Ranking the Top 20 Deals of the 2017 January Transfer Window

The January transfer window has finished; this is your lot until June 2017. If you're happy, great, if you're not, tough. There's nothing else top-level teams can do to alter the shape of their season now.While deadline day was a little drab (predictably so, given the presence of a full slate of Premier League games on Tuesday evening), some very good business was conducted throughout the month. Across Europe, astute deals were made that will significantly boost certain clubs' fortunes.Here, Bleacher Report takes a look at the top 20 deals made over the course of the window.Some ground rules:Deals are assessed from the buying club's perspective. Oscar to Shanghai SIPG was great for Chelsea, but doesn't feature here.Loans are allowed. While temporary transfers wouldn't feature in a "best of" summer window list, January loans can be the ideal, cost-effective tonic for a team in need.Only Europe's top five leagues (Spain, Germany, England, Italy and Franceas defined by UEFA.com) are considered.Begin Slideshow
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