Ligue 1 Winter Transfer Window: PSG occupies 7 out of the top 10 spots, including Cabaye and Payet.

On January 8, during the winter transfer window, Transfermarkt released statistics ranking transfer fees for the top five leagues. This report focuses on the most expensive transfers into Ligue 1 during the winter window.

Paris Saint-Germain dominates the top ten, occupying seven spots. The transfer of Gonçalo Ramos, bought for €65 million plus a potential €15 million in add-ons, stands as the most expensive winter transfer in Ligue 1 history. PSG's earlier acquisitions, including Lucas Moura and Yohan Cabaye, are also featured on the list. Marseille secured two positions with the signings of Payet and Portuguese forward Vitinha, while Monaco claimed one spot.

Here are the top 10 most expensive transfers into Ligue 1 during the winter window:

1.Gonçalo Ramos (2023-24 season) - Transferred to PSG for €65 million.
2.Leandro Paredes (2018-19 season) - From Zenit St. Petersburg to PSG for €40 million.
3.Lucas Moura (2012-13 season) - From São Paulo to PSG for €40 million.
4.Julian Draxler (2016-17 season) - From Wolfsburg to PSG for €36 million.
5.Vitinha (2022-23 season) - From Braga to Marseille for €32 million.
6.Guedes (2016-17 season) - From Benfica to PSG for €30 million.
7.Dimitri Payet (2016-17 season) - From West Ham United to Marseille for €29.3 million.
8.Yohan Cabaye (2013-14 season) - From Newcastle United to PSG for €25 million.
9.Pellegrini (2017-18 season) - From Genoa to Monaco for €20.9 million.
10.Moscardo (2023-24 season) - From Corinthians to PSG for €20 million.