Top 5 Premier League signings from the January transfer window

#1 Bruno Fernandes (Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, £46.6m)

Bruno Fernandes’ arrival at Old Trafford did not materialize until the last couple of days of the transfer window. It was a transfer saga that was stretched a lot longer than normal; United fans endured a ride of contrasting emotions as rumours arising from Portugal both confirmed and shrugged away the deal with equal confidence throughout the month.

However, United’s interest in Fernandes was real, which culminated in the Premier League giants paying Sporting Lisbon £46.6m for his services.

The Portuguese was immediately drafted into the first eleven against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, and had an impressive debut, despite having very little time to acclimatise to a new league and a new country.

It could be a sign of things to come because, in a team containing Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, and Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes will certainly make a difference in the final third.

The Portuguese has made a name for himself thanks to his proficiency in front of goal for Sporting in the last couple of seasons.

Besides his ability to score, Fernandes also has a tendency to pick up assists; his willingness to take risks in the final third could be a welcome change from United’s current style of play.

Another important attribute he brings to the table is his character; the Portuguese is a natural leader, which will be a huge boost in a United dressing room devoid of natural leaders. Needless to say, Fernandes is the best Premier League signing of the January transfer window.

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