The 'mega moves' that didn't come to pass in January

BeSoccer 6 years ago 6.8k
Many huge moves simply did not go through. BeSoccer

The January transfer window led to a wave of rumours, whispers and reported "advanced talks" between clubs, but many of what looked set to become the biggest moves of the month never came to pass.

Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan to Real Madrid)

Result: Stayed at Inter

Lautaro Martinez (Racing Club to Atletico Madrid)

Result: Inter Milan remain in talks over a summer move

Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal to Manchester City)

Result: Signed for Manchester United

Eden Hazard (Chelsea to Real Madrid)

Result: Stayed at Chelsea

Mesut Ozil (Arsenal to Barcelona)

Result: Stayed at Arsenal

Aleix Vidal (Barcelona to Sevilla)

Result: Stayed at Barca

Edin Dzeko (Roma to Chelsea)

Result: Stayed at Roma

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund to Guangzhou Evergrande)

Result: Moved to Arsenal

Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool to Sevilla)

Result: Joined West Brom on loan

Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao to Real Madrid)

Result: Renewed his contract and stayed with Athletic Bilbao

Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City to Manchester City)

Result: Stayed at Leicester

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Bundesliga
Premier League
Chinese Super League
Primera Division
Athletic
Atlético
Barcelona
B. Dortmund
D. Sturridge
Leicester
Manchester City
Racing Club
Real Madrid
Liverpool
Guangzhou FC
Mesut Özil
E. Džeko
Alexis Sánchez
E. Hazard
Aleix Vidal
Mauro Icardi
P. Aubameyang
R. Mahrez
Lautaro Martínez