The January transfer window features key moves and potential transfers, including Manchester City activating Semenyo's buyout clause, Neves's uncertain future at Al Hilal, and Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo considering a move, with other notable players like Bobb, Smit, George, Schlotterbeck, Boey, Ter Stegen, and Diomande also in focus for potential transfers.
The January 2026 transfer window analysis highlights each Premier League club's key areas for improvement, including Arsenal's need for a central midfielder, Bournemouth's defensive issues, Villa's striker shortage, and Liverpool's defensive vulnerabilities, among others, as teams seek strategic signings to strengthen their squads.
The winter transfer window for European clubs, including the Premier League, is open until February 2 at 7pm GMT, with deals possible until then and registration rules for UEFA and domestic competitions. The summer window dates are yet to be confirmed, but FIFA's schedule runs from June 15 to August 31. Notable potential transfers include Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City and Brennan Johnson to Tottenham. Clubs can register new signings for UEFA competitions with specific squad and financial regulations.
The article provides a detailed overview of the January transfer plans for major football clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Real Madrid, highlighting key player interests such as Antoine Semenyo and potential squad adjustments across Europe, with a focus on strategic signings and sales.
The NCAA has approved a new single transfer window for college football players, running from January 2 to January 16 starting in 2026, aiming to streamline transfers and reduce roster instability, with adjustments for postseason players and coaching changes.
The NCAA has set a one-time, 15-day transfer portal window for the 2025-26 college football season, running from January 2 to January 16, with specific rules for coaching changes and playoff teams, aiming to allow teams to finish their seasons before transfers open.
The NCAA has approved a new transfer portal window for FBS and FCS college football players, moving it to January 2-16 starting in 2026, with a 15-day period for players to enter the portal following coaching changes, aiming to streamline transfer processes and reduce pre-season departures.
Barcelona plans to strengthen their squad in 2026 by signing free agent defenders, with a focus on Nico Schlotterbeck, who is considering leaving Borussia Dortmund, and also aims to secure a new striker, balancing their financial constraints and strategic needs.
Arsenal demonstrated the effectiveness of their £250m summer transfer investment by convincingly beating Nottingham Forest 3-0, despite injuries to key players, showcasing their depth and new signings' impact, especially Noni Madueke, in their strong start to the season.
The FBS Oversight Committee proposed changes to the football recruiting calendar, including a new 10-day transfer notification window from Jan. 2-11, a December recruiting dead period, and a later start date for receiving written offers of financial aid, aiming to streamline transfer and recruitment processes. The recommendations await approval from the Division I Administrative Committee.
Emi Martinez, Aston Villa's goalkeeper, was linked with a move to Manchester United but the transfer did not happen, leaving him at Villa where he remains the first-choice keeper, despite initial excitement about the potential switch.
Chelsea, after a less ambitious summer transfer window and under financial constraints, is planning for the future by targeting Morgan Rogers as their top transfer target for 2026, despite mixed opinions on his recent performances.
Manchester United made a late unsuccessful attempt to sign VfB Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller before the transfer window closed, but the player was not interested in leaving Stuttgart at this time as he aims to secure a spot in Germany's 2026 World Cup squad and prefers to stay until after the tournament.
Marc Guehi was reportedly 'angry' and disappointed after his failed transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool on Deadline Day, with Palace blocking the move to retain him, leading Guehi to consider rejecting a contract extension and relinquishing his captaincy. Interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus suggests he may have options in Europe, and Liverpool is expected to revisit negotiations next year.
The 2025 Premier League transfer window closes on September 1 at 7 p.m. BST, with clubs racing to finalize deals amid a record-breaking summer of spending, while other European leagues and leagues worldwide have different closing times.