Premier League Clubs: Biggest Winners and Losers in the January Transfer Window
The January transfer window closed on February 3rd, and English Premier League clubs finalized their squads for the final four months of the season. During this period, Premier League clubs spent a total of €500.5 million on new arrivals, with clubs recouping €170.3 million from player sales. The biggest spender was Manchester City, who splurged €218 million on new players, including their most expensive signing, Omar Marmoush, for €75 million.
Premier League’s Biggest Market Value Winners
Unsurprisingly, Manchester City’s squad increased in value more than any other Premier League club. City’s market value increased by €92 million, reaching €1.3 billion, with Marmoush being their biggest addition and Kyle Walker their most valuable departure to AC Milan. Tottenham Hotspur rank second with an increase of €62.3 million, thanks to the arrivals of Mathys Tel (€30 million) and Kevin Danso (€25 million). West Ham United are in third place, with the loan signing of Evan Ferguson (€40 million) and the return of James Ward-Prowse (€16 million) from Nottingham Forest.
Ten Premier League clubs added value to their squads during the January window, according to Transfermarkt’s market value data.
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Premier League’s Biggest Market Value Losers
On the other hand, nine Premier League squads lost market value based on the data. Chelsea’s squad suffered the most significant loss, primarily due to loan departures of Axel Disasi, João Félix, and Ben Chilwell. Manchester United rank second, with their business causing severe frustration among the fanbase. Patrick Dorgu was their only arrival, while Rashford, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia all departed on initial loan deals.
Brighton rank third due predominantly to Evan Ferguson’s loan departure to West Ham United, with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest completing the top five. Fulham’s squad value remained the same across the window, but it did increase by €1 million after Willian’s return, which was after the deadline day.
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In conclusion, the January transfer window saw significant shifts in the market values of Premier League clubs. While Manchester City, Tottenham, and West Ham emerged as the biggest winners, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Brighton experienced the most significant losses. As the season enters its final stretch, these market value changes will undoubtedly impact the clubs’ strategies and competitiveness.
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