𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦: Premier League clubs busy in January transfer window

𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗦: Premier League clubs busy in January transfer window

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist

The January 2026 transfer window has seen Premier League clubs make a flurry of confirmed signings, sales, and loan deals as teams gear up for the crucial second half of the season. Clubs across the division have been active in the market, strengthening squads and offloading players to balance rosters and finances. (ESPN)
Key Confirmed Transfers (January 2026)
Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth – fee reported ~£62.5m
Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace – ~£20m
Oscar Bobb exits to Fulham for £27m (Goal)
Tottenham Hotspur
Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid – ~£34m
Souza from Santos – undisclosed fee
Brennan Johnson sold to Crystal Palace for ~£35m
West Ham United
Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente – ~£20m
Taty Castellanos from Lazio – ~£25.2m
Adama Traoré from Fulham
Brighton & Hove Albion
Pascal Groß signed from Borussia Dortmund (ESPN)
Crystal Palace
Brennan Johnson (incoming from Tottenham – ~£35m)
Hindolo Mustapha returned from loan
Marc Guehi departed to Manchester City (ESPN)
Aston Villa
Tammy Abraham from Besiktas
Alysson (undisclosed, from Gremio)
Brian Madjo (undisclosed, from Metz) (ESPN)
AFC Bournemouth
Fraser Forster, Alex Tóth, and Rayan among incoming signings
Antoine Semenyo sold to Manchester City (ESPN)
Brentford
Kaye Furo signed from Club Brugge
Several players moved out on loan (Sports Mole)
Everton
Harrison Armstrong (loan recall) (ESPN)
Liverpool
Owen Beck (loan recall)
James Norris and Luke Chambers depart (ESPN)
Manchester United
Young players depart on loan; no major incoming deals confirmed at this stage (ESPN)
Market Overview
The transfer window closes on 2 February 2026 at 7 pm UK time, with clubs still negotiating last-minute deals. Some teams focused on strategic squad depth, while others balanced books with high-value sales.

Citations:
1.https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47480954/premier-league-january-2026-transfers-all-confirmed-ins-outs-deals-every-club
2.https://www.football365.com/news/every-premier-league-completed-transfer-january-2026
3.https://onefootball.com/en/news/all-the-done-deals-by-premier-league-clubs-in-the-january-2026-transfer-window-42171335

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Mustapha Labake Omowumi

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