Omar Marmoush of Manchester City is challenged by William Saliba of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at Emirates Stadium on February 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Unlike this time last year, the January transfer window was a busy one for Premier League clubs, but who did the best business?
There were certainly some winners and losers.
Marcus Rashford to Aston Villa was a surprise, whilst Mathys Tel to Tottenham was a super acquisition, albeit at the second time of asking.
Let’s take a look at how each club did and rate them accordingly.
Whether you agree or disagree with the rating, let us know in the comments!
Arsenal
In: N/A
Out: Josh Robinson, Marquinhos, Ayden Heaven, Maldini Kacurri
Rating: Not bringing anyone in when the Gunners badly need a striker is short-sighted to say the least. Seeing Ayden Heaven move to Man United is likely to be a big blow too. 2/10
Aston Villa
Donyell Malen of Villa in action during the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and West Ham United FC at Villa Park on January 26, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
In: Donyell Malen, Andres Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio, Axel Disasi
Out: Lewis Dobbin, Jaden Philogene, Diego Carlos, Tommi O’Reilly, Emiliano Buendia, Louie Barry, Joe Gauci, Jhon Duran, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Sil Swinkels, Samuel Iling-Junior
Rating: Getting top dollar for a disruptive presence in Jhon Duran and a decent wedge for the under-performing Jaden Philogene was good business. Bringing in Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and other experienced heads underscored what a brilliant January Unai Emery has had. 9/10
Bournemouth
In: Matai Akinmboni, Kai Cramptom, Julio Soler, Zain Silcott-Duberry, Eli Junior Kroupi
Out: Philip Billing, Max Aarons, Mark Travers, Eli Junior Kroupi
Rating: Some like for like business done by the Cherries, but their acquisition of Eli Junior Kroupi shouldn’t go under the…
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