Man City Splurges, Man Utd Misses Out: Premier League Transfer Window Winners & Losers

MANCHESTER — The Premier League's transfer deadline day was marked by key moves from Manchester City and Tottenham, while other top clubs stayed relatively quiet.

Winners:

Man City: The reigning champions were the biggest spenders, splashing £170 million to strengthen their squad. With a focus on youth, Pep Guardiola's team added Nico Gonzalez from Porto for £50 million to bolster their midfield and secure cover for the injured Rodri. Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov were brought in to add goals and defensive depth.

Aston Villa: Villa made a major profit by selling Jhon Duran to Al Nassr for £64 million, then upgraded their attack with loan signings Marcus Rashford from Manchester United and Marco Asensio from PSG. They also managed to keep star striker Ollie Watkins, fending off interest from Arsenal.

Tottenham: Spurs secured key reinforcements, including goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky and centre-back Kevin Danso. They also completed a loan deal for Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, a major coup for manager Ange Postecoglou's squad, which is still fighting on four fronts.

Losers:

Man Utd: Despite the loss of key players, United made just one signing—Danish defender Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. The lack of a new forward is a significant concern, leaving the team short on attacking options for the rest of the season.

Arsenal: The Gunners missed the chance to bring in a striker, a move that could cost them in the title race. With Gabriel Jesus sidelined for the season, Arsenal's reliance on Kai Havertz to fill the gap could prove costly.

Newcastle: Despite financial backing from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund, Newcastle struggled to strengthen their squad due to profit and sustainability regulations. Manager Eddie Howe was left frustrated, having to make do with sales rather than new signings.