Has the January transfer window always felt flat?
Summary
The January transfer window in football once saw exciting last-minute player moves, but recent years have been quieter. This past window had the quietest deadline day for the Premier League, with only seven deals made. Notable past and recent signings include Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea and Manchester City's spends to revamp their squad.Key Facts
- The January transfer window used to have dramatic last-minute deals.
- Only seven transactions were completed on the most recent deadline day for the Premier League.
- In 2023, 16 deals were done on the last day, while in 2024, there were 13.
- Enzo Fernandez moved to Chelsea for a British record fee of £106.8 million.
- Chelsea was a major spend contributor, particularly after BlueCo's takeover in 2022.
- Manchester City spent £188 million in 2025 to refresh their squad.
- The largest collective spending by the top six clubs in the last decade was £322 million in 2018.
- Only three winter windows in the past decade have had higher spending than in recent years.
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