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Premier League January 2026 window accelerates with multiple confirmed deals
The Premier League winter transfer window is gathering pace, with clubs confirming a series of ins and outs across the league. Notable moves include Pascal Gro脽 returning to Brighton from Borussia Dortmund and West Ham signing strikers Valent铆n (Taty) Castellanos and Pablo Felipe while sending Niclas F眉llkrug on loan to AC Milan and Luis Guilherme to Sporting CP.
Tottenham sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace in major attacking reshuffle
Tottenham Hotspur have sanctioned the 拢35m sale of winger Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace, a significant intra鈥慞remier League move this window. Spurs have recalled several young players from loan and sent Kota Takai and Manor Solomon out on loans to Borussia M枚nchengladbach and Fiorentina respectively, signaling a broader squad reset.
West Ham double striker swoop: Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos arrive
West Ham United have completed high鈥憄rofile moves for strikers Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente and Valent铆n (Taty) Castellanos from Lazio, for a combined fee of over 拢45m. To balance the squad and finances, West Ham have allowed winger Luis Guilherme to join Sporting CP permanently and Niclas F眉llkrug to move to AC Milan on loan.
Brighton re-sign Pascal Gro脽 from Borussia Dortmund
Brighton & Hove Albion have brought back veteran midfielder Pascal Gro脽 from Borussia Dortmund for around 拢1m, adding experience and creativity in midfield. Gro脽, 34, returns to a club where he was previously a key figure, as Brighton look to bolster their squad for the second half of the season.
Bayern Munich starlet Lennart Karl set to commit future despite Real Madrid interest
Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl, who has attracted strong interest from Real Madrid, is now prepared to commit his long鈥憈erm future to the German champions. The decision would be a boost for Bayern鈥檚 planning, as the club view Karl as a central part of their future squad building.
Manchester City close in on 拢65m move for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo
Manchester City are nearing the 拢65m signing of Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo, prompting Bournemouth to reshape their attack this window. The south鈥慶oast club are exploring a loan move for Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri to compensate for Semenyo鈥檚 expected departure and add creativity in the final third.
Premier League giants monitor Roma right-back Wesley Fran莽a
Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are all tracking Roma right-back Wesley Fran莽a after being impressed by his Serie A performances. Roma are not under financial pressure to sell, but a deal is considered possible as coach Gian Piero Gasperini seeks reinforcements in attacking positions.
Crystal Palace in talks to sign Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi
Crystal Palace are negotiating a deal for Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi, who is understood to be keen on a move to the Premier League. The London club are looking to strengthen their defensive options as they also complete the signing of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham.
Juventus move early in race for Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi
Juventus are trying to position themselves ahead of rivals to sign Bournemouth centre-back Marcos Senesi. The Italian club view Senesi as a key target to reinforce their defence, with the player鈥檚 Premier League experience considered an asset.
Lazio closing on Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor to replace Guendouzi
Lazio are in advanced talks to sign Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor, who is open to the move. Taylor is seen as the primary replacement for Matteo Guendouzi, who is set to join Fenerbahce, and his arrival would help reshape Lazio鈥檚 midfield.
MLS clubs arrive in Spain for pre-season camps at Marbella Football Center
Major League Soccer sides including Vancouver Whitecaps, Philadelphia Union, CF Montr茅al and FC Dallas have arrived at Marbella Football Center in Spain to begin pre鈥憇eason preparations. The second week of camps there will feature friendlies and intensive training as MLS teams ramp up for the 2026 campaign.
MLS transfer and coaching carousel: key moves and a major injury
MLS is experiencing significant off鈥憇eason activity, with reports of a high鈥憄rofile Nashville signing of Cristian Espinoza, Jacob Shaffelburg鈥檚 trade to LAFC, and Inter Miami securing the return of Carlos Allende along with other additions. A serious injury to LA Galaxy鈥檚 Riqui Puig and coaching changes at clubs including Sporting Kansas City, Columbus and New York Red Bulls are also shaping the league鈥檚 2026 landscape.