In Pictures: Eleven biggest moves of the January 2013 transfer window

(FILES) A file picture taken in Liverpool, on October 25, 2012, shows Congolese footballer Christopher Samba playing for Anzhi Makhachkala against Liverpool. English Premiership team Queens Park Rangers signed Samba on Thursday January 31, 2013, from Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala on a four-and-a-half-year contract, with media reports claiming the transfer fee was £12.5 million ($19.7 million, 14.6 million euros). AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES/FILES *** Local Caption *** 384960-01-08.jpg

Ricardo Quaresma's free transfer to Al Ahli may not have made the same media noise as Beckham to PSG, but the Portugal international winger's decision to join the Pro League side represents a huge boost to football in the UAE. Christopher Pike / The Nati???

The long wait over David Beckham's future was finally resolved after the former England captain signed with Paris Saint Germain until the end of the season - although the ex-Man Utd midfielder will donate his salary to a local children's charity. Pic: Mi???

Mario Balotelli, seen here shaking hands with AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani, left Manchester City to join the San Siro club on a four and a half year deal. Pic: Studio Buzzi/AP

Daniel Sturridge made an immediate impact after joining Liverpool from Chelsea on day one of the January transfer window, and has brought much needed goals to the side. Pic: Jon Super/AP

Demba Ba: Cost £7m after a prolific spell at Newcastle United but was reduced to a bit-part role at Stamford Bridge. Scored 14 goals in 23 starts before joining Besiktas in 2014 for £8m. Success rating: 6/10. EPA

Wesley Sneijder's move to big-spending Galatasaray, followed days later by the signing of Didier Drogba, underlined the ambition the Turkish side has shown during the January transfer window. Pic: AFP

Wilfried Zaha was signed by Manchester United during the transfer window for more than £10m, but will remain with current side Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season. Pic: Carl Court/AFP

Arsenal sprang a deadline day surprise with the £10m signing of Nacho Monreal from Malaga. The left-back completed his deal just minutes before the transfer window closed. Pic: AFP

Liverpool completed their protracted pursuit of Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Inter Milan, eventually landing the 20-year-old for £8.5m. Pic: Getty

The biggest deal of the transfer window was already organised long before January 1, with Lucas Moura officially moving to PSG on that date for EU40m. The Brazil midfielder had been a target for a host of clubs during the summer, but the big-spending, Qa???