The greatest January transfer window signings in Premier League history

The January transfer window is the most hectic time for clubs trying to bring in new talent.

With only four weeks to recruit new players, the chances of bringing in the perfect player are slim. However, through the years some teams have got it right.

Let's look at the best January transfer in Premier League history!

A surprise to kick things off but Seamus Coleman's quality and longevity are too much to ignore after only costing Everton $72,000 in January 2009 from Sligo Rovers, according to balls.ie.

Coleman was selected in the 2014 PFA Team of the Year and has been a focal point in Everton's long survival in the Premier League for over a decade, including last year's 'great escape' under Frank Lampard.

Signed in January 2006 as an unknown, Nemanja Vidic would go on to become one of the greatest Premier League defenders of all time, creating the most formidable partnership with Rio Ferdinand.

Vidic became the backbone of glittering success at Old Trafford, winning five Premier League titles, three League Cups, and one Champions League in 2008.

Brazilian maestro Philippe Coutinho signed for Liverpool in January 2013 for around $14 million, quickly becoming a fan favorite in the stands at Anfield.

Coutinho had 99 goal contributions in 201 games from midfield, leading to Barcelona signing the Brazilian for over $120 million more than what Liverpool initially paid for him, according to givemesport.com.

After signing for a turbulent Manchester United team in January 2020, Bruno Fernandes hit the ground running like no other player before, producing 15 goal contributions in 14 games for United in his first half-season.

Since Cristiano Ronaldo left this season, Fernandes has led by example, captaining his United team under new boss Erik Ten Hag to a League Cup Final and pushing for Champions League spots.

After signing for Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018, Virgil Van Dijk proved to be the catalyst for the future success of Liverpool Football Club in years to come.

A strong and ever-present force as a defender for his team, Van Dijk helped Liverpool get to the next level, winning a Champions League, a Premier League for the first time in 30 years, and reaching another Champions League Final.

This may be cheating because Leicester signed Riyad Mahrez when they were A Championship team. Nevertheless, Mahrez's impact when Leicester was promoted is undisputed.

The Algerian winger was instrumental in helping Leicester complete an escape in 2015, followed up a year later with 17 goals and 11 assists to help The Foxes complete the impossible and win the Premier League.

After signing as a 21-year-old for Tottenham from West Ham in January 2004, Jermaine Defoe would go on to become one of Tottenham's greatest-ever goal scorers.

Over two spells at White Hart Lane, Defoe scored 143 goals for Spurs and helped them win a League Cup in 2008, despite leaving before the final.

After signing for Liverpool in January 2011, Luis Suarez's time at Liverpool was full of mishaps, ill-discipline, and sheer brilliance in front of goal.

He will most likely be remembered for his goal-scoring excellence in the 2013-14 Premier League season, netting 31 goals in 33 games for The Reds, coming within inches of title success.