The verdict on every Premier League club’s January 2018 signings one year on

The verdict on every Premier League club’s January 2018 signings one year on
The January transfer window is a time when mangers can tinker with their squad and add players to improve their sides for the second half of the season. Or in some cases panic buy in a desperate effort to stave off relegation.Not all players that are brought in are successes and the 2018 window was no different.Here is a round-up of all the January signings Premier League teams made last season and how they got on at their clubs.Arsenal paid more than 57m for Aubameyang16
Arsenal paid more than 57m for Aubameyang

Arsenal

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Borussia Dortmund (57.38m)The Gunners have definitely started to see a return from their investment in the striker.He has 26 goals in 42 games for the club and has formed a formidable partnership with Alexandre Lacazette.Verdict: HitKonstantinos Mavropanos – PAS GiannianaThe 21-year-old has been suffering from a groin problem that has kept him out for a few months this season.The centre-back has only featured three times since signing but he still has a lot of time to develop.Verdict: Jury is still out Henrikh Mkhitaryan – Manchester United (swap)He moved to Arsenal in an exchange deal for their best player Alexis Sanchez.The Armenian has shown glimpses of the player he was for Borussia Dortmund, including three assists against Everton and a goal against former club United, but he has been far too inconsistent.Verdict: MissMkhitaryan was part of the swap deal for Alexis SanchezGetty16
Mkhitaryan was part of the swap deal for Alexis Sanchez

Bournemouth

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Brighton

Jurgen Locadia PSV (14m)Locadia was their club-record signing but struggled to adapt to life in the Premier League and only made six appearances in the rest of that season.The forward has played a bigger part this season but still only has two goals in 18 appearances.Verdict: MissLeonardo Ulloa Leicester (loan)Ulloa was a big hit at Brighton in his first spell at the club between 2012 and 2014 where he scored 26 goals in 58 games, albeit in the Championship.He could not reproduce that goalscoring tally on his second spell, this time on loan as he managed just one goal in 10 Premier League games.Verdict: MissUlloa was on loan at Brighton16
Ulloa was on loan at Brighton

Burnley

Aaron Lennon – Everton (undisclosed)Lennon credits Burnley as having saved his career and restored his love of football after some mental health battles.He has made 30 league appearances for the club but has a knee injury that could keep him on the sidelines for a while.Verdict: HitAaron Lennon scoring for Burnley16
Aaron Lennon scoring for Burnley
Georges-Kevin Nkoudou Spurs (loan) Only made a handful of appearances during the second half of last season and did not leave a notable mark on the club.Verdict: Miss

Chelsea

Ross Barkley Everton (15m)The 25-year-old played just two league games in the entirety of last season but has been a key part of Maurizio Sarris plans at the Blues.Weve not see the levels of play we saw at Everton but he may be on his way back to his best.Verdict: Jury is still outRoss Barkley in action for Chelsea16
Ross Barkley in action for Chelsea
Olivier Giroud – Arsenal (undisclosed)Just four goals in 31 Premier League appearances have seen Chelsea look elsewhere for reinforcements.They have just signed Gonzalo Higuain on loan to push Giroud down the pecking order.Verdict: MissEmerson Palmieri Roma (18m)He has struggled for game time at Chelsea and there had been rumours that he would be heading for the exit door.Sarri has dismissed that after a good performance in their Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham.Chelsea paid 18m for Emerson Palmieri16
Chelsea paid 18m for Emerson Palmieri

Crystal Palace

Jaroslaw Jach – Zaglebie Lubin (undisclosed)The 23-year-old is yet to make his debut since joining and is currently on loan in the Turkish Super Lig.Verdict: MissErdal Rakip – Benfica (loan)Did not make any appearances for Palace during his loan spell.Verdict: MissAlexander Sorloth – FC Midtjylland (9m)The transfer deadline day signing didn’t score any Premier League goals and has since gone out on loan to Gent.Verdict: Miss

Everton

Cenk Tosun Besiktas (27m)He scored five goals in 14 appearances last season but has only managed two in 19 games this season.Most of his appearances have come off the bench and Crystal Palace, reportedly, want to sign him on loan.Verdict: MissEliaquim Mangala – Man City (loan)After just two appearances he picked up a knee injury and was out for the rest of the season.Verdict: MissTheo Walcott Arsenal (20m)Six goals in 33 league games for Walcott but his performances have frustrated many fans at the club.Verdict: MissTheo Walcott’s performances have frustrated Everton fans16
Theo Walcott’s performances have frustrated Everton fans

Huddersfield

Terence Kongolo – Monaco (loan)He impressed during his loan spell and Huddersfield made his transfer permanent in the summer.The defender has been one of their better players in a season that looks as though it is heading towards relegation.Verdict: HitAlex Pritchard – Norwich (12m)He has been one of the better players for Huddersfield and is wanted by clubs who are in a better position in the Premier League.Verdict: HitAlex Pritchard has been one of Huddersfield’s better players16
Alex Pritchard has been one of Huddersfield’s better players

Leicester City

Fousseni Diabate – Gazalec Ajaccio (1.8m)The striker has struggled to make an impact and has rarely featured for the club. He has also been linked with a move away from Leicester.Verdict: Miss

Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk Southampton (75m)No questions about this one. He has been a huge success since joining in January and turned Liverpool into Premier League contenders.Verdict: HitLiverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk16
Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk

Manchester City

Jack Harrison – New York CityA highly rated winger who was selected as number one overall in the 2016 MLS draft. Impressed in the MLS and was brought over to Man City.He was immediately loaned to Middlesbrough and then Leeds this season, who are top of the Championship.Verdict: Jury is still outAymeric Laporte Athletic Bilbao (57m)Helped City to the Premier League title this season and is an assured presence in the defence for Pep Guardiola.Verdict: HitAymeric Laporte in action for Man City16
Aymeric Laporte in action for Man City

Manchester United

Alexis Sanchez Arsenal (swap)His wages reach around 500,000 per week but United certainly have not seen a return on that commitment.Verdict: MissAlexis Sanchez has not impressed at Old Trafford16
Alexis Sanchez has not impressed at Old Trafford

Newcastle

Martin Dubravka – Sparta Prague (loan)Impressed on his loan spell and that move was made permanent in the summer. Has gone on to establish himself as the number one goalkeeper.Verdict: HitKenedy – Chelsea (loan)He is now on his second loan spell with the club and performances have been inconsistent.In one game against Cardiff, he became the first player since 2010 to play a half without completing a pass, while later he missed a penalty in added time which would have won the game.Verdict: MissKenedy is on his second loan spell at Newcastle16
Kenedy is on his second loan spell at Newcastle
Islam Slimani – Leicester City (loan)The striker made just four appearances for the club without scoring.Verdict: Miss

Southampton

Guido Carrillo Monaco (7.6m)The striker has failed to impress after signing from the Ligue 1 club and is currently out on loan.Verdict: Miss

Stoke City

Moritz Bauer – Rubin Kazan (free)Was out of favour with former manager Gary Rowett and accused him of stoking up negativity against him.Despite their relegation from the Premier League he was handed a five year contract.Verdict: Miss Badou Ndiaye Galatasaray (14m)The midfielder made 13 appearances and scored two goals for Stoke as they dropped to the Championship.Was one of their better players before heading back to Galatasaray on loan.Verdict: HitKostas Stafylidis – Augsburg (loan)Injury prevented the Greek left-back from making more than five appearances.Verdict: Miss

Swansea

Andre Ayew – West Ham (18m)The winger was a hit at Swansea during his first spell scoring 12 goals in 34 games but his second was less impressive.After their relegation he went out to Fenerbahce on loan.Verdict: MissAndre Ayew moved to Swansea for a second spell16
Andre Ayew moved to Swansea for a second spell
Andy King Leicester City (loan)Quickly made himself a favourite with the fans and the club have since tried to sign him again following their relegation to the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur

Lucas Moura Paris Saint-Germain (25.56m)Has been an important part of Mauricio Pochettinos squad and has made 39 appearances since signing.Verdict: HitTottenham Hotspur sensation Lucas Moura16
Tottenham Hotspur sensation Lucas Moura

Watford

Pontus Dahlberg Gothenburg (undisclosed)After signing the goalkeeper he was loaned straight back to his club. He has already made his debut for Sweden and is one to watch for the future.Verdict: Jury is still outGerard Deulofeu – Barcelona (loan)The midfielder impressed during his loan spell and Watford signed him permanently in the summer.He has been an important part of Watfords squad that are up to seventh in the Premier League.Verdict: HitGerard Deulofeu has been a hit at Watford16
Gerard Deulofeu has been a hit at Watford
Dodi Lukebakio Anderlecht (undisclosed)The winger made just one appearance for the club last season before being loaned to Fortuna Dusseldorf.In the Bundesliga he has scored seven goals in 14 games and is one to watch.Verdict: Jury is still outDidier Ndong Sunderland (loan)During a disappointing loan spell he was an unused substitute three times.Verdict: Miss

West Brom

Ali Gabr – Zamalek (loan)Joined the Baggies on a six month loan deal but did not see any first team action.Verdict: MissDaniel Sturridge – Liverpool (loan)Heralded as the saviour to West Broms season but after six games and no goals suffered a hamstring injury.Verdict: MissDaniel Sturridge got injured at West Brom16
Daniel Sturridge got injured at West Brom

West Ham

Joao Mario – Inter Milan (loan)The defender impressed during his brief stint with the Hammers and scored twice in 13 appearances.Verdict: HitPatrice Evra UnattachedWest Ham picked up the defender, who was in the twilight of his career, after his contract was terminated by Marseille.He made just five appearances before being released at the end of the season.


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