There have been some incredible January signings in the English Premier League era.
Although summer transfer windows are typically known for having bigger fees, there have still been some big money deals made in January in recent times.
We pick out the seven best over the years that have been greatly successful.
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Virgil van Dijk
Southampton – Liverpool
£75m
Van Dijk signing for Liverpool made him the most expensive defender ever, but he was worth every penny after he transformed the Reds into a side that went on to reach the UEFA Champions League Final and then win the competition the following season in 2019.
Luis Suarez
Ajax – Liverpool
£23m
Luis Suarez is one of Liverpool’s greatest ever players after he netted 82 times in 133 appearances which earned himself a move to Barcelona for £75m three years later.
Andy Cole
Newcastle United – Manchester United
£7m
While at Manchester United, Andy Cole certainly proved his worth after he helped his side win five Premier League titles, two FA Cup’s and a Champions League whilst forming a superb partnership with Dwight York.
Kieran Trippier
Atletico Madrid – Newcastle United
£12m
Trippier was one of the first transfers made by Newcastle under Saudi ownership, and he has been instrumental to the clubs rise, with his leadership at the back and contribution to attack with multiple goals and assists.
Philippe Coutinho
Inter Milan – Liverpool
£8.5m
For just £8.5m, Coutinho ended up being a bargain after he was a vital part to the Liverpool side when he was at the club, and was sold by the club for a whopping £142m which funded the likes of Van Dijk and Alisson.
Julian Alvarez
River Plate – Manchester City
£14.1m
Julian Alvarez signed in January 2022 but joined the club officially that summer and then was a vital part of the Argentina side that won the World Cup, and went on to play a key role under Pep Guardiola as City won the treble last term.
Nemanja Vidic
Spartak Moscow – Manchester United
£7m
Nobody would have expected the Serbian defender to be as a successful as he was in a United shirt, after he was part of a formidable defence at Old Trafford that won five Premier League titles and one Champions League.
