The best signings of the January transfer window

The winter World Cup added an extra dimension to the usually monotonous January transfer window.

While teams across Europe are still strapped for cash in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, clubs from the Premier Super League took full advantage of their overseas competitors’ financial woes.

Thus, much of the business that took place in the recently closed transfer window concerned clubs from the English top flight as cash was splashed all over the country, up and down the division.

Here are 90min’s top ten transfers of the 2023 January transfer window.

Manuel Neuer’s injury could’ve derailed Bayern’s stuttering campaign with the unreliable Sven Ulreich poised to deputise in the great goalkeeper’s absence.

However, the German giants were never going to let that scenario play out, and they instead moved quickly to bring in an emergency replacement.

As contingency plans go, the signing of Sommer may well be the best solution Bayern could’ve hoped for. The Swiss stalwart has long been considered as one of the Bundesliga finest shot-stoppers and his proficiency between the sticks means FC Hollywood will not miss their skipper too much.

For so long, Arsenal seemed destined to secure the signing of a player that may or may not be on this list a little later on, but they were pipped to the post by their London rivals.

That forced Edu Gaspar into action, and an alternative was quickly sounded out. A deal for the disgruntled Trossard was easy enough to pull off, and the Belgian is certainly not the worst Plan B in the world.

He provides much-needed attacking depth in forward areas as Arsenal go in search of their first Premier League title since 2004. The winger’s versatility will be appreciated by Mikel Arteta, as will his directness in possession and ability to finish with both feet.

“Who cares if we’ve got one of the world’s very best right-backs knocking about, let’s go and sign a leading teenage talent anyway,” Todd Boehly said, probably.

Gusto joined Chelsea just a couple of days before the deadline and has since been loaned back to Lyon for the remainder of the season. Thus, Blues supporters will have to wait a while until they see one of their many shiny new toys in action.

This is a signing that…