wing forward moves to Italy on loan, but will be back in the summer.
Pranjic (CRO) Sporting Lisbon (POR) Celta MF Took advantage of Sporting's financial problems to take left-sided midfielder on loan with buy-out option.
Cristian Bustos Celta Sporting Gijón MF Another who is moving on to get more playing time. Loan deal to end of season.
Joan Tomás Celta Larnaca (CYP) FW Striker agreed terms to rescind contract and will be trying his luck in Cyprus.
Machado (BZL) Steaua Bucharest (RUM) Rayo Vallecano FW 23 year old striker joins on free transfer. Could move out again on loan though - e.g. Hércules keen.
Arana Rayo Vallecano Recreativo MF Joined from Racing Santander last summer, but decides to rescind contract and move on as not in coach's plans.
Nicki Bille (DEN) Villarreal / Rayo Vallecano Rosenborg (NOR) FW Had no success at Rayo, so loan ended early and sold on to Rosenborg.
Escudero Schalke '04 Getafe DF Left back returns from Germany as cover for Abraham and injured Mané.
Abraham (ARG) Getafe Hoffenheim (GER) DF Ex Nàstic defender leaves Getafe after only 6 months to move to Germany.
Aarón Ñíguez Almería Elche MF Youth international agrees to rescind contract and signs 4 year deal at home town club, where his father played before.
Andy Pando (PER) Real Garcilaso (PER) Las Palmas FW Thought this was a joke name, but seems he is hot stuff! Striker signs for 18 months, first experience in Europe.
Bernardo Dunfermline (SCO) Mirandés GK Brought ex Tenerife keeper back to Spain to replace Iván Crespo, who moves to Alavés.
Colsa Mirandés No club MF Star signing from Racing last summer, but has not played much and has decided to seek his fortune elsewhere.
Paulinho (BZL) Bahia (BZL) Córdoba FW 18 year old winger just arrived in Spain from Brazil. Likens himself to Messi!
Tena Córdoba Lugo DF Experienced defender fired by club together with Cerra and finds new home at Lugo.
Guayre No club Lugo FW Ex Spanish international has not played for months due to injury, but signs after trial period.
Ogbeche (NIG) No club Xerez FW Ex Middlesborough, Cádiz & Valladolid striker joins to end of season after trial period. Replaces injured Iñigo.
Fabri Racing Santander Panathinaikos (GRE) MG Found himself good job in Greece after getting fired by Racing.
Tuni Nàstic Iraklis (GRE) MF Ex Mallorca veteran out of work, and accepts offer to move to Greece.

Colour coding: Green - deals ostensibly completed, but still not closed, or player on trial; Blue - deals closed now, but will take place in summer; Red - deals closed but subsequently cancelled.