The January transfer window is poised to dramatically reshape the Premier League landscape, with a flurry of high-profile deals already in the pipeline. Clubs across the division, from title contenders to relegation battlers, are preparing to do business when the market reopens on January 1, with the deadline set for 7pm on February 2.
Big Money Moves on the Horizon
Premier League spending is expected to be significant once again, following a combined outlay of £370million in January 2025. Manchester City were the biggest spenders that year, investing £190m on four players. While that may not reach the record £815m spent in January 2023, several major transfers are already taking shape for the coming weeks.
Key Deals in the Pipeline
Antoine Semenyo's move to Manchester City appears almost certain. Bournemouth are ready to sanction the sale, with the Ghana striker's £65m release clause set to be triggered. Semenyo, 25, has expressed his desire to join Pep Guardiola's side after scoring eight goals in 16 league games, seeing off interest from Liverpool, Tottenham, and Chelsea.
Liverpool could be forced into action for Marc Guehi. The Crystal Palace captain, whose contract expires in June, saw a £35m summer move collapse at the last minute. With defender Giovanni Leoni suffering an ACL injury and competition from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, Arne Slot's side may revisit the deal despite previous reservations.
Manchester United are open to selling Joshua Zirkzee after the striker's difficult start at Old Trafford. Signed from Bologna for £36.5m in 2024, the 24-year-old could join Roma. United want a permanent sale of £30-35m, but the Italian club favour a loan with an obligation to buy if they qualify for the Champions League.
Further Premier League Shuffles
Tottenham's Brennan Johnson is close to a £35m switch to Crystal Palace after falling out of favour under Thomas Frank. His departure could pave the way for Spurs to finally land Manchester City winger Savinho, having had a £60m bid rejected last summer.
In midfield, Kobbie Mainoo is seeking a move away from Manchester United due to limited game time, with Napoli keen on a deal following their successful acquisition of Scott McTominay. Meanwhile, Everton are exploring a sensational return to England for striker Ivan Toney, who has 43 goals in 63 games for Saudi side Al-Ahli.
At the bottom of the table, West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo is targeting a reunion with Adama Traore at Fulham to bolster his squad's survival hopes. Crystal Palace could also move for Chelsea's Axel Disasi as they plan for the potential exit of Marc Guehi.
With the window set to open imminently, the coming weeks promise a period of intense negotiation and strategic manoeuvring that could define the second half of the Premier League season.
