For any player across the continent, the prospect of switching sides midway through a season can be a real challenge for a long list of reasons.
Whether adapting to a new country or playing under a new boss with different ideas, the Premier League was littered with stars who failed to find their marks immediately after a change of mid- season.
However, on some occasions, a January arrival can really kick-start and be a real catalyst for club momentum in the second half of the campaign.
So who are the Premier League arrivals from January that have really had the most impact on their respective clubs this year?
Bruno Fernandes – Manchester United
Struck by a 2-0 home loss to Burnley just days before arriving at Old Trafford, even the most passionate Manchester United fan could not have predicted the remarkable impact of Bruno Fernandes.
Although his consolation strike may not have been enough to keep the Reds from going out of the FA Cup this weekend, the 25-year-old has simply been an eye-opener since leaving Sporting Lisbon .
Seeming to be worth every penny of his initial £ 47m transfer fee, the Portuguese playmaker has completely turned the tide in Manchester’s red half almost alone.
With only their goal difference keeping them out of the top four and with a Champions League final at the top of their agenda with two games to play, Fernandes only continued breaking records at Old Trafford in his games. first six months.
Converted from Villa Park earlier this month, he was directly involved in 13 goals in his first 10 Premier League games for Manchester United, with seven goals and six assists.
In fact, his performances have been so impressive that the 25-year-old was named Manchester United Player of the Month for the third consecutive time a few weeks ago.
Forming an all-star partnership with World Cup winner Paul Pogba, it’s hard to think of the arrival in January of the Premier League era that had more immediate impact than Fernandes.
Tomas Soucek – West Ham
By hosting a first half clinic against Watford on Friday night, West Ham has practically maintained their Premier League status and they have a new signature in particular which has played a crucial role in their survival load.
While free score Michail Antonio could steal most of the headlines at London stadium, Tomas Soucek quickly established himself as a fan favorite in East London.
After the Hammers’ second goal against the Hornets, the Czech international has scored three goals since the restart and offered midfielder David Moyes with real steel.
With no Premier League player covering more ground than the 25-year-old, his arrival also played a crucial role in the recent success of Declan Rice.
Speaking to Sky Sports about his amazing debut in East London, Soucek also spoke of his enthusiasm for making his departure from Slavia Prague a permanent departure this summer.
Expected to conclude an agreement on the order of £ 16 million when the Premier League status of the Hammers is officially confirmed, the 6-foot-3 midfielder has already been dubbed “Czech Patrick Veira” by fans of West Ham and turns out to be a real robbery for Moyes’ men.
Elsewhere and also deserves an honorable mention, another of West Ham’s January arrivals, Jarrod Bowen.
Joining the Hammers on the deadline day earlier this year, the former Hull winger has already provided three assists since the restart, more than any other Premier League player.
Tariq Lamptey – Brighton
While Tariq Lamptey’s cut-off day in Brighton in January could have gone under the radar, the 19-year-old really burst onto the scene of the Amex and quickly became a hidden gem of the Premier League.
Although he is highly esteemed by Chelsea and has proposed a new agreement at Stamford Bridge, the young rear has chosen to join the Graham Potters Seagulls for an agreement which runs until 2023.
Choosing to leave the capital in search of regular first-team football, Lamptey has only grown stronger since his Brighton debut in their 0-0 draw against Leicester last month.
Recipient of the match man award and a series of congratulations for his Carrow Road exhibition earlier in the month, Lamptey almost found himself unbeatable, although he was originally considered the one for the future at the Amex.
A member of the England team at the 2019 European Under-19 Championships, Lamptey has now started Brighton’s last six high flying contests on the rebound and has outperformed experienced Martin Montoya in the pecking order. Potter.
The last right-back sensation from the English production chain, the 5’3 ” defender played a crucial role in Brighton’s charge for top-flight security.
At a touching distance from the official extension of their Premier League status this summer, there is no doubt that Lamptey turned out to be a wise move from the former boss of Swansea.
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