Transfer window verdict: how Premier League clubs fared in January

The Guardian produced a club-by-club verdict on how every Premier League side fared in the January transfer window, listing key signings, departures and unresolved questions for each team. Arsenal made no major acquisition despite late links to Sandro Tonali and Leon Goretzka, signing only England Under-19 defender Jaden Dixon and loaning Ethan Nwaneri to Marseille while Mikel Merino is expected to be out for at least two months.

Manchester City signed Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guéhi in what the article describes as a combined £82.5m splurge, and Liverpool secured Jérémy Jacquet for a deal that will take effect next summer. Manchester United made no first-team additions. Chelsea’s window was quiet, highlighted by the recall of Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, while Burnley added James Ward-Prowse on loan.

Tottenham signed Conor Gallagher and the left-back prospect Souza but were dealing with a long list of injuries. Crystal Palace broke their transfer record again to sign Jørgen Strand Larsen for £43m but failed to replace Marc Guéhi, who moved to Manchester City. Bournemouth sold Semenyo to Manchester City for £62.5m and signed Rayan, who has a reported €100m release clause, plus goalkeeper additions.

Brighton brought back Pascal Groß and recalled Matt O’Riley while selling Brajan Gruda on loan to RB Leipzig.

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