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Another January transfer window has come and gone with Premier League clubs making moves to improve their squads ahead of the business end of the season. Or, in the case of two of the league’s most successful clubs, a lack of moves.
Let’s break down the winners and losers from this January transfer window in the Premier League.
Unai Emery’s club made 21 total moves this window in terms of incomings and outgoings. Currently on the outside looking in of the Premier League top four, Aston Villa revamped their attacking options this January selling Jhon Duran and bringing in Donyell Malen, Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. The latter two options on loan are low-risk, high reward moves that can bring immediate impact.
Rashford, in particular, is arguably the move of the window. Most were stunned by how quick Ruben Amorim was to dismiss him from plans so quickly after taking over for Erik ten Hag. He has the opportunity to regain his confidence, play in the Champions League and contribute to a top four race all while doing so under less scrutiny. If the move pans out, Rashford will have a number of paths he can take come the summer.
Manchester City’s struggles this season are well documented. A staggering 15 points behind Liverpool in the title race, going down to the wire to qualify for the Champions League knockouts, a two leg playoff on the horizon with Real Madrid, this season very much looks like a transitional one for Pep Guardiola’s side on the back of winning four straight league titles.
Still, even if the business done in January is for next season and the years to come, the players brought in classify Man City as a winner. Omar Marmoush is arguably the signing of the window coming over from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Egyptian forward had 15 goals and nine assists for the Bundesliga side in just 17 games. He’s played as a winger and an …
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