January transfer window - Grading every big signing from Europe's top clubs

The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact football's finances, but the January window is open as normal for Europe's top leagues. (Find out when each league's window opens and closes here.)

Clubs across Europe in Italy's Serie A (€550 million), Germany's Bundesliga (€415m), France's Ligue 1 (€375m) and Spain's LaLiga (€295m) spent a lot less over the summer, but the Premier League went big and splashed €1.1 billion on players, according to Deloitte. January is usually a quiet month, but will global events see some different strategies for the top sides?

Here are the grades for all the major deals. The most recent write-ups are at the top; each day is in order of highest price. If you don't see a grade for a major move that has been completed, check back later. All fees are reported unless confirmed with an asterisk.

FC Porto: BLiverpool: A

Porto are familiar with signing a player on the cheap, turning them into a superstar and letting them go for a huge profit. But this time they had an €80m release clause in his contract and still chose to accept a much lower bid. His goals and assists will be missed, but you feel they could have held out for more.

Liverpool have done it again — a transfer worth a lot less than many would have predicted. They may have to pay an extra €15m in add-ons, but the 25-year-old Colombia international is a quality addition and can help take the weight off the shoulders of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino up front.

Lyon: ANewcastle: A

Lyon landed more than double what they paid Athletico Paranaense in January 2020, but there's no doubt they will miss the Brazilian's impact in midfield. Guimaraes is a quality player who won't be easily replaced but they may get another €8m in add-ons.

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