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Has the January Transfer Window Lost Its Excitement?

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Has the January Transfer Window Lost Its Excitement?

Has the January Transfer Window Lost Its Excitement?

The January transfer window has given football fans some unforgettable moments over the years. Back in 2008, Andrey Arshavin flew into a snowbound London to join Arsenal, with the deadline delayed by 24 hours due to weather. In 2013, West Brom striker Peter Odemwingie famously drove 120 miles from Birmingham to London hoping to sign for Queens Park Rangers.

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Has the January Transfer Window Lost Its Excitement?Big Clubs Rarely Spend in JanuaryWinter Windows Aren’t Always Quiet

2011 produced one of the most memorable winter deadline days. Liverpool signed Andy Carroll from Newcastle and Luis Suarez from Ajax, shocking fans and rivals alike.

Since then, the drama has been less frequent. This season’s Premier League deadline day was the quietest on record, with only seven deals completed. Previous years were not much busier: 13 deals in 2024, 16 in 2023, and 14 in 2022. It seems the excitement of the final day has dulled, especially compared with the past.

Big Clubs Rarely Spend in January

Notable winter signings are usually the exception. Enzo Fernandez’s move to Chelsea in 2023 stands out. The World Cup Young Player of the Year joined from Benfica for £106.8m, a British record at the time. Chelsea’s spending dominated the window, accounting for £284.1m of the total £815m spent, largely due to delayed investment following a club takeover.

This season, big clubs have been cautious. Arsenal and Liverpool have not signed anyone since 2023. Chelsea spent £13.5m, Manchester United £27.5m, while Manchester City bucked the trend with £84m on Premier League talent like Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi.

High winter spending by the big six is rare. The last major winter outlay was in 2018, when Arsenal signed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Liverpool brought in Virgil van Dijk. Back then, the big six spent £322m of the £500m total, compared with just 73% of the £387.1m in 2023.

Winter Windows Aren’t Always Quiet

While deadline day may seem dull, the January window itself is still significant. The total Premier League spending this winter reached £390m, slightly down from £421m last summer but far above some previous years. In the past 10 winter windows, only 2018, 2023, and 2025 saw higher spending.

It may appear that January transfer windows have become boring, but the truth is they have rarely been packed with big moves. The window remains strategic, with clubs acting mainly to fill urgent needs rather than splurge, making some seasons quieter than others.

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