Top Ten Transfer Signings Thus Far in Premier League’s January Window

10. Matai Akinmboni - Bournemouth

Position: Midfielder

Transaction: Transfer from D.C. United to Bournemouth for $2.5 million

Age: 18

Bournemouth made another move for the future, agreeing to a deal with MLS side D.C. United to bring in Matai Akinmboni, a U.S. youth team player. Matai is expected to join Bournemouth's U21 squad, and the team hopes he can spend the next couple of years developing into a young player who can be called up to the senior team.

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2. Emmanuel Agbadou - Wolverhampton Wanderers

Position: Defender

Transaction: Transfer to Wolves from Reims for an estimated £14 million

Age: 27

Wolverhampton Wanderers are squarely amid a relegation battle, level with Ipswich Town on points in 18th position. It has been a struggle all season to keep teams from scoring. They secured the signing of Emmanuel Agbadou, a native of the Ivory Coast who has played a vital role for Stade de Reims in the French league during the past couple of seasons. Agbadou is expected to step into the starting 11 right away, and if he can stabilize the defense and keep the Wolves in the Premier League, it will be money well spent.

3. Claudio Echeverri - Manchester City

Position: Midfielder

Transaction: Transfer to Manchester City from River Plate for an estimated £12.5 million

Age: 19

Manchester City has won four of the past five Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola's guidance, but this season has not gone as expected. City will need a remarkable closing stretch to even threaten for the title. Still, Guardiola is hoping young starlet Claudio Echeverri can make a quick difference upon joining the club following the conclusion of the U-20 South American Championship. The Argentinian is a creative midfielder with terrific technical ability in tight spaces and is expected to be a player who can drive the attack and create chances for others. Given City's current form, it would not be surprising to see the future star given an opportunity early in his time to make an impact.

4. Welington - Southampton

Position: Left Back

Transaction: Pre-contract agreement from Sao Paulo to Southampton

Age: 23

Welington is a Brazilian that made 164 appearances for powerhouse Sao Paulo and helped the club win a pair of trophies during his career there. He agreed to a contract with Southampton in the summer and officially joined the club during the winter window. He'll battle Kyle Walker-Peters for minutes on the left side.

5. Julio Soler - Bournemouth

Position: Left back

Transaction: Transfer from Lanus to Bournemouth for £6.6 million

Age: 19

Bournemouth is amid its best Premier League season in history. It is sitting in a European place and hopes to earn qualification for the Champions League. With that goal in reach, the club is investing in a final push and has secured the services of highly rated young left back Julio Soler from Argentina. The 19-year-old turns 20 in February, and he started three games for Argentina at the Olympics. He provides critical depth at a position of need for the Cherries.

6. Ben Godfrey - Ipswich Town

Position: Defender

Transaction: Loan to Ipswich Town from Atalanta

Age: 26

Ipswich Town are desperately scratching and clawing to remain in the Premier League beyond the 2024-2025 campaign. They have inked Premier League veteran Ben Godfrey on loan from Atalanta to provide cover in the middle of the defense. After leaking goals in December, Ipswich has moved to a back five, which means more central defenders are needed. He struggled at times with Everton and rarely played for Atalanta, but getting a capable defender with no obligation beyond this loan spell is a no-brainer that could help Ipswich stay up.

7. Diego Gomez - Brighton & Hove Albion

Position: Midfielder

Transaction: Transfer from Inter Miami to Brighton & Hove Albion for £11 million

Age: 21

Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has high demands for his midfielders, requiring and expecting them to move the team from box to box with pace. Diego Gomez fits the bill, or at least he did at the Major League Soccer level. The Paraguayan may have a difficult time adjusting to the physicality of the Premier League, but Brighton has a good track record of helping players adjust and settle.

8. Yang Min-hyeok - Tottenham Hotspur

Position: Winger

Transaction: Transfer from Gangwon FC to Tottenham Hotspur for an estimated $4 million

Age: 18

This move is not expected to have an impact this season, despite Spurs' major injury concerns. However, Tottenham Hotspur are counting on developing another South Korean star as Yang Min-hyeok joins after initially signing with Spurs in the summer and finishing the K-League season as the league's "Rookie of the Season." He's a lively dribbler and goal scorer with pace to burn and joins a Spurs team loaded with other young talent like Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, and Mikey Moore.

9. Kai Crampton - Bournemouth

Position: Goalkeeper

Transaction: Transfer from Chelsea to Bournemouth

Age: 18

Chelsea has a loaded academy, and they sent one of their highly rated young players to Bournemouth on a permanent transfer. Kai Crampton, a goalkeeper who has represented England at the U-15, U-16, and U-17 levels, will probably go on loan for a couple of seasons and progress before having a chance to play for the Bournemouth senior team, but this is one to watch in the future.

10. Matai Akinmboni - Bournemouth

Position: Midfielder

Transaction: Transfer from D.C. United to Bournemouth for $2.5 million

Age: 18

Bournemouth made another move for the future, agreeing to a deal with MLS side D.C. United to bring in Matai Akinmboni, a U.S. youth team player. Matai is expected to join Bournemouth's U21 squad, and the team hopes he can spend the next couple of years developing into a young player who can be called up to the senior team.

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