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The January transfer window saw Europe's top clubs making modest moves, with Bayern Munich signing depth options and Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund making headline-grabbing signings. USMNT players secured moves ahead of the Copa America, with Gio Reyna moving to Nottingham Forest and Ethan Horvath joining Cardiff City. However, Matt Turner faces increased competition after Forest signed goalkeeper Matz Sels. Tottenham Hotspur was active, securing Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin, while the window was generally quiet for Europe's elite clubs.
The January transfer window saw Europe's top clubs making modest moves, with Bayern Munich signing depth options and Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund making headline-grabbing signings. USMNT players secured moves ahead of the Copa America, with Gio Reyna moving to Nottingham Forest and Ethan Horvath joining Cardiff City. However, Matt Turner faces increased competition after Forest signed goalkeeper Matz Sels. Tottenham Hotspur made significant moves by acquiring Timo Werner and convincing Radu Dragusin to join them, while the window was generally quiet for Europe's elite clubs.
The January transfer window saw Europe's top clubs making modest moves, with notable signings by Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, and Borussia Dortmund. USMNT players secured moves ahead of the Copa America, with Gio Reyna moving to Nottingham Forest and Ethan Horvath joining Cardiff City. However, Matt Turner faces increased competition after Forest signed goalkeeper Matz Sels. Tottenham Hotspur made significant moves by acquiring Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin, while the window overall lacked major splashes from Europe's elite clubs.
On transfer deadline day, the January window has seen limited big money moves, with USMNT star Giovanni Reyna moving to Nottingham Forest on loan and Orlando City's Duncan McGuire potentially heading to the English Championship. Notable moves include Chelsea's Armando Broja going to Fulham on loan, PSG's Hugo Ekitike joining Eintracht Frankfurt on loan, and FC Dallas completing their biggest transfer deal with Petar Musa. Nottingham Forest continues to make signings despite facing charges, while Brest blocks bids for defender Lilian Brassier and Arsenal's Miguel Azeez is in talks for a permanent move to Atletico Baleares.
On transfer deadline day, MLS clubs and American players are making moves, including Blackburn re-opening talks for Duncan McGuire, Paxten Aaronson finalizing a loan move to Vitesse Arnheim, Karol Swiderski and Kamil Jozwiak potentially leaving Charlotte FC for Hellas Verona and Granada respectively, LAFC finalizing a deal for David Martinez from Monagas SC, and Denis Bouanga staying at LAFC while negotiating a new deal. Additionally, highly-rated England youth international Noel Buck will remain with the New England Revolution amidst widespread interest.
Crystal Palace sign Blackburn Rovers midfielder Adam Wharton for an initial fee of £18m, with a possible rise to £22m; Fulham are expected to secure a loan deal for Chelsea striker Armando Broja before the transfer window closes; PSG forward Hugo Ekitike joins Eintracht Frankfurt on loan with an option to make it permanent; Manchester United's Isak Hansen-Aarøen joins Werder Bremen on a permanent deal; West Ham's Maxwel Cornet is likely to stay put as he is included in the squad for their Premier League game against Bournemouth.
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to make several signings on transfer deadline day, with Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson, Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, and Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic among the players linked to the club. Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze and Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma are also mentioned as potential targets. Tottenham have already made several signings this summer, including James Maddison and Micky van de Ben, and are looking to strengthen their squad further before the window closes.
As the transfer window nears its deadline, several potential moves are being discussed. While it is highly unlikely that Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool for Al Ittihad, there is still interest due to the significant transfer fee and wages involved. Manchester United is looking to secure a loan move for Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina, while Tottenham's Eric Dier is being pursued by Bayern Munich and Fulham. West Ham United is interested in signing Harry Maguire from Manchester United, but the defender is hesitant to leave. Brighton is leading the race to sign Ansu Fati from Barcelona on loan, and Jesse Lingard is in talks to rejoin West Ham. Manchester United is close to agreeing on a loan deal for Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, and Liverpool has a clear path to sign Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich. Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani is pushing for a move to Paris Saint-Germain, and Tottenham and Brentford are vying for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson. Donny van de Beek of Manchester United is in talks with Lorient and Galatasaray, while Barcelona is interested in signing João Cancelo from Manchester City on loan.