RATING TEAMS' TRANSFER WINDOW!

 TRANSFER WINDOW ROUND-UP AND RATINGS: HOW EUROPE'S BIG TEAMS FARED

-Mitansh Kagalwala

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-ARSENAL

Arsenal and making nearly-signings, name a more iconic duo. This time around, again, Arsenal botched up several transfers, including Dusan Vlahovic, Alexander Isak, and Arthur. This coupled with the exit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaves Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah as their only strikers. There has been a mass exit as the Gunners look to trim their wage bill, with several fringe players departing the club. Arsenal have made only one signing: Austin Trusty, who will spend the remainder of the season back on loan at Colorado Rapids.

Transfer Window Rating: D-

Ins: Austin Trusty (undisclosed fee from Colorado Rapids)

Outs: Austin Trusty (Loan, to Colorado Rapids), Harry Clarke (Loan to Hibernian), Ainsley Maitland Niles (Loan to Roma), Folarin Balogun (Loan to Middlesbrough), Dejan Iliev (Released), Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Loan to Lincoln City), Sead Kolasinac (free to Marseille), Pablo Mari (Loan to Udinese), Karl Hein (Loan to Reading), Tyreece John Jules (Loan to Sheffield Wednesday), Calum Chambers (free to Aston Villa), Nikolaj Moller (Loan to FC Den Bosch), Jordi Osei Tutu (loan to Rotherham United), Tim Akinola (loan to Dundee United), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (loan to Barcelona).

 

-BAYERN MUNICH

A low-key transfer window for the German giants, who didn’t require much from it. No marquee signings nor departures from the Allianz Arena, who have stayed relatively injury-free for the month of January.

Transfer Window Rating: B-

Ins: Liu Shaoziyang (from Wuhan Three Towns FC)

Outs: Bright Arrey-Mbi (loan to Cologne), Oliver Batista Meier (free to Dynamo Dresden), Michael Cuisance (undisclosed to Venezia FC)

 

-CHELSEA

A quiet transfer window for the European Champions, who failed to truly add to their squad. With the Chelsea squad already stretched to the limit, the Blues failed to increase their squad depth, a move which could cause trouble. Chelsea missed out on several targets, including Sergino Dest, Ousmane Dembele, Leyvin Kurzawa and Borna Sosa. Further, they failed to resolve the contract situations of Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta, with the trio set to leave on free transfers in the summer.

Transfer Window Rating: C

Ins: Kenedy (end of loan, from Flamengo), Dylan Williams (undisclosed fee, from Derby County), Mason Burstow (undisclosed fee, from Charlton Athletic)

Outs: Jamie Cumming (Loan to MK Dons), Lewis Baker (undisclosed fee, to Stoke City), Juan Castillo (Loan to Charlton Athletic), Tino Anjorin (loan to Huddersfield),

 

-FC BARCELONA

FC Barcelona have had a very good January transfer window, all things considered. Despite their financial condition, Barca have made three much needed signings in the forward positions. They also managed to accomplish the impossible, offloading Philippe Coutinho on loan to Aston Villa, and renewing Samuel Umtiti, lowering both their wages. However, the only defensive reinforcement Barca added to their squad is a 38-year old Dani Alves, failing to sign Nicolas Tagliafico or Noussair Mazraoui from Ajax. Further, the Dembele situation remains up in the air, with the Frenchman set to leave for free in the summer after spending the rest of the season on the bench, following the collapse of contract talks.

Transfer Window Rating: B+

Ins: Ferran Torres (£46.7 million, from Manchester City), Adama Traore (Loan from Wolves), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (free transfer, from Arsenal), Dani Alves (free agent).

Outs: Philippe Coutinho (Loan to Aston Villa), Alex Collado (Loan to Granada C.F), Iñaki Peña (Loan to Galatasaray), Yusuf Demir (End of Loan from Rapid Vienna)

 

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In Photo: Barcelona's Ferran Torres

-JUVENTUS

The best transfer window the Old Lady have had in years, with top-4 very much in their sights now. Juve signed a much-needed striker, securing the highly sought after Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina, while also adding Denis Zakaria to their midfield in a cut-price deal. The Old Lady also let go of a few of their fringe players, most notably Aaron Ramsey, who played only 112 minutes this season, and cost about €41,000 per minute he played. All in all, an excellent transfer window for the Old Lady.

Transfer Window Rating: A

Ins: Dusan Vlahovic (£62.8 million, from Fiorentina), Denis Zakaria (£7.14 million, from Borussia Monchengladbach),

Outs: Rodrigo Bentancur (£16 million, to Tottenham Hotspur), Dejan Kulusevski (Loan fee £8.3 million for 18 months, to Tottenham Hotspur), Aaron Ramsey (Loan to Rangers)

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In Photo: Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic

 

-LIVERPOOL

Liverpool added some more explosive firepower to their frontline with the signing of Luis Diaz from Porto. A worthy addition, Diaz has been on fire in the LIGA NOS, and also adds to the Reds squad depth. Diaz will give Sadio Mane some tough competition on the left side of Liverpool’s attack, and should cause defence’s trouble. The Reds also sent out some of their younger players out on loan for some gametime. All things considered, a good transfer window for Liverpool.

Transfer Window Rating: B-

Ins: Luis Diaz (£40.5 million, from Porto)

Outs: Morgan Boyes (free, to Livingston), Tony Gallacher (free, to St Johnstone), Nat Phillips (Loan, to Bournemouth), Neco Williams (Loan, to Fulham)

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In Photo: Liverpool's Luis Diaz

 

-MANCHESTER UNITED

United’s most controversial news in January was not related to any transfers, but the Mason Greenwood case. Manchester United have lost one of their best attackers, however, that is not a point of consideration currently, and rightly so. United made no signings, but did let several squad players leave on loan. Donny Van De Beek finally moved away from Old Trafford in search of regular minutes, and we hope the Dutchman can revive his career. The lack of squad depth could come back to bite United.

Transfer Window Rating: C-

Ins: No players were signed

Outs: Teden Menghi (Loan, to Birmingham), Axel Tuanzebe (Loan to Napoli), Ethan Laird (Loan, to Bournemouth), Reece Devine (Loan, to Walsall), Anthony Martial (Loan, to Sevilla), Amad Diallo (Loan, to Rangers), Donny Van De Beek (Loan, to Everton), Matej Kovar (Loan, to Burton Albion)

 

-MANCHESTER CITY

Another transfer window with little activity in the Blue half of Manchester, City finally signed a striker in Julian Alvarez. However, the ex-River Plate man will spend the rest of the season on loan at the River Plate. City, however, lost young attacker Ferran Torres in a high profile move to Barcelona, and also sent out their youngsters on loan. A solid January window for the Champions elect.

Transfer Window Rating: C+

Ins: Julian Alvarez (£14.1 million, from River Plate)

Outs: Ferran Torres (£46.7 million, to FC Barcelona), Julian Alvarez (Loan, to River Plate), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Loan, to Stoke City), Tommy Doyle (Loan, to Cardiff), Finley Burns (Loan, to Swansea), James Trafford (Loan, to Bolton), Patrick Roberts (undisclosed fee, to Sunderland), Luka Ilic (unconfirmed), Matt Smith (undisclosed fee, to MK Dons), Cameron Gdadebo (free, to Colchester), Sammy Robinson (free, to Port Vale), Luke Bolton (free, to Salford)

 

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In Photo: Manchester City's Julian Alvarez

-PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN

Ah, how dreams die. Touted the best transfer window of all time, PSG’s stars have flopped massively. Sergio Ramos, Lionel Messi and Gini Wijnaldum have all been in woeful form, and PSG’s midfield is non-existent, apart from Marco Verratti. Even when the Italian has played, PSG have been unable to play well. Even though PSG’s wage bill is already staggering, reinforcements in midfield and defence were required to balance the side, but none have come. In fact, PSG were most strongly linked with Ousmane Dembele, another winger. In this form, we expect Real Madrid to absolutely batter the Parisians.

Transfer Window Rating: D

 

Ins: Garissone Innocent (Return from loan to Vannes), Kenny Nagera (Return from loan to SC Bastia)

Outs: Sergio Rico (Loan, to RCD Mallorca), Kenny Nagera (Loan, to US Avranches), Rafinha (Loan, to Real Sociedad), Teddy Alloh (Loan, to KAS Eupen)

 

-Real Madrid

A quiet window from Los Blancos, as they prepare to face PSG in the UEFA Champions League. No immediate reinforcements were required, however, fans would have liked an influx of young blood, especially in midfield. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe for free in the summer is basically set in stone, while Antonio Rudiger is another who will likely join Los Blancos for free in the summer. A solid window for the Madrid side, who are favourites to win La Liga.

Transfer Window Rating: B

Ins: No players were signed

Outs: No players were sold 

Sources: 

www.transfermarkt.com

www.football.london