Panic buys, protracted deals and last-minute loans can all occur on transfer deadline day, but the closure of this window is unlikely to cause much of a stir for Premier League clubs.
Chelsea should tie up their move for Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, with only a handful of other top-flight sides likely to delve into the market for some final additions aimed at bolstering end-of-season ambitions.
Champions Manchester City got their business done early as they spent big to bring in proven Premier League goals in the form of Wilfried Bony from Swansea, while across town at Old Trafford, Louis van Gaal has delivered the quiet transfer window he warned Manchester United fans to expect.
There seems little chance of either of the two Manchester giants splashing their cash, but Champions League-chasing Southampton could yet prove to be the big movers after boss Ronald Koeman insisted he was after at least one new face.
The Dutchman's rebuilding job at St Mary's appears to not yet be complete despite a busy summer. Tonny Vilhena of Feyenoord and Benfica's Filip Djuricic have been highlighted as targets for Koeman, who was left disappointed following defeat to Swansea on Sunday.
Like City, Arsenal addressed their outstanding issue as the Gunners improved their defensive options with their main acquisition coming in the shape of Villarreal's Gabriel Paulista, while the goalscoring return of Daniel Sturridge will feel like a shrewd January buy for Liverpool and Brendan Rodgers after his five-month injury lay-off.
Darren Fletcher looked set to be saying goodbye to Old Trafford but a move to West Ham seems to have fallen through, so could the Scotland midfielder be the man seen travelling the length and breadth on the country throughout Monday as he searches for a new club?
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is synonymous with deadline day and, after selling Jordon Mutch to relegation rivals Crystal Palace, he could be in the market for some last-gasp deals. Emmanuel Adebayor and Mark Noble have been linked with Loftus Road - although the reporters jostling for position as Redknapp drives into Rangers' Harlington training base will no doubt be armed with a much longer list of names.
Palace have made four signings already, since Alan Pardew's appointment, while the likes of West Brom, Leicester and Aston Villa may have to make do with what they already have - even though the Foxes have broken their transfer record this month to bring in striker Andrej Kramaric - and Burnley's main task will be to keep hold of Danny Ings.
Sunderland also looked to boost their survival chances by bringing in a new forward - but they plumped for the experienced head of Jermain Defoe, whose former side Tottenham could yet see some comings and goings.
But, when the window closes tonight, it is unlikely to slam shut amidst a number of deals still awaiting approval due to fax machine faults or sticky negotiations. Indeed, this year could be one of the quietest, gentlest endings in recent history.
