January Transfers: Club-by-Club
Article by deej3005
Arsenal
In-Andrei Arshavin-Zenit St.Petersburg
Arshavin will be one of the Gunners’ key players this season. This transfer alone is unlikely to save Arsenal’s season, but the fact that Arshavin has joined may spur Arsenal on to finishing in the top four and achieving something in the Champions League.
Transfer Rating: 4.5/5
Out-Jay Simpson-West Brom-loan
Out-Gavin Hoyte-Watford-loan
Out-Paul Rodgers-Northampton-loan
Out-Rui Fonte-Crystal Palace-loan
Out-Henri Lansbury-Scunthorpe-loan
Aston Villa
In-Emile Heskey-Wigan-£3.5M
The big England striker joined O’Neill’s side for a bargain 3.5m. With Carew and Agbonlahor already available, Heskey may not play every game, but he is very good at holding up the ball, bringing others into play and playing alongside a smaller, speedier forward such as Agbonlahor. He’s already got his Villa career off to a good start with a goal on his debut, this is an excellent coup by O’Neill.
Transfer rating: 5/5
Out-Wayne Routledge-QPR-loan
The little winger simply wasn’t playing at Villa, and had to go somewhere to get his career back on track. From villa’s point of view, this loan move is not a bad thing, as Routledge might be able to get into some form and show us all some of the potential that he displayed at Crystal Palace.
Transfer rating: 4/5
Out-Sam Williams-Walsall-loan
Blackburn Rovers
In-Gael Givet-Marseille-loan
Ok, so this isn’t a permanent signing, but Givet should add competition to the Rovers back line, where Nelsen and Samba have made the CB positions their own. The defender certainly isn’t bad and could find himself featuring a fair bit for Balckburn this year.
Transfer rating: 3/5
In-El-Hadji Diouf-Sunderland-£2M
Diouf should be a good signing for Blackburn, who don’t seem to have a definite partner for Roque Santa Cruz. Despite his nasty temperament, he’s a skillful player who should slot in just behind Santa Cruz. With Diouf making darting runs and teeing up Santa Cruz, the two could form a good partnership.
Transfer rating: 3/5
Out-Eddie Nolan-Preston-undisclosed
Out-Sergio Peter-Sparta Prague-undisclosed
Out-Frank Fielding-Rochdale-loan
Out-Jamie Clarke-Rotherham-free
Bolton Wanderers
In-Sebastien Puygrenier-Zenit St. Petersburg-loan
Gary Megson’s pulled off a great deal here. Puygrenier will most likely support Gary Cahill at the back, and given that he featured quite regularly for Zenit when they won the UEFA Cup this is a good piece of business.
Transfer rating: 4/5
In-Ariza Makukula-Benfica-loan
In-Mark Davies-Wolves-£1M
Out-Heidar Helguson-QPR-undisclosed
Out-Kevin Nolan-Newcastle-£4.5M
Chelsea
In-Ricardo Quaresma-Inter Milan-loan
So Jose Mourinho decided to give his old club a helping hand? Well, I’m not sure how much of a help this will be, but Scolari obviously feels the left wing is a problem. No one doubts Quaresma’s ability, but the winger can be inconsistent and has never played in England before. If Scolari believes he has signed the answer to his prayers, he has taken a big gamble.
Transfer rating: 2/5
In-Gokhan Tore-Bayer Leverkusen-undisclosed
Out-Jack Cork-Watford-loan
Out-Wayne Bridge-Manchester City-undisclosed
Out-Ben Sahar-De Graafschap-loan
Out-Scott Sinclair-Birmingham-loan
Out-Carlo Cudicini-Tottenham-free
Out-Lee Sawyer-Coventy-loan
Out-Carl Magnay-MK Dons-loan
Everton
In-Jo-Manchester City-loan
The arrival of Craig Bellamy at Eastlands has signaled the departure of Jo, at least until the end of the season, that is. With Yakubu effectively injured until then as well, Jo is an important signing for City, even if it remains to be seen whether he can adapt to the Premiership.
Transfer rating: 4/5
In-Troy Archibald-Herville-Tottenham-loan
Out-Lee Molyneux-Southampton-free
Out-John Ruddy-Crewe-loan
Fulham
In-Giles Barnes-Derby-loan
As anyone who caught a glimpse of Barnes when Derby were in the Premiership will know, he is an exciting young talent. His free-kick against United shows us that his skills have certainly not faded away, but he has struggled with injuries of late. Therefore, this is a good move by Fulham, and should Barnes sign for them on a permanent basis, he may well go on to become one of their key players in years to come.
Transfer rating: 5/5
In-Olivier Dacourt-Inter Milan-loan
In-Julian Gray-Coventry-loan
Out-Adrian Leijer-Norwich-loan
Out-T.J.Moncur-Wycombe-free
Out-Hameur Bouazza-Birmingham-loan
Out-Seol Ki-Hyeon-Al-Hilal-loan
Out-Jimmy Bullard-Hull-£5M
Out-Leon Andreasen-Hannover 96-loan
Out-Andranik Teymourian-Barnsley-loan
Hull City
In-Kevin Kilbane-Wigan-undisclosed
Kilbane is a decent left-back who is just as adept at playing on the left side of midfield. He’s a decent, but unspectacular addition to the Hull squad, who clearly want to strengthen their defence to keep up their excellent start in the Premiership. A useful addition to the squad.
Transfer rating: 3/5
In-Manucho-Manchester United-loan
The strong, Angolan centre-forward wasn’t getting enough games at United and so decided to temporararily join Hull. He adds strength and pace to Hull’s front line, and it’s a smart bit of business for the Tigers, who also have the likes of Daniel Cousin to choose from in attack.
Transfer rating: 3/5
In-Jimmy Bullard-Fulham–£5M
No doubt about it, Bullard will slot right into Hull’s midfield like fat Ronaldo’s teeth in a piece of cake. The crazy-haired midfielder was on great from at Fulham, and will be one of Hull’s best players. The only negative results of this transfer are the fact that Bullard is 30, so £5M is perhaps quite a lot to pay, but Hull have bought themselves a playmaker who is proven in the Premiership.
Transfer rating: 4/5
In-Kamil Zayatte-Young Boys Berne-£2.5M
Out-Dean Windass-Oldham-loan
Out-Wayne Brown-Leicester-loan
Liverpool
Out-Jermaine Pennant-Portsmouth-loan
Out-Craig Lindfield-Accrington Stanley-loan
Out-Krisztian Nemeth-Blackpool-loan
Out-Robbie Keane-Tottenham-£12M
This is the big one. The Irish striker was frozen out at Liverpool and packed back off to White Hart Lane for £8M pounds less than he came for. Naturally, the loss of £8M makes this an unfortunate transfer for Liverpool. The fact that Keane was only given as many appearances as he was by Benitez, which then led to him being sold off after a few months, was downright absurd when you consider that he was a player who had managed much greater things in the same league with Spurs. Liverpool are now left with just N’gog to provide Torres for company, or playing Gerrard just behind will be a necessity.
Transfer rating: 1/5
Out-Peter Gulacsi-Hereford-loan
Out-Adam Hammill-Barnsley-loan
Manchester City
In-Wayne Bridge-Chelsea-£12M
In-Craig Bellamy-West Ham-£14M
In-Nigel de Jong-Hamburg-£17M
In-Shay Given-Newcastle Utd-undisclosed
Given had been a wall between the posts for some time at Newcastle, and with the team performing poorly, it’s unsurprising that he’s moved on to a club with a brighter future. Given should take over from Hart, and although the latter is a young gem, Given is a top-class shot-stopper and an excellent signing.
Transfer rating: 5/5
Out-Sam Williamson-Wrexham-loan
Out-Javan Vidal-Aberdeen-loan
Out-Paul Marshall-Blackpool
Out-Tal Ben-Haim-Sunderland-loan
Manchester United
In-Zoran Tosic-Partizan Belgrade-undisclosed
Tosic is a highly rated central midfielder, and if Ferguson’s recent signings(Evra, Vidic) are anything to go by, he could turn out to be the next Paul Scholes. He is still relatively unknown at this moment in time, but he’s already made 8 appearances for Serbia at the age of 21 and is definitely one to look out for in the United team.
Transfer rating: 2/5
In-Adem Ljajic-Partizan Belgrade-undisclosed
In-Ritchie De Laet-Stoke City-undisclosed
Out-David Gray-Middlesbrough-loan
Out-Sam Hewson-Hereford-loan
Out-Manucho-Hull City-loan
Out-Tom Cleverley-Leicester-loan
Out-James Chester-Peterborough-loan
Middlesbrough
In-Marlon King-Wigan-loan
This is the biggest signing that Boro have made in the transfer window, and with players like Tuncay, Afonso Alves, and Aliadiere all fellow forwards, they would have done better to strengthen elsewhere.
Transfer rating: 2/5
Out-Seb Hines-Derby-loan
Out-Jonathan Grounds-Norwich-loan
Out-Graeme Owens-Blackpool-loan
Out-Tom Craddock-Luton-£80k
Newcastle United
In-Kevin Nolan-Newcastle-£4.5M
Kevin Nolan had been Bolton’s main man in midfield for some time, and with N’Zogbia expressing a wish to go away from the Toon, some extra midfielders were necessary. With Barton, Guthrie, Butt, Gutierrez etc. Available, Nolan may not play every single game, but he is like a more experienced, better version of Danny Guthrie. A good passer of the ball who also chips in with some goals, Nolan should do well at Newcastle.
Transfer rating: 4/5
In-Ryan Taylor-Wigan-swap
Out-Charles N’Zogbia-Wigan-swap
Portsmouth
In-Nadir Belhadj-Lens-£4.4M
In-Jermaine Pennant-Liverpool-loan
In-Hayden Mullins-West Ham-£2M
In-Pele-Porto-loan
In-Angelos Basinas-AEK Athens-undisclosed
In-Theofanis Gekas-Bayer Leverkusen-loan
Out-Lassana Diarra-Real Madrid-£20M
The French defensive midfielder is certainly one for the future, a possible future France regular. But who would have thought he’d seal a £20M move to Real Madrid? The strong, tough-tackling player has already looked good in his first few games there, but I can’t help but think that Tony Adams would have pocketed the £20M with glee. One or two big money players out, and 5 or 6 players in is good work by the Pompey boss.
Transfer rating: 4/5
Out-Jermain Defoe-Tottenham-£15M
Out-Khaleem Hyland-Zulte Waregem-loan
Stoke City
In-Matthew Etherington-West Ham-£2M
This diminutive winger jumped ship in January from West Ham to Stoke, a place where he is almost guaranteed first team football. He hasn’t looked bad in his first few games at all, and while he may not be the quickest, he packs a good cross to supply forwards James Beattie and Dave Kitson.
Transfer rating: 4/5
In-James Beattie-Sheff. United-£3.75M
In-Henri Camara-Wigan-loan
Out-Ritchie De Laet-Manchester United-undisclosed
Out-Nathaniel Wedderburn-Notts County-loan
Out-Tom Soares-Charlton-loan
Out-Carl Dickinson-Leeds-loan
Out-Ryan Shotton-Tranmere-loan
Out-Lewis Buton-Sheffield Wednesday-small fee
Sunderland
In-Calum Davenport-West Ham-loan
In-Tal Ben-Haim-Manchester City-loan
Sunderland needed to bolster their back line, and so have signed Ben Haim on loan from City. The centre-back had become fourth choice there, but should begin to start games at the Stadium of Light. Players like Nyron Nosworthy have always been not quite up to Premiership standard, so this is a good signing by Sbragia.
Transfer rating: 4/5
Out-Roy O’Donovan-Blackpool-loan
Out-Graham Kavanagh-Carlisle-free
Out-Liam Miller-QPR-loan
Out-Pascal Chimbonda-Tottenham-£2.5M
Out-El-Hadji Diouf-Blackburn-£2M
Out-Michael Chopra-Sunderland-loan
Tottenham Hotspur
In-Jermain Defoe-Portsmouth-£15M
There must be something about the friendly atmosphere at White Hart Lane that brings players back to the club. And unlike Robbie Keane, Defoe actually achieved something at his new club. The forward is lightning quick, and could form a good partnership with Pavlyuchenko, but he also has Bent and Keane to contend with. £15M is a lot to pay, but I can’t see Defoe letting Spurs down.
Transfer rating: 3/5
In-Wilson Palacios-Wigan-£12M
In-Pascal Chimbonda-Sunderland-£2.5M
In-Carlo Cudicini-Chelsea-free
In-Robbie Keane-Liverpool-£12M
Out-Paul Stalteri-Borussia Monchengladbach-free
Out-Kevin Prince-Boateng-Borussia Dortmund-loan
Out-David Button-Bournemouth-loan
Out-Tony Archibald-Herville-Everton-loan
Out-Cesar Sanchez-Valencia-undisclosed
Out-Hossam Ghaly-Nassr Saudi Club-undisclosed
West Brom
In-Jay Simpson-Arsenal-loan
Hardly an eye-catcher, but the biggest signing the Baggies have made in the transfer window is to sign Jay Simpson on loan from Arsenal. The big forward has impressed in his first few games, and after scoring twice against Wigan in the Carling Cup, he knows how it’s done.
Transfer rating: 3/5
In-Marc-Antoine Fortune-Nancy-loan
In-Youssouf Mulumbu-PSG-loan
Out-Jose Labadie-Shrewsbury-loan
Out-Lee Baker-Kidderminster-loan
Out-Sherjill Macdonald-Roeselare-loan
West Ham
In-Savio Nsereko-Brescia-£10M
The young German winger cost the Hammers a lot of money, but is a big talent. While still in his teens, Nsereko was getting plenty of games at Brescia, and while he may have to wait a bit before breaking into the West Ham first team, it may not be long before he is linked with a move to a top club.
Transfer rating: 4/5
Out-Joe Widdowson-Grimsby-loan
Out-Matthew Etherington-Stoke City-£2M
Out-Lee Bowyer-Birmingham-loan
Out-Kyel Reid-Wolves-loan
Out-Craig Bellamy-Manchester City-£14M
Out-Hayden Mullins-Portsmouth-£2M
Out-Julien Faubert-Real Madrid-loan
Out-Calum Davenport-Sunderland-loan
Wigan
In-Hugo Rodallega-Necaxa-£4.5M
In-Ben Watson-Crystal Palace-£2M
Out-Lewis Montrose-Cheltenham-loan
Out-Luke Ashworth-Leyton Orient-free
Out-Kevin Kilbane-Hull-undisclosed
Out-Wilson Palacios-Tottenham-£12M
Palacios is a creative force in midfield, more an attacking midfielder than a defensive-minded one, Palacios suits Tottenham’s style of play and may be expected to play in the Modric role when the Croatian is unavailable. £12M seems a fair price for both teams.
Transfer rating: 3/5
Out-Marlon King-Wigan-loan
Out-Emile Heskey-Aston Villa-£3.5M
Out-Henri Camara-Stoke-loan
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Arshavin cant even play in the Chempions League though, so how we he help that?