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Antoine Semenyo completes big-money move from Bournemouth to Manchester City
Manchester City have signed **Antoine Semenyo** from Bournemouth for a fee reported at around €72m/£64m, one of the window’s largest early deals. Bournemouth simultaneously brought in veteran goalkeeper **Fraser Forster** on a free, while City have not yet announced major outgoing moves, underlining their depth for the title push.
Premier League January transfer window ramps up with series of confirmed deals
Across the Premier League, several January signings and loan recalls have been confirmed, including Brighton re-signing **Pascal Groß** from Borussia Dortmund and West Ham landing striker **Taty Castellanos** from Lazio. Clubs such as Tottenham, West Ham and Wolves have been particularly active with loans and sales as they reshape squads for the second half of the season.
European transfer market sees Guendouzi to Fenerbahce and Taylor to Lazio
In Serie A-related business, **Mateo Guendouzi** has joined Fenerbahce from Lazio for about €29m, while midfielder **Kenneth Taylor** moves from Ajax to Lazio for €17m. Italy’s market has also seen Verona sign **Isaac** from Atlético Mineiro on a free, Fiorentina take **Marco Brescianini** on loan, and Lecce land **Omri Gandelman** from Gent for €4.5m.
Liverpool add prospect Mor Ndiaye as part of ongoing squad refresh
Liverpool have completed the signing of midfielder **Mor Ndiaye** from Amitie for an undisclosed fee as they continue to build depth. They have also recalled full-back **Owen Beck** from his loan at Derby County, while allowing James Norris to depart to Shelbourne, reflecting fine-tuning more than a major overhaul.
José Mourinho hits out at Benfica players after League Cup semi-final defeat
Benfica coach **José Mourinho** publicly criticised his players after a 3-1 defeat to Braga in the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals. He suggested the squad would remain at the Seixal training base "until further notice," signalling his displeasure with their performance and attitude.
AC Milan eye chance to draw level with Inter in tight Serie A title race
In Serie A, **AC Milan** travel to struggling Fiorentina seeking a win that could bring them level on points with leaders Inter, depending on other results. Fiorentina are mired near the bottom with only two wins from 19 matches, making this a crucial opportunity for Milan in the Scudetto race.
Inter vs Napoli emerges as pivotal clash in Serie A championship battle
Inter host **Napoli** in a top-of-the-table meeting, with just four points separating first and third in the Serie A standings. Defensive records are strong for both sides—Inter conceding 0.83 goals per game and Napoli 0.67—suggesting a tight, potentially low-scoring encounter with major title implications.
Bayern Munich remain unbeaten in Bundesliga and close on 34th league title
**Bayern Munich** hold a nine-point lead over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga and are still unbeaten in domestic league play this season. Having scored 55 goals in 15 matches, they are on course for a record-extending **34th** German championship barring a dramatic collapse.
Domestic cup focus in England with FA Cup third-round fixtures on TV
The English **FA Cup** third round continues with televised ties including **Everton vs Sunderland** and **Arsenal’s trip to Portsmouth**. These fixtures give rotation options and opportunities for lower-league upsets while top-flight clubs balance cup commitments with league and transfer-window priorities.
Spanish Super Cup final set for Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia
**Barcelona** and **Real Madrid** are scheduled to contest the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a high-profile Clásico abroad. The match forms part of La Liga’s ongoing strategy of staging the Supercopa outside Spain to boost global visibility and revenue.