The transfer market is currently closed, and most European football clubs are unable to do any more business until the summer. It was a busy final day of trading with many unexpected stars joining unexpected teams which meant there were just as many wins and losses as those who landed great moves. and some were forced to stay even though they wanted to go somewhere else. Enzo Fernandez, Jorginho, Isco, Marcel Sabitzer and Milan Skriniar They were the few who met with the comparative fortune of Jan. 31.
Here’s a look at some of the winners and losers:
Winner: Enzo Fernandez by Chelsea
The transfer story in the January market is over Argentina International access to the move that was after the whole month. The two clubs reached an agreement at the last possible minute, and the 22-year-old has completed what has been a summer’s spending spree even by Chelsea’s new standards. Fernandez leaves a sizeable hole in the Portuguese club, but brings the biggest possible cost that can be reinvested in the future. Now in South America to work as Graham Potter tries to rebuild the Blues midfield he bought last.
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Failed: Hakim Ziyech not moving to PSG
It seemed as if Morocco The international would have been a winner, but for his move to the Parc Des Princes to join Paris Saint-Germain have hit a tough spot as reports say a paperwork issue on Chelsea’s end has resulted in documents not being submitted on time. The French Professional League has now confirmed that the transfer is invalid. Ziyech has become a man forgotten by every newcomer like Mudryk and Joao Felix He arrived at Stamford Bridge. The move will give him a new lease of life, but for now he will have to stay in London until at least this summer. There is little doubt that the FIFA 2022 World Cup played a role in Ziyech’s shot at the 29-year-old, but there was also some need for the French champions who badly needed an injection of creativity. It was an interesting possibility in a position of need, just not as much as the new defender PSG badly needed…
Cons: Milan Skriniar will stay at Inter until the summer
Which brings us to one of the biggest failures of the season at Inter Milan. Skriniar has agreed to move to PSG on a free transfer in the summer but both will be out until then which is not good news for the rest of the season. The Ligue 1 leaders are in dire need of new blood in defense given their current struggles, and Skriniar desperately needs to leave as soon as possible but now he has to give it his all in the dire circumstances of the Nerazzurri.
Winner: Marcel Sabitzer to Manchester United
Few would have predicted such a move but the injury was untimely Christian Eriksen presented an opportunity which United imposed to include a quality termination solution with Denmark The star is now out until the end of the season. An unimportant figure at Bayern Munich, Sabitzer’s future has been the subject of more or less speculation since his arrival. RB Leipzig Instead, this is an opportunity for him to remind people of his talent. Expect Erik ten Hag to get something close to the talismanic he was for Leipzig.
Winner: Jorginho to Arsenal
At the end of last week, Arsenal were expected to spend a lot of money on Brighton Moses Caicedo again Ecuador The international found himself stuck with the Seagulls after a few days. After refusing to be drawn into the fight for Caicedo, the Gunners took the exact same approach that allowed him to. Mykhailo Mudryk Join Chelsea and go Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior rather. Mike Arteta’s men now get three qualities plus a fraction of the price discussed for both Mudryk and Caicedo. Jorginho may also win the Premier League title.
Losses: Isco and Union Berlin split
For a short time, it seemed that Union Berlin would pull off a Spanish coup Josip JuranovicJerome Roussillon and Aissa Laidouni Stadion An der Altern Forsterei. However, health proved to be a problem and the move quickly fell apart at the age of 30. Real Madrid and Sevilla a man left without a club. The German will be better and better equipped for their fight at the Bundesliga finals but there is no guarantee that Isco will find a new club anytime soon as there are now big questions about his fitness.
Cons: Moises Caicedo hasn’t made much of a splash at Brighton
The Ecuadorian international player overplayed his hand and was burnt as Arsenal beat Brighton. Isolated from the senior team during the transfer window, Caicedo now faces a tough task to regain the trust of his coach, teammates, and Seagulls fans. Given the high price, prospective suitors will be wary of this scenario before trying to land the 21-year-old this summer — assuming his form has recovered.
