Top 7 January transfer window signings of all time

#6 Mikel Arteta – Real Sociedad to Everton

Mikel Arteta is an Everton legend by all means. Signed from Real Sociedad in January 2005 in a loan deal with a clause to buy him permanently, Arteta established himself as one of the most consistent midfielders in the country.

He played at Goodison Park for over six years before moving to Arsenal for £10 million, which wasn’t a bad fee for someone nearing his 30. Everton signed him for a puny amount of £2 million and he went on to play for them 209 times, assisting 38 goals and scoring 34 times.

The only black mark in his career with the Toffees is that he never got to lift a trophy with them. But even then, his consistency makes him get a place here.

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