Top 5 most expensive signings in the January 2020 transfer window

Clubs across Europe have shared rather conflicting views about the winter transfer window, since its inception in 2003. While some clubs prefer not to sign players during the January window as they believe that it's difficult to get value for money in the mid-season market, others, however, feel free to splash their money in a bid to salvage their season.

Just like any other window, many players are often linked with various clubs throughout the January market and it wasn't any different this year. Many clubs desperately tried to fix their ongoing issues in bids to try and save their respective seasons.

The big spenders of this January window as speculated were English clubs. So, with that in mind, let's have a look at the most expensive signings from the 2020 January transfer window.

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5. Steven Bergwijn (PSV - Spurs): £25 million

Steven Bergwijn

Tottenham Hotspur snatched up the pacy Dutch winger for £25 million from Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven. After spending 9 years in PSV, the 22-year old finally achieved his desired Premier League move. Steven Bergwijn winger has brilliant dribbling ability and relentless pace and makes him pretty difficult for defenders to deal with.

Bergwijn is a versatile attacker capable of playing anywhere across the attack. During his time in Eredivisie, the winger completed 2.8 key passes per game which suggests that he is also capable of creating a few chances for his teammates. Bergwijn is a good finisher, from both outside and inside of the 18-yard box.

Along with his ability to create chances, the winger also averaged 2.5 dribbles per game and won 1.4 fouls per game before finally moving to Spurs. At just 22 years of age, Bergwijn can be a real asset for Mourinho's spurs for a long time.

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4. Reinier Jesus (Flamengo - Real Madrid): £25.6 million

Reinier Jesus Carvalho at Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A

After adding Rodrygo and Vinicius in the last few years, Real Madrid once again forked out around €30 million for another Brazilian wonder-kid Reinier in their quest to find the next Neymar. At just 18 years of age, the winger has already drawn comparisons with Brazilian great Ricardo Kaka.

There are not many players who boast the same vision and intelligence as Reinier at such a tender age. While playing at Flamengo, the winger has amassed impressive numbers averaging a goal every 118 minutes in the Brazilian Serie A only bettered by Gabriel Barbosa (a goal every 102 minutes).

Last term, he helped Flamengo lift their first league title in 10 years. The young winger was already a gamechanger at Flamengo but it remains to be seen how far he goes in replicating this for Los Blancos in upcoming years.

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3. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis - Tottenham): £30 million

Giovani Lo Celso for Spurs

After initially signing on a loan deal from Real Betis last term, Giovani Lo Celso impressed during his time in North London. As a result, Spurs decided to purchase the Argentine maestro this January in a deal worth £30 million plus bonuses.

Lo Celso possesses impeccable press-resistance with an ability to create goalscoring abilities with slick and precise passes from the midfield. Despite losing Christian Eriksen to Inter, Spurs have a potential readymade replacement for the Dane in Lo Celso.

The Argentine is an all-round midfielder having an ability to tackle, intercept and create goalscoring opportunities for his teammates. Already considered one of the stars of the next generation of Argentine midfielders, Lo Celso can become a star for Tottenham in the upcoming few years.

2. Dejan Kulusevski (Atalanta - Juventus): £30 million

Dejan Kulusevski

Dejan Kulusevski has the potential to become a devastating player in the future and that made Juventus fork out over £30 million on the young Swedish midfielder in the early stages of the January transfer window. Although on loan at Parma, the player is set to join the Italian champions in the summer.

Coming through the ranks at the prestigious Atalanta academy, the midfielder has incredible physical strength and covers every blade of grass on the pitch. The young Swede is a versatile player who can also play on the wings and behind the striker.

According to his previous coaches, the player has everything to make it to the top - strength, stamina, a good range of passing but his sudden turn of pace perhaps is the greatest weapon in his arsenal.

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1. Bruno Fernandes (Sporting CP - Manchester United): £55 million

Sporting Lisbon v Viktoria Plzen - UEFA Europa League Round of 16: First Leg

The long, drawn-out transfer saga finally came to its conclusion when Bruno Fernandes signed for Manchester United on deadline day. The Red Devils paid an initial £55 million plus £25 million in possible bonuses to prise the Portuguese international away from Sporting Lisbon.

The midfielder's major trait is his creative prowess, something which has been missing for a long time in United's midfield. The midfielder displayed impressive numbers in the Portuguese league scoring and assisting over 40 goals last season.

Although it remains to be seen how good his performance will be in the Premier League, the signing of the former Sporting midfielder surely is a step in the right direction for the Manchester giants in their quest to reclaim their status as one of England's best.

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