It is high time that the FA and Europe got together and sorted this problem out. The transfer window should be open for the months of January & July only, so that when the season kicks off all this unsettling behavior is over.
I mean, look at last night for example. Pardew is trying to prepare for the hardest start to Newcastle's campaign that could be, and what happens - a couple of hours before kick off, Wenger comes on the phone (presumably) and says "How about 10 million for Cabaye" As a result, he has to leave him out, have a hasty re-arrangement, and Bingo - they get smashed 4 - 0. Is that fair ? Will they do anything about it ? I doubt it.