ISL 2023-24: All transfers completed so far in January transfer window

Some of the teams will look to strengthen their squad for the second half of the ISL season.

As the January winter transfer window for the 2023-24 Indian Super League (ISL) season comes to an end and the league action is set to restart. The League standings currently showcase a competitive landscape, with Kerala Blasters leading the charge at the top of the table with an impressive 26 points from 12 games. Following closely are FC Goa, maintaining an unbeaten streak, securing the second spot with 24 points in 20 games. Odisha FC are not far behind, holding onto the third position with 24 points in 12 games.

The ongoing winter transfer window is poised to bring about significant changes in team dynamics, as clubs strategize to strengthen their squads and address any existing gaps. Fans eagerly await the unveiling of new signings and potential departures, eager to see how these moves will impact their team’s performance in the latter half of the season.

Bengaluru FC

Bengaluru FC in the summer went through an overhaul in the overseas squad having signed Curtis Main, Keeziah Veendrop among others. Much was expected this time from the Bengaluru-based outfit. Unfortunately, the team started on a wrong note and head coach Simon Grayson was sacked. Gerard Zaragoza was named a replacement and in his two games in charge, BFC won a game and drew the other. However, in order to qualify for playoffs, the Blues need to invest smartly and address the issues within the squad

Arrivals: Chinglensana Singh, Oliver Drost, Nikhil Poojary

Departures: Curtis Main

Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC re-hired former boss Owen Coyle at the helm of the affairs and he was given a decent squad at his disposal. The team’s journey until now has been topsy-turvy as the team hasn’t looked settled. The team has been struggling in midfield and full-back positions and requires a smarter approach and players who can easily settle within the squad.

Arrivals: Mobashir Rahman

Departures: N/A

East Bengal FC

East Bengal has been struggling for goals this season. Foreign players like Javier Siverio and Cleiton Silva haven’t performed as consistently as they would have liked to. Carles Cuadrat would be hoping for a possible foreign striker up front who can get the goals for the Red & Gold Brigade.

Arrivals: Víctor Vázquez, Felicio Brown Forbes

Departures: Borja Herrera, Mobashir Rahman, Javier Siverio

FC Goa

The Goan side look like a well-drilled side under Manolo Marquez. The management got the summer signings right and are reaping the benefits which mean they remain the only unbeaten side in the competition. However, the club is only expected to sign Victor Rodriguez’s replacement who will miss the season due to an ACL injury. 

Arrivals: Borja Herrera, Mohammad Yasir, Nim Dorjee

Departures: N/A

Hyderabad FC

Hyderabad FC are facing one of the worst financial troubles for an ISL club. The reports of unpaid dues of players are doing the rounds and many players are expected to leave in the January transfer window either for free or with a transfer fee involved.

Arrivals: N/A

Departures: Petteri Pennanen, Hitesh Sharma, Mohammad Yasir, Vignesh Dakshinamurthy, Nim Dorjee, Nikhil Poojary, Sahil Tavora (On Loan), Anuj Kumar

Jamshedpur FC

Jamshedpur FC hired Scott Cooper in the summer and invested heavily but unfortunately results did not go their way. They are lying in the 10th spot in the ISL table. To add on the misery head coach Scott Cooper left due to differences of opinion with the management. Khalid Jamil, his replacement, would look to bolster the squad in every department.

Arrivals: Javier Siverio

Departures: N/A

Kerala Blasters FC

Kerala Blasters are currently the table toppers despite multiple injury woes in the squad. Adrian Luna and Aibhanbha Dohling have been ruled out of the season. Freddy Lallawmawma, Vibin Mohanan and Jeakson Singh are expected to return before the second half of the season commences.

Arrivals: Fedor Cernych

Departures: Bidyashagar Singh, Bryce Miranda (on Loan)

Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Mohun Bagan‘s investment over the summer was one of the biggest investments by an Indian club, signing multiple star players both domestic and overseas. Unfortunately, the team failed to qualify for the AFC Cup knockouts and are currently on a three-game winless run with a sword hanging on Juan Ferrando’s future. The Kolkata Giants have also been plagued with injuries and this has disrupted the dynamics of their squad.

Arrivals: N/A

Departures: N/A

Mumbai City FC

Mumbai City FC are not having the best season as per their standards. Their ACL campaign was a very difficult one. Also, head coach Des Buckingham left his position and Peter Kratky was named as a replacement in early December. The team looks stable and are not expected to have a busy window.

Arrivals: Ishaan Shishodia, Iker Guarrotxena

Departures: Greg Stewart, Rostyn Griffiths, El Khayati

NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United FC hired Juan Pedro Benali as their new tactician at the start of the season. The Highlanders started the campaign on a positive note but their recent performances have been a big concern. The club would look for reinforcements in multiple departments.

Arrivals: Tomi Juric

Departures: Pragyan Gogoi, Yaser Hamed, Ibson Melo

Odisha FC

Odisha FC are one of the in-form teams this season as everything is going per plan for the Juggernauts. The club is expected to do very little business in the January window.

Arrivals: Vignesh Dakshinamurthy (on loan), Hitesh Sharma, Anuj Kumar

Departures: Isaac Vanmalsawma

Punjab FC 

Punjab FC need a major overhaul in their squad, as they are placed in the bottom half of the table. However, head coach Staikos Vergetis insisted on developing players at his disposal rather than bolstering the squad during the break.

Arrivals: Isaac Vanmalsawma, Bryce Miranda (On Loan), Bidyashagar Singh, Sahil Tavora (On Loan)

Departures: Brandon Vanlalremdika

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