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Pep Guardiola Confident Manchester City Will Overcome January Fixture Challenges
Manchester City drew 0-0 with Sunderland on New Year's Day, kicking off a grueling 10-match January schedule including a home clash against Chelsea on Sunday. Guardiola highlighted injuries to Savinho, Kovacic, Bobb, and Stones, plus absences for the Africa Cup of Nations, but remains optimistic amid their four-point deficit to leaders Arsenal.
Rodri and Doku are easing back from long-term injuries.
Tottenham Sells Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace in £35 Million Record Deal
Tottenham Hotspur has transferred winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for a club-record £35 million fee during the January 2026 window. The move is graded an A for Spurs, providing funds and squad refresh.
Palace bolsters their attack with the deal.
Brighton Reunites with Pascal Groß from Borussia Dortmund
Brighton & Hove Albion signed midfielder Pascal Groß from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee in the January window. The return of the experienced player strengthens their midfield options.
Groß had been performing well in Germany before the move.
Aston Villa Secures Brazilian Talent Alysson from Grêmio
Aston Villa acquired defender Alysson Edward from Grêmio on an undisclosed fee to bolster their squad. The signing addresses a profile gap in their defense heading into 2026.
Villa aims for quick integration despite the step-up challenge.
Bournemouth Signs Free Agent Fraser Forster
Bournemouth brought in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a free transfer from unattached status. The experienced keeper adds depth to their goalkeeping options.
This is among the early free moves in the window.
West Ham Loans Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan
West Ham United loaned striker Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan during January transfers. The move provides the German forward with playing time amid West Ham's squad adjustments.
Füllkrug had been with West Ham previously.
West Ham Signs Hot-Streak Striker Pablo from Gil Vicente for £21.8m
West Ham paid £21.8 million (€21m) for Pablo from Gil Vicente, who has scored 10 goals from 13 shots this season. Graded A for Gil Vicente and B- for West Ham, the deal targets their relegation fight.
Pablo has massively overperformed xG.
Endrick Joins Lyon on Loan from Real Madrid
Real Madrid loaned 19-year-old striker Endrick to Lyon, an A-grade move for both clubs after his limited 99 minutes this season. The deal aids his development ahead of Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad contention.
Lyon gains a promising talent.
Manchester United's Sam Mather Set for Exit Amid Turkish and MLS Interest
Manchester United's 21-year-old winger Sam Mather is poised to leave this month, attracting teams from Turkey and Major League Soccer. The club is open to his departure in the transfer window.
Interest highlights his potential abroad.
Tottenham Loans Manor Solomon to Fiorentina and Kota Takai to Borussia Mönchengladbach
Tottenham sent Manor Solomon on loan to Fiorentina and Kota Takai to Borussia Mönchengladbach in January deals. These outgoings follow their sale of Johnson, reshaping the squad.
Loans provide development opportunities.
Bournemouth Loans Julian Araujo to Celtic
Bournemouth loaned defender Julian Araujo to Celtic during the transfer window. The move allows the player further experience in competitive football.
Celtic gains defensive reinforcement.
FC Eindhoven Faces Sporting Hasselt in Friendly on January 3
FC Eindhoven played Sporting Hasselt in an international club friendly today, January 3, 2026, with box scores and highlights available. The match provides pre-season preparation for both sides.
No final score details in previews.