Prem clubs finally get smart with spending as they tighten belts in January transfer window

RIGHT, there we go. Proof positive. Premier League clubs have grown up. No more panic January buys. It’s a new reality. And all the other knee-jerk stuff. Yes, spending in the winter window did drop, substantially, from 12 months ago. January 2018 saw £430m spent by Premier League clubs, with £150m on deadline day alone. […]