Perhaps a signing comes out of the blue or is tempted by the lure of the Premier League. Nemanja Matic helped make Chelsea champions in Jose Mourinho's second spell 18 months after his arrival. Well, Cahill only went and lifted the Champions League trophy in his first season after playing a crucial part in the club’s remarkable run to glory. ‌He did not maintain that sort of scoring average over the next four seasons but few mid-season Premier League acquisitions have had quite the effect Cisse had. He then played his big part in Liverpool’s first Premier League title in 30 years.

Source: Daily Mirror January 15, 2026 12:41 UTC