In Pictures: Top 10 Arabian Gulf League winter transfers

Bakari Kone, from Umm Salal to Ajman. Once described as a 'phenomenon' by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, the diminutive Ivorian was one of the hottest prospects in French football during the last decade, playing for top clubs like Nice and Marseille. Voted Ivory Coast's Player of the Year in 2009, Kone could play a huge part if Ajman were to survive in the top division. Jean-Paul Pelissier / Reuters

Jucilei da Silva, from Anzhi Makhachkala to Al Jazira. One of billionaire Suleyman Kerimov's earliest signings when he bought Anzhi in 2011, the 25 year old enjoys a healthy reputation in international football. Italian giants like Juventus were among the clubs interested in his services when Makhachkala paid €10 million (Dh49.6m) to Corinthians for the Brazil international. Another great piece of business by Jazira. Photo Courtesy / Al Jazira

Ahmed Mahmoud, from Al Wasl to Al Ahli. One of the country's top-rated goalkeepers and a national team regular, Mahmoud is a valuable addition to Al Ahli's star-studded squad. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Mahmoud Khamis, from Al Wahda to Al Nasr. A versatile footballer, who can play any position in the midfield and defence, Khamis should be a strong addition to Nasr's young squad. Mike Young / The National

Yassine El Ghanassy, from Gent to Al Ain. El Ghanassy has been attracting the interests of scouts from some of Europe's top clubs like Manchester City, Milan, Lyon and Celtic through the years. Al Ain manager Quique Sanchez Flores is also a great admirer of the 23 year old's creativity and passing skills, and has already described the Belgian as a 'weapon'. Photo Courtesy / Al Ain club

Jesus Meza, from Al Arabi to Al Shaab. Small (1.62m) but swift, Meza (pictured centre) could provide the creativity and spunk that Shaab were missing in the first half of the season. Ashraf Umrah / Al Ittihad

Sebastian Prediger, from Colon to Baniyas. Coveted by clubs like Ajax, Benfica and Espanyol in the past, Prediger has an Argentine cap to boast as well. Photo Courtesy / Baniyas club

Ahmed Rizvi breaks down the 10 biggest impact winter transfers by Arabian Gulf league clubs.