Aston Villa's ambitious January transfer window has seen them bring in high-profile yet inconsistent stars like Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. While the signings promise excitement, their success hinges on whether these players can rediscover their best form.

Gone are the five scores out of 100 and in their place are 10 ratings out of 50. This should allow for much more nuance to be reflected in the analysis and, importantly, much more variability in the overall figure each transfer ends up with. Follow the link below for more background on the changes.

Aston Villa have completed the deadline day signing of Marco Asensio on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. Asensio will spend the remainder of the 2024/25 season on loan at Villa Park, with the Villans reportedly paying 100% of his salary for the duration of his stay.