January transfer window: Biggest winter signings which flopped at their new clubs
1 year, 11 months ago

January transfer window: Biggest winter signings which flopped at their new clubs

The Hindu  

The winter transfer across all major leagues is coming to a close on December 31, we’ve seen quite a few surprises and the mid-season window was unusually action-packed. Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United – 2017 Not the Alexis we knew: Sanchez donned the Red Devils’ jersey 45 times across leagues and was only able to net five goals in his stint. Sanchez donned the Red Devils’ jersey 45 times across leagues and was only able to net five goals in his stint. Fernando Torres to Chelsea – 2011 A shadow of himself: Albeit a poor stint with Chelsea, its fans will always remember Torres for his stoppage time winner against Barcelona at Camp Nou, that catapulted Chelsea into the 2012 Champions League final. Albeit a poor stint with Chelsea, its fans will always remember Torres for his stoppage time winner against Barcelona at Camp Nou, that catapulted Chelsea into the 2012 Champions League final, which it eventually won.

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Premier League: 7 potential January transfer deals to watch out for
3 days, 12 hours ago

Premier League: 7 potential January transfer deals to watch out for

India Today  

The January transfer window has long been a source of excitement and intrigue for Premier League fans, known for delivering unexpected twists and marquee signings. From potential big-money arrivals to surprise exits, the Premier League’s January dealings seem destined to deliver drama, leaving fans glued to the headlines as their clubs plot crucial reinforcements. 7 possible January transfer deals for …

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal identify Isak alternative, Olmo update, Real Madrid discuss Liverpool bid
1 week, 1 day ago

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal identify Isak alternative, Olmo update, Real Madrid discuss Liverpool bid

The Independent  

✕ Close Too early to celebrate – Arne Slot keeps leaders Liverpool focused Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The …

Man Utd’s major transfer obstacle before January window even opens
1 week, 3 days ago

Man Utd’s major transfer obstacle before January window even opens

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle was their fourth consecutive loss and left …

January transfers need a spark - not unsellable players, risk-off clubs and one big Man City question mark
1 week, 4 days ago

January transfers need a spark - not unsellable players, risk-off clubs and one big Man City question mark

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As a sign of how constrained this January …

Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold
2 weeks ago

Top 5 January transfer targets: Rashford, Salah, Osimhen, Alexander-Arnold

Al Jazeera  

The January transfer window opens in Europe as soon as the clocks hit midnight around the world to usher us all into 2025. Interested: Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Saudi Pro League There is only one name to begin with and that is, even despite his drop-off in form, Rashford and what could arguably be one of the biggest January transfer …

Why Premier League transfer window spending has declined
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Premier League transfer window spending has declined

The Telegraph  

There are many arguments to be made in favour or against the Premier League’s financial rules, and your view might well depend on which team you support. ‌Reduced spending in England ‌Last summer, according to data from football information website Transfermarkt, the 20 Premier League clubs spent a combined total of £2.34 billion on new signings. Indeed, the most expensive …

Chelsea’s transfer plans suffer major blow after Premier League votes to close loophole
1 year ago

Chelsea’s transfer plans suffer major blow after Premier League votes to close loophole

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea’s transfer plans have been dealt a major …

Transfer deadline day: Which players do Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Tottenham want?
1 year, 4 months ago

Transfer deadline day: Which players do Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, Chelsea, Tottenham want?

The Hindu  

The summer transfer window is reaching its end for the 2023-24 window and the Premier League clubs continue to be vying for more players to either increase its depth or strengthen the starting XI. The transfer window got into sort of chaos after Saudi Arabian leagues started attracting players on a large scale, starting with Ruben Neves from Wolves and …

Here we Go? From Messi to Caicedo, a list of five major transfers that almost happened this season
1 year, 4 months ago

Here we Go? From Messi to Caicedo, a list of five major transfers that almost happened this season

The Hindu  

As we near the final leg of the summer transfer window, Sportstar takes a look at the top five transfers that almost happened: 1. Lionel Messi to Al Hilal: Earlier this year in April, Al Hilal put forth a formal bid after speculations surrounding Messi’s decision to move away from PSG became viral. Earlier this year in April, Saudi Pro …

Transfer Window June 17 Highlights: PSG 'Prepared' to Sell Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United After Sheikh Jassim Takeover
1 year, 6 months ago

Transfer Window June 17 Highlights: PSG 'Prepared' to Sell Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United After Sheikh Jassim Takeover

News 18  

Live Updates Transfer Window: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the football transfer window as football clubs around the world are keeping eyes on the players that suit their project for the upcoming seasons. Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Karim Benzema have grabbed the majority of limelight so far in the transfer window with their big moves. Meanwhile, Manchester …

January 2023 winter transfers: Will million-dollar signings bear fruit in the long run?
1 year, 10 months ago

January 2023 winter transfers: Will million-dollar signings bear fruit in the long run?

The Hindu  

When Bruno Fernandes joined Manchester United in 2020, the club was sixth in the Premier League table. Enzo’s passing stats for Benfica this season Passes completed 1446 Progressive passes 105 Successful switches of play 130 Successful long passes 161 Passes into final third 248 Mykhailo Mudryk — Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea — £88.5m Graham Potter may have looked like a …

Watch: Fans speak on January window 2022-23 deadline day transfers
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Fans speak on January window 2022-23 deadline day transfers

The Hindu  

Recap: Noteworthy transfers on deadline day Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea: Chelsea reached an agreement with Benfica to sign Argentina World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez for a British record 105 million pounds in a deal till June, 2031. Marcel Sabitzer to Manchester United: Manchester United completed its third winter signing, on deadline day, securing the signature of Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer …

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea dominates January window
1 year, 11 months ago

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea dominates January window

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — The spending power of the Premier League was underlined as English clubs dominated the January transfer window. No team was more active than Chelsea, which continued its record-breaking business right up until the deadline by making Enzo Fernandez the most expensive player in British soccer history in a deal worth $131 million. In total the London club …

Chelsea complete Enzo Fernandez signing to break British transfer record
1 year, 11 months ago

Chelsea complete Enzo Fernandez signing to break British transfer record

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It takes Chelsea’s spending this month to over £300m, while the transfer …

Chelsea have spent more than every team in Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga COMBINED in January
1 year, 11 months ago

Chelsea have spent more than every team in Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga COMBINED in January

Daily Mail  

Chelsea's counterparts in Italy, France and Germany have spent far less in total The club has accounted for roughly half of the Premier League's spending alone Chelsea's outrageous January spending has dwarfed that of every team in Europe's three top leagues combined, as their £159million winter outlay is £100m more than Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga put together. …

Football transfers: Antony, Nunez, Tchouameni, Raphinha, Matthijs de Ligt and other biggest deals in Europe
2 years, 4 months ago

Football transfers: Antony, Nunez, Tchouameni, Raphinha, Matthijs de Ligt and other biggest deals in Europe

Firstpost  

With the summer transfer window slammed shut in Europe, we take a look at most expensive signings across Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1. We highlight the major summer moves from Europe’s biggest leagues as the transfer window shut across the continent on Thursday. England Antony - Ajax to Manchester United for £82 million Darwin Nunez - …

Premier League: Top 10 most expensive signings of the 2022-23 summer window
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Top 10 most expensive signings of the 2022-23 summer window

The Hindu  

As the summer transfer window slammed shut on September 1, the Premier League saw several big-money signings, which included defenders and midfielders in addition to forwards. Though he took a couple of matches to resume his goal scoring form, he has already nine goals in five Premier League matches – a new competition record, surpassing Mick Quinn and Sergio Aguero. …

Premier League transfer news: The big deals on deadline day and in summer transfer window
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League transfer news: The big deals on deadline day and in summer transfer window

New York Times  

The 2022 summer window is closed for Premier League clubs to do business. In Denis Zakaria — Juventus, loan Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — Barcelona, £12million Wesley Fofana — Leicester, £70million Cesare Casadei — Inter Milan, undisclosed Marc Cucurella — Brighton, £63 million Carney Chukwuemeka — Aston Villa, £20million Gabriel Slonina — Chicago Fire, £8.1million Kalidou Koulibaly — Napoli, £34million Raheem Sterling …

Top 10 signings of the 2022 summer transfer window: Players; stats, transfer fee
2 years, 4 months ago

Top 10 signings of the 2022 summer transfer window: Players; stats, transfer fee

The Hindu  

The 2022 summer transfer window has been busy, to say the least. Darwin Nunez | Photo Credit: REUTERS Casemiro: Real Madrid to Manchester United Attracting players without Champions League football was always going to be a task for Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United. Aurelien Tchouameni | Photo Credit: REUTERS Gabriel Jesus: Manchester City to Arsenal Signing a striker was a …

Transfer MYTH-buster! The latest on Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool's midfield situation and more.
2 years, 4 months ago

Transfer MYTH-buster! The latest on Cristiano Ronaldo, Liverpool's midfield situation and more.

Daily Mail  

The clock is ticking on the summer transfer window, with only a couple of days to go before the transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Thursday. Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United and could join Napoli late on Cristiano Ronaldo The future of Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated Manchester United's summer with the Portuguese superstar making no secret of …

What are the 10 most expensive transfers in football history?
2 years, 5 months ago

What are the 10 most expensive transfers in football history?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. At Real Bale has won four Champions League titles, two Spanish Super …

How are Chelsea's six new signings getting on?
4 years, 2 months ago

How are Chelsea's six new signings getting on?

Daily Mail  

Having not spent a penny for a year due to their transfer ban, Chelsea made up for lost time this summer by going on the biggest spree in Premier League history. Frank Lampard oversaw the biggest spending spree in Premier League history BEN CHILWELL The only one of Chelsea's summer signings with Premier League experience, Chilwell was always the best …

Rio Ferdinand slams Manchester United's 'frustrating' transfer window
4 years, 3 months ago

Rio Ferdinand slams Manchester United's 'frustrating' transfer window

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has criticised Manchester United's lack of transfer activity so far this summer, insisting Chelsea's huge outlay shows there is no excuse for failing to bring in quality players. United have so far only signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax for £40million but have been left frustrated in their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. Rio …

What the Premier League 'top six' still need to do in the transfer window
4 years, 3 months ago

What the Premier League 'top six' still need to do in the transfer window

Daily Mail  

With just over three weeks remaining in the summer transfer window we're starting to approach crunch time. Patson Daka is making a huge impression at Salzburg, and would suit Liverpool's budget Yet in Salzburg's Patson Daka we could see a player who may make an under-the-radar switch this summer. Pep Guardiola's side was more than good enough to immediately stage …

Transfer news: 50 deals that will define summer for Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal and more
4 years, 11 months ago

Transfer news: 50 deals that will define summer for Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal and more

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Manchester United finally secured the signature of Bruno Fernandes and Tottenham Hotspur …

January transfer window: Five major Premier League transfers
4 years, 11 months ago

January transfer window: Five major Premier League transfers

The Hindu  

There was little late drama as the January transfer window closed on Friday, but Premier League clubs still spent over £200 million over the past month on new players. Read: Bruno Fernandes United's long-running interest in the Portuguese international midfielder finally materialised in a 55 million euro deal that could rise to as much as 80 million euros if performance-related …

Transfer Deadline Day: Coronavirus blocks player moves
4 years, 11 months ago

Transfer Deadline Day: Coronavirus blocks player moves

The Hindu  

Manchester United and West Ham United are just few of the many clubs hastily trying to complete transfer deals as the January transfer window closes for the season. David Moyes' West Ham is on the hunt for reinforcements across positions - looking to reportedly sign a striker, a midfielder and a right-back on the final day of the winter transfer …

Transfer News and Rumours LIVE: Latest Updates From Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Real Madrid, Barcelona
4 years, 11 months ago

Transfer News and Rumours LIVE: Latest Updates From Liverpool, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Real Madrid, Barcelona

News 18  

Transfer News and Rumours Live: Catch all the latest updates from the football transfer window through News18 Sports’ blog. The January transfer window is now open and clubs are all set to rush to snap up new year bargains in the next one month. Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster has sealed a loan move to Swansea City while Sheffield United snapped …

Transfer news: Ranking the 50 most expensive January signings in history
4 years, 11 months ago

Transfer news: Ranking the 50 most expensive January signings in history

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Owners can’t resist the temptation of a missing ingredient, managers apply pressure …

The 10 worst January transfer window buys in Premier League history
5 years ago

The 10 worst January transfer window buys in Premier League history

Daily Mail  

Since 2003, the January transfer window has been an opportunity for clubs up and down the country to patch up their squads, add depth or find that one star that can turn their season around. Sportsmail runs through the 10 worst January buys, including Chelsea flop Fernando Torres JUAN CUADRADO Fiorentina to Chelsea, 2015 – £23.3million After several eye-catching performances …

Chelsea ready to break transfer record for Jadon Sancho
5 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea ready to break transfer record for Jadon Sancho

The Hindu  

Chelsea is seemingly eager to sign Jadon Sancho, but it may have to wait until the end of the season. The Borussia Dortmund star, 19, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club, with numerous Premier League sides reportedly interested. TOP STORY – CHELSEA READY TO BREAK TRANSFER RECORD FOR SANCHO Chelsea is prepared to break …

Transfer news: The frozen-out stars at the Top Six clubs desperate for a move abroad
5 years, 4 months ago

Transfer news: The frozen-out stars at the Top Six clubs desperate for a move abroad

Daily Mail  

The Premier League transfer window may have closed but the top flight's biggest clubs are still hoping to do plenty of business before its European equivalent shuts. Dejan Lovren's move to Roma has been called off after they failed to make a concrete offer Xherdan Shaqiri Following his £13m switch from Stoke to Liverpool last summer, Xherdan Shaqiri proved a …

Maguire, Hazard, Lukaku, Pepe: Ten biggest moves of the summer transfer window in Premier League
5 years, 5 months ago

Maguire, Hazard, Lukaku, Pepe: Ten biggest moves of the summer transfer window in Premier League

The Hindu  

The Premier League transfer window closed on Thursday, with the top-flight clubs spending £170 million on the deadline day alone. Here are the biggest moves, both incoming and outgoing, from the summer transfer window: 1) Eden Hazard A forgettable campaign, Zinedine Zidane's return to Real Madrid and Champions League humiliation — after three successive titles — at the hands of …

Premier League transfer window: From Moise Kean to Kieran Tierney, top 5 shrewd signings in the summer
5 years, 5 months ago

Premier League transfer window: From Moise Kean to Kieran Tierney, top 5 shrewd signings in the summer

Firstpost  

As per Guardian, 419 deals were made involving English Premier League clubs over the summer transfer window with £1.79 billion spent. Presenting the top five signings of the summer transfer window in no particular order: Kean Where red side of Liverpool remained largely silent in the transfer department, the blue half made some shrewd signings over the course of the …

Manchester City transfer analysis: Best signing, departures, prospects, ratings and more
5 years, 5 months ago

Manchester City transfer analysis: Best signing, departures, prospects, ratings and more

Daily Mail  

But the Champions League is still the competition he wants to win at the Etihad Pep Guardiola boasts the strongest squad in the Premier League but the Champions League is still the competition he wants to win at Manchester City. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola boasts the strongest squad in the Premier League Best signing City wasted no time in …

Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho set to stay at Barcelona due to lack of interest
5 years, 5 months ago

Transfer News: Philippe Coutinho set to stay at Barcelona due to lack of interest

Daily Mail  

Philippe Coutinho's future at Barcelona appears to be safe after the Spanish giants failed to receive a single bid for the Brazilian. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled out a reunion with Philippe Coutinho this summer However, according to Mundo Deportivo, nobody has launched a concrete move for the £110million-rated star and he therefore looks likely to stay put in …

Every Premier League club's 2019 January transfer windows graded
5 years, 11 months ago

Every Premier League club's 2019 January transfer windows graded

Daily Mail  

This January, Premier League clubs were much more conservative than last, with only six sides actually committing money to a permanent signing. Grade: B Gonzalo Higuain's loan from Juventus to Chelsea was one of the month's biggest transfers Crystal Palace Steve Parrish brought all the deadline-day drama, announcing the return of 'Batsman' Michy Batshuayi at gone midnight. Grade: B Bakary …

Latest football transfers BLOG: January Transfer Deadline Day 2019
5 years, 11 months ago

Latest football transfers BLOG: January Transfer Deadline Day 2019

The Hindu  

Biggest deals so far Peep. 11.13 pm: West Ham's 20-year-old defender Reece Oxford completes his loan move to German club Augsburg. Watch his exclusive first interview on NUFC TV now: https://t.co/xVvfdxH9TV … #NUFC#WorAlmirónpic.twitter.com/mqD18wSQXe — Newcastle United FC January 31, 2019 7.54 pm: Out of favour Bournemouth central defender Tyrone Mings has joined Championship side Aston Villa. 6.35 pm: Hajduk Split's …

Waiting for a late flourish as January transfer window prepares to shut
5 years, 11 months ago

Waiting for a late flourish as January transfer window prepares to shut

The Hindu  

The January transfer window closes on Thursday with a late splurge from the Premier League's biggest clubs unlikely after a month in which the biggest movers have been on the continent, from Barcelona to AC Milan. “We have to go through that, and this transfer window will not be ours.” Beyond Pulisic, the biggest January transfer in England has been …

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