Manchester City’s Omar Marmouss is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at the Emirates Stadium on February 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Unlike this time last year, the January transfer window was busy for the Premier League clubs, but who did the best business?
There were definitely some winners and losers.
Marcus Rashford in Aston Villa It was a surprise while Mathys Tel in Tottenham It was a super acquisition, though the second time of the question.
Let’s take a look at how each club did and evaluate them accordingly.
Whether you agree or disagree with the score, let us know in the comments!
Arsenal
In: N/a
Out: Josh Robinson, Marquinhos, Ayden Heaven, Maldini Kacurri
Assessment: It doesn’t bring anyone when the Gunners need badly a striker is short -sighted to say the least. Seeing Ayden Heaven Move at Man United is likely to be a big blow as well. 2/10
Aston Villa
In: Donyell Malen, Andres Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio, Axel Envendance
Out: Lowly Philogene, Diego Carlos, Philisto Buendia, Logue Gauci, Jhon Duran,
Assessment: Getting the top dollar for an annoying presence at Jhon Duran and a decent wedge for Jaden Philogene’s underwhelming wedge was a good job. Bringing Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and other experienced heads emphasized what a brilliant January unai Emery had. 9/10
Berdemouth
In: Matai Akinmboni, Kai Cramptom, Julio Soler, Zain Silcott-Duberry, Eli Junior Kroupi
Out: Philip Billing, Max Aarons, Mark Travers, Eli Junior Kroupi
Assessment: Some like the businesses done by the cherries, but the acquisition of Eli Junior Kroupi should not go under the radar. A brilliant talent for the future. 5/10
Bredford
In: Michael Kayode
Out: Ashley Hay, Val Adedokun, Jayden Meghoma, Tristan Crama, Ellry Balcombe, Tony Yogane, Mads Roarslev, Matthew Cox
Assessment: The bees needed a mini clear and was achieved with little disruption. He could take Michael Kayode some time to settle, but Thomas Frank has shown a long time ago that his judgment has to trust. 4/10
Brighton
In: Diego Gomez, Eiran Cashin, Stefanos Tzimas
Out: Luke Louis, operation
Assessment: Although he is allowed to remain in Nurnberg for a loan, Stefanos Tzimas is a healthy market. Indeed, much of Brighton’s transfer business is always with the team in mind and how the new signature will do. He has worked for them for the last few times and no reason to think that he will not come back. Evan Ferguson could be a great loss, but with little chance of being given minutes, a loan was the best result. 6/10
Chelsea
In: Mathis amougou
Out: Alex Matos, Kai Crampton, Zain Silcott-Duberry, Max Merrick, Renato Veiga, Cesare Casadei, Caleb Wiley, Carneary Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, Joao Felix, Axel Disasi
Assessment: Each time there is a transport window, the circus comes to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea’s recent transfer operation is still a real scratches. Reinstating Joao Felix just to let him go again is just an example of some quite curious decisions in the blue half of western London. Who knows what will happen! 3/10
Crystal
In: Romain Esse, Ben Chilwell
Out: Asher Agbinone, Jemiah Omolu, Chris Francis, Plan Luke, Rob Holding, Jeffyy Suppy
Assessment: The palace has just begun to turn the corner back and the experience of Ben Chilwell will come really very convenient. Romain Esse should also prove to be the advantage for Oliver Glasner. 6/10
Obeline
In: Carlos Alcaraz
Out: Charlie Whitaker, Harrison Armstrong
Assessment: David Moyes just had time to take his feet under the table, so the transport operation would always take back seat in January. 3/10
Fulhaham
In: Weea
Out: Sanderson
Assessment: At the time of writing, Willian’s transfer has not yet been fully executed, although the expectation is that it will pass as it was planned. The return of a 36 -year -old, as your only incoming business is not great. 2/10
Ipswich
In: Ben Godfrey, Jaden Philogene, Julio Enciso, Alex Palmer
Out: Henry Gray, Harry Barbrook, George Edmundson, Ali Al-Hamadi, Harry Clarke
Assessment: Kieran McKenna had to throw the Portman Road boat a little bit and will hope that the new additions would do just that. The borrowing of the five players mentioned above probably managed to save money at this point. If Jaden Philogene in particular can deliver the goods, there is a possibility the second half of the season is an improvement in the first, but it may not be enough. 3/10
Leicester
In: THE
Out: Tom Cannon, Hamza Choudhury, Will Alves
Assessment: A prospective relegation if ever existed. When it took a big name to breathe life at the Royal Stadium Power, Woyo Coulibaly was undoubtedly not what was expected. A shocker of a window for a group that wants to stay up. 1/10
Liverpool
In: N/a
Out: Rhys Williams, Marcelo Pitaluga, Calvin Ramsay, Thomas Hill, Stefan Bajcetic, Kaide Gordon
Assessment: If it has not broken, do not correct it. Any sighs and sighs in the summer for the lack of activity was certainly not there this time. Arne Slot’s men were imposing. Borrowing new and marginal players makes sense. 8/10
Male town
In: Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, Omar Marmoush, Christian McFarlane, Juma Bah, Nico Gonzalez
Out: Issa Kabore, Josh Wilson-Esbrand, Kyle Walker, Juma Bah, Jacob Wright
Assessment: The loss of Kyle Walker was undoubtedly a blow for Pep Guardiola, but the power and caliber of the players that the city brought in January – though at significant cost – cannot be hit. Don’t bet against another title billing. 10/10
Man united
In: Patrick Dorga
Out: Ethan Ennis, Joe Hugill, Ethan Williams, Antony, Ethan Wheatley, Daniel Gore, Marcus Rashford
Assessment: At the moment, Man United fans are either very half an empty or half -full glass. Patrick Dorgu is an excellent addition, but Red Devils undoubtedly need a major striker more urgently. The loss of Antony and Marcus Rashford, while it is a good job on his face, given their personal form, now lets United to illuminate forward if the injuries begin to bite. Ineos should help Ruben Amorim review things from next summer. 3/10
Newcastle
In: N/a
Out: Isaac Hayden, Alex Murphy, Charlie McArthur, Miguel Almiron, Lloyd Kelly
Assessment: It is clear that Newcastle is still worried about losing some big players. The no longer signature is obviously as a direct result of the PSR. Given their European ambitions, January was poor for Eddie Howe et al. 2/10
Nottingham Forest
In: Wayne Hennessey, Tyler Bindon
Out: Aaron Donnelly, Andrew Omobamidele, Josh Bowler, James Ward-Prowse, Lewis O’Brien, Tyler Bindon, Emmanuel Dennis
Assessment: A window that was neither bad nor bright for the forest. They are tangled well for the time being, although some thoughtful additions could have pushed them to the second half of the campaign. They do not want to live to regret their business in January. 3/10
Stha
In: Welington, Rento Takaoka, Joachim Kayi Sanda, Albert Gronbaek, Victor Udoh
Out: Ronnie Edwards, Will Armitage, Ben Berton-Diaz, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw, Gavin Bazunu
Assessment: For a team that really fights, none of the new additions, with respect, are likely to improve the saints. The loans outside were undoubtedly necessary and things look more gloomy than ever. 2/10
Tottenham
In: Yang Min-Hyeok, Antonin Kinsky, Kevin Danso, Mathys Tel
Out: Matthew Craig, Alfie Dorrington, Yang Min-Hyeok, Will Lankear
Assessment: Eventually, Tottenham went over the line with Mathys Tel and could be the spark that repeats the Spurs era. Other incoming transport was considered carefully acquisition. The ange Postecoglou can finally have a salvation. 6/10
West Ham
In: James Ward-Prowse, Evan Ferguson
Out: Maxwel Cornet, Michael Forbes
Assessment: He would never be busy for the hammers after their spending outburst last summer. Evan Ferguson, if he can hit the top form, will be a smart market by Graham Potter, as James Ward-Real brought back. Although this season is already a deletion for irons, there is a feeling that they could have done more in this window. 5/10
Wolves
In: Emmanuel Angbadou, Nasser Diga, Marshall’s smoke
Out: Chem Campbell, Luke Cundle, we have multiple prices
Assessment: Over the £ 40 million spent by the wolves on their three new plates, so no one can say that they did not try to buy their way from the problem. It will be money spent well if they can help wolves pull themselves away from relegation. 5/10
