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Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo to boost attacking options
Manchester City have completed the signing of **Antoine Semenyo** from Bournemouth for a fee reported around €72m/£62–64m. The 26‑year‑old Ghana forward has 21 league goals over the last 18 months and is expected to ease City’s reliance on Erling Haaland by providing goals and high‑intensity pressing from wide areas.
West Ham land striker duo Pablo and Taty Castellanos in January rebuild
West Ham United have overhauled their attack by signing **Pablo Felipe** from Gil Vicente for about £20–21.8m and **Taty Castellanos** from Lazio for £25.2m. Pablo has produced a prolific return in Portugal, significantly outperforming his expected goals, while Castellanos adds proven top‑level experience as West Ham battle relegation and seek immediate scoring impact.
Tottenham sell Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace amid squad reshuffle
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a **£35m deal** to sell winger **Brennan Johnson** to Crystal Palace in one of the window’s notable Premier League moves. Palace, short on attacking depth due to injuries and a small squad, see Johnson’s counter‑attacking pace as crucial to Roy Hodgson’s direct style in the second half of the season.
Real Madrid send Endrick on development loan to Lyon
Real Madrid have loaned 19‑year‑old Brazilian striker **Endrick** to **Lyon** after he played only 99 competitive minutes in the first half of the season. Lyon will reportedly cover about half his wages and are obliged to give him substantial game time, as the forward pushes for inclusion in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad and more consistent senior experience.
January 2026 transfer window open across Europe’s top leagues
The **winter transfer window** is open across Europe, with deals active in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1. Alongside major headline moves, numerous loans and mid‑range signings—such as Kenneth Taylor to Lazio and Mateo Guendouzi to Fenerbahçe—are reshaping squads ahead of the season’s decisive period.
Premier League mid‑table clubs busy with strategic loans and recalls
Several Premier League sides are using January for **loan moves and squad recalls** rather than blockbuster signings. Tottenham, for example, have recalled George Abbott and Alfie Dorrington while loaning out Manor Solomon, Kota Takai, Jamie Donley and Min‑Hyeok Yang, and Wolves, Brentford and others are similarly tweaking depth options for the run‑in.
European leagues track all official January transfers daily
Specialist outlets are publishing **daily consolidated lists** of completed January transfers across Europe’s top five leagues. These logs highlight movements such as Semenyo to Man City, Guendouzi to Fenerbahçe, and multiple smaller Serie A and Ligue 1 deals, providing a live snapshot of how squads are evolving during the window.
Young Boys face LASK Linz in mid‑season friendly action
Swiss champions **Young Boys** are taking on **LASK Linz** in an international club friendly as teams ramp up match fitness during the winter period. The fixture provides coaches with an opportunity to test tactical tweaks and new or fringe players while domestic league schedules are staggered by winter breaks.
1. FC Köln and Heidenheim prepare for key Bundesliga clash
German sides **1. FC Köln** and **1. FC Heidenheim** are in focus with live coverage, stats and odds provided ahead of their Bundesliga meeting. With the table tight in the lower half, the match carries significant implications for relegation battles and momentum heading into the second part of the campaign.
Analysts highlight ideal January transfer targets for every Premier League club
Media analysis is spotlighting **one key target per Premier League club** as January business unfolds, linking rising talents like Kenan Yıldız with potential moves. The focus is on clubs addressing clear tactical needs—such as goal‑scoring, creativity or defensive depth—as they weigh mid‑season investment versus summer planning.