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📅January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The January 2026 football transfer window opens today, sparking major rumors and deals across Premier League clubs, plus FIFA's hydration breaks for 2026 World Cup.
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Premier League January Transfer Window Opens January 1

The Premier League transfer window opens on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and closes on February 2, 2026, allowing clubs to strengthen squads amid injuries and ambitions.Source 1Source 6 Clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham are expected to be active in signings and potential outgoings.Source 1

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Liverpool Plans for Centre-back, Winger, and Midfielder Signings

Liverpool eyes a centre-back like Marc Guehi, winger, and central midfielder despite recent spending, amid Mohamed Salah's uncertain future.Source 1 Salah is reportedly targeting a loan move to an unexpected team.Source 5 The club faces struggles this season.Source 1

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Mohamed Salah Nears Liverpool Exit on Loan

Mohamed Salah is edging closer to leaving Liverpool on loan in January 2026 to an unexpected team.Source 5 This follows his future being on the agenda amid Liverpool's form issues.Source 1Source 5 A replacement is shifting toward Manchester City.Source 5

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Crystal Palace Agrees £34m-£35m for Tottenham's Brennan Johnson

Crystal Palace has agreed a £34m fee with Tottenham for Brennan Johnson, who has struggled for game time.Source 1 Sources confirm a £35m fee amid interest from Bournemouth.Source 3 Palace needs January investments.Source 3

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Tottenham Eyes Forwards and Left Defence Reinforcements

Tottenham expects business in the forward line and left defence due to injuries to James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Dominic Solanke.Source 1 Doubts linger over Richarlison's future.Source 1 Thomas Frank seeks committed players only.Source 3

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Manchester City Open to Stefan Ortega Exit, Eyes Midfield Cover

Man City rules out James Trafford leaving but is open to Stefan Ortega departing; long-term plans include central midfield cover for Tijjani Reijnders.Source 1 Pep Guardiola avoids commenting on Antoine Semenyo rumors.Source 3 They monitor midfield amid injuries.Source 1

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Antoine Semenyo Expected in Biggest January Deal to Man City

Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo is tipped for a major move to Manchester City, the biggest January deal.Source 6 Andoni Iraola says Semenyo has 'not played last game' amid rumors.Source 3 Guardiola refuses to discuss.Source 3

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Barcelona Eyes João Cancelo Return and Vlahovic for Lewandowski

João Cancelo is back on Barcelona's radar as a former target.Source 3 Barça is interested in Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic as Robert Lewandowski's replacement.Source 3 Transfer rumors heat up.Source 3

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Manchester United Signs Lea Schüller from Bayern Munich

Man United women will sign Bayern Munich striker Lea Schüller in January, a perfect 'fox-in-the-box' fit.Source 3 They need depth in WSL; preview highlights squad needs.Source 3 This bolsters their attack.Source 3

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FIFA Mandates Hydration Breaks for 2026 World Cup

FIFA will implement obligatory three-minute hydration breaks in each half of every 2026 World Cup match.Source 8 This aims to address player welfare in potentially hot conditions.Source 8 It's a key rule change.Source 8

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Kazuyoshi Miura Continues Career at Age 58

Japanese legend Kazuyoshi Miura will continue his professional career at 58.Source 3 This marks another milestone for the veteran striker.Source 3 Inspires across global football.Source 3

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Other Rumors: Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid, Bobb to Dortmund

Rumors include Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid, Ilya Zabarnyi to PSG, Milos Kerkez to Liverpool, and Bobb to Dortmund.Source 1Source 4 Goretzka linked to Tottenham; various confirmed transfers circulate.Source 2Source 4Source 7 Window promises activity.Source 6