Deadline​ day Drama: Isak to Liverpool Headlines Frenetic ⁣Transfer window

The January transfer window slammed shut with a flurry of activity,headlined ⁣by Alexander Isak’s shock ​move to Liverpool. Several Premier League ‍clubs⁣ underwent‍ meaningful overhauls, ⁣while others opted for more ⁣measured approaches. Here’s ​a‍ comprehensive rundown of every major move and a rating of each club’s business.

The winter window offered clubs a chance to address weaknesses and bolster squads for the second ​half of the season. Liverpool’s pursuit of isak, reportedly for a fee of £80m, represents a significant investment in thier attacking options. Manchester United also ‌made key additions,while⁤ several teams‌ focused ‌on offloading players to reshape⁤ their​ squads.

WEST HAM UNITED

In: Jean-Clair Todibo (Nice, £35m), El Hadji Malick Diouf (Slavia Prague, £19m), daniel Cummings (Celtic, free), ⁤Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton, free), Callum Wilson (Newcastle, free), Mads hermansen (Leicester City, £18m), ‍Mateus Fernandes (Southampton, £42m), Soungoutou ‍Magassa (Monaco, £17.3m) and Igor ​Julio (Brighton, loan).

Out: Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham, £55m), Patrick Kelly (Barnsley, undisclosed), Sean Moore (Shelbourne, undisclosed), Aaron Cresswell ‌(Stoke, free), Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim, ⁢free), Kamarai Swyer (Northampton, ⁢free), michail Antonio (released), lukasz Fabianski (released), Danny Ings (released), Kurt Zouma (released), Michael⁤ Forbes (Northampton, loan), Gideon Kodua (Luton, loan), Mason Terry (Braintree, loan), Emerson​ Palmieri (Marseille, ⁣undisclosed) and Maxwel Cornet (Genoa, loan).

Grade: D

A significant clear-out occurred‍ at West Ham​ following a challenging campaign. Manager Graham Potter, appointed​ in January,⁤ secured​ a vital win against Nottingham Forest after two ⁣prior defeats, coinciding ‍with a transfer window deemed uninspiring by many. Defensive reinforcements arrived in the⁢ form of El Hadji ⁢Malick diouf and Kyle Walker-Peters, expected to feature as wing-backs, while Jean-Clair Todibo’s loan became permanent. Soungoutou Magassa and ‌Igor ‍Julio further bolster defensive ⁤options. Callum Wilson’s arrival provides a useful addition, but supporters desired a more potent goal-scoring threat.WOLVERHAMPTON⁣ WANDERERS

In: Fer Lopez (Celta, £21.3m), jorgen​ Strand Larsen (Celta ‌Vigo, undisclosed), Jhon⁣ Arias (Fluminense, £15m) and David Moller Wolfe ⁣(AZ Alkmaar, £10m), Ladislav Krejci (Girona, loan) and Tolu ⁣Arokodare (Genk, £23.4m).

Out: Matheus Cunha (Man Utd, £62.5m), Rayan Ait Nouri (Man City, £36.3m), Goncalo Guedes⁢ (Real⁣ Sociedad, £5.2m),Nelson Semedo (released),Tommy Doyle (Birmingham,loan),Nasser Djiga (Rangers,loan),Boubacar traore (Metz,loan),Pablo Sarabia (released,Al-Arabi),Craig Dawson‌ (released),Chem Campbell (Stevenage,free),Chiquinho (Alverca,undisclosed),Tom King (Everton,undisclosed) and Fabio Silva (Borussia Dortmund,£22.8m).

Grade: E

The departures ‌of Matheus Cunha ‍and Rayan Ait Nouri represent significant losses for Wolves. however, the⁣ permanent signing of Jorgen Strand Larsen, ​following his 14-goal season, is a positive.Jhon Arias is ⁢anticipated ‍to fill ⁣the void left by Cunha,but the club ​failed to⁢ secure further signings to strengthen ⁤the team comprehensively. Wolves entered the‌ international break as the only Premier League team⁣ without a point.

MANCHESTER UNITED

Key additions included ⁢Matheus Cunha from Wolves for⁤ £62.5m,bolstering their attacking options. They also secured the loan signing of Ladislav Krejci from Girona to add​ depth in midfield. Outgoings saw Fabio Silva move to‍ Borussia Dortmund ⁤for £22.8m.

Grade: B-

LIVERPOOL

The headline move ​was⁢ undoubtedly Alexander isak’s arrival from Newcastle⁤ for £80m. This significant investment addresses their need for ⁢a prolific goalscorer.

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