Every Premier League club's record signing in the January transfer window

#3 Manchester United (£37.1 million)

Juan Mata signed under Moyes

With David Moyes missing out on all his primary targets in the summer of 2013, he was on a lookout for a marquee signing during January. In January 2014, the former Everton manager land Juan Mata from Chelsea for a club record £37.1 million.

The Spaniard, who was surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, joined the Red Devils in a bid to save United’s poor season. The midfielder was in terrific form during the second half of the season but could not help United from missing out on a top-4 finish.

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#2 Chelsea (£50 million)

Transfer disaster or worth every penny?

The Premier League’s most expensive transfer during January was held by Fernando Torres up until recently. He could not replicate his Liverpool form which saw Chelsea pay £50 million for him in 2011, though.

Torres was no longer the striker he once was at Liverpool having lost a yard of pace after suffering a terrible knee injury.

The World Cup winner, however, was quite successful in filling up his trophy cabinet as he played a crucial part in Chelsea’s only Champions League triumph till date having scored that famous goal at Camp Nou.

The Spaniard currently plies his trade with his hometown club Atletico Madrid.