January transfer deadline day delivered late drama across the Premier League, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all involved in deals. Arsenal explored a stunning move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali before Mikel Arteta confirmed the club was 'actively looking' for a new signing following Mikel Merino's injury. In the end, two academy players arrived: Evan Mooney from St Mirren and Jaden Dixon from Stoke. There was interest in Hearts striker James Wilson, but Spurs hijacked talks and lured the Scotland international to London.
Tottenham fans were left frustrated after the day passed without the injury-ravaged squad being bolstered. Captain Cristian Romero posted on Instagram shortly after the deadline to vent his frustration at how the squad has been left. Across London, Chelsea recalled Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg, with Aaron Anselmino and David Datro Fofana heading in the opposite direction. Axel Disasi joined West Ham on loan, while Tyrique George moved to Everton on a loan-to-buy deal.
Manchester United focused mainly on loan outgoings. The biggest deal of the day saw Jorgen Strand Larsen move from Wolves to Crystal Palace for a club-record £48 million, but the Eagles ran out of time to complete the £20 million signing of Dwight McNeil. Jean-Philippe Mateta's move to AC Milan collapsed after issues with his medical, amid suggestions he could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
In other moves, Fulham goalkeeper Steven Benda joined Feyenoord on loan, while Fenerbahce completed the signing of N'Golo Kante after his contract at Al-Ittihad was cancelled. The Turkish club also signed midfielder Youssef En-Nesyri from Al-Ittihad for around €14 million. Fulham will resume contract negotiations with Harry Wilson after rejecting interest from Everton and other clubs.
