And he believes he has a strong enough squad to cope without delving into the transfer market in the January window.

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Chelsea, which is expected to be heavily involved in the January window this season, may be guilty of the worst deadline deal of all.

WSJ: European Soccer's Darkened Transfer Window

"On the football side, maybe I could have left in January, " said Grant, referring to his unhappiness over when players were transferred without his knowledge during the January window.

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