Five Of The Best Deadline Day Transfers In Premier League This Winter

Transfer deadline day generated a whirlwind of activity and notable transactions for Premier League clubs.

In this article, Sportxparte reviews the top transfers executed during the hectic final 24 hours of the winter transfer window.

Marco Asensio

Aston Villa successfully secured the highly experienced Marco Asensio on loan during the hectic final days of the transfer window. Asensio, a Spanish international with nine years at Real Madrid, will offer essential depth to Unai Emery’s squad.

Versatile as a winger or attacking midfielder, the 29-year-old has largely been a bit-part player since he joined Paris St Germain two years ago and the jury will be out on how he fares in the Premier League.

Evan Ferguson

Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson made a notable loan move to West Ham from Brighton on Monday’s transfer deadline day, reuniting with his former manager, Graham Potter. Ferguson emerged as one of the most promising talents in British football during a breakout 2022-23 season.

However, following a series of managerial changes at the Amex Stadium, and facing increased competition for playing time, he struggled to find his rhythm and went 11 months without scoring.

If Potter can work his magic with Ferguson again, it could prove an astute move for all parties.

Mathys Tel

Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel emerged as one of the most sought-after talents during the winter transfer window. After initially rejecting a move to Tottenham last week, the 19-year-old made a surprising U-turn.

Following a persuasive conversation with Tottenham’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, Tel was convinced to make the switch to Spurs, marking a significant development in his burgeoning career.

It has been a difficult first half of the season for the attacker, but after he scored 10 goals during the 2023-24 term, he will aim to rediscover his best form in north London.

Ben Chilwell

England international, Ben Chilwell has faced a challenging 18 months, grappling with persistent injury problems during his time under Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.

Following these struggles, the current Blues manager, Enzo Maresca, swiftly determined that the left-back would not fit into his plans moving forward, further complicating Chilwell’s situation at the club.

Chilwell, who represented England as recently as last year, has been offered a lifeline to get his career back on track at Crystal Palace and will aim to catch the eye of new England head coach Thomas Tuchel during this short-term loan.

Nico Gonzalez

Manchester City’s crucial rebuilding efforts gathered momentum with a last-minute signing of midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Porto for a fee of 60 million euros (£49.9m). 

At just 23 years old, Gonzalez fits many of the criteria set by Pep Guardiola, having previously graduated from the prestigious Barcelona academy and made his way into the Catalan club’s first team in 2021.

A loan at Valencia was followed by a permanent move to Porto two years ago, but he will now continue his career in England and aim to help City return to past glories.