Top 10 January transfers by Premier League clubs

#3 Patrice Evra (Monaco to Manchester United - £5.5 million - January 2006)

Patrice Evra has become a social media phenom in the recent years

Patrice Evra was one of the best left-backs to have played in the Premier League era, and he was signed in the 2006 January transfer window as a relative unknown. But he soon cemented his spot in the United roster for years to come and his bombarding runs down the flank helped in changing the way English football considered the fullback position.

With 5 Premier League titles, and 1 UEFA Champions League title among a host of other trophies, Evra just missed out on being the best defender to be signed in January in the PL.

Evra was a starter for United until his move to Juventus in 2014, staying relevant for much longer than his other defensive partners in Vidic and Ferdinand.

He played a big part in Juventus' revival since his transfer to the club by using his guile and attacking talents effectively in the 3-5-2 formation used by Juventus that reduced his defensive duties and enhanced his attacking talents.

Best season at Manchester United - 2007/08 (Premier League and UEFA Champions League double winners)

The 2007/08 season saw Manchester United pick up the two most important trophies in the form of the PL title and the Champions League in their most successful season in the recent history.

This United team had the firepower of Tevez, Rooney and Ronaldo and Evra enjoyed a hugely successful season playing in a free-flowing attacking role down the left flank as teams had massive trouble keeping up with the attacking talents of Ronaldo and Rooney.

Evra was a massive part of the defensive unit that set up the win for United in the PL and the Champions League.