The January transfer window is officially open for business, sparking a flurry of activity across English football. Clubs are moving quickly to reshape their squads, with a major striker departure, a veteran goalkeeper finding a new home, and a Premier League giant closing in on a future star.
Forest's Big Signing Set for Swift Exit
In a surprising turn of events, Nottingham Forest striker Arnaud Kalimuendo is in talks to join German side Eintracht Frankfurt on loan. The proposed move comes just five months after the 23-year-old arrived at the City Ground from Rennes in a deal worth £26million. The Bundesliga club will reportedly have an option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the loan spell.
Meanwhile, Forest are standing firm over another of their assets. The club is determined to retain midfielder James McAtee, despite receiving interest from Championship side Leeds United.
Goalkeeper Shuffle: Forster Finds a Club
Bournemouth have acted swiftly to cover a goalkeeping crisis, signing former England and Tottenham keeper Fraser Forster. The 37-year-old free agent has put pen to paper on a six-month deal at the Vitality Stadium after an injury to Will Dennis in training. Forster is expected to be in the squad for the Cherries' upcoming match against Arsenal.
As part of their defensive reshuffle, Bournemouth have also allowed right-back Julian Araujo to join Celtic.
Premier League Clubs Active In Market
Elsewhere, several other top-flight clubs are making moves. Crystal Palace winger Romain Esse is a loan target for Coventry City, potentially making way after Palace's £35million capture of Brennan Johnson from Tottenham on a four-and-a-half-year contract.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for highly-rated Austria Vienna centre-back Ifeanyi Ndukwe. The 17-year-old Austria U17 international is expected to complete his move to Anfield after he turns 18 in March.
In other significant developments:
- West Ham are finalising a £25million move for Lazio striker Taty Castellanos, who is set for a medical this weekend.
- Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer is attracting interest from Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
- Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed the return of former captain Pascal Gross from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of £1.4million.
- Leicester City's on-loan striker Julian Carranza has cut short his stay to return to parent club Feyenoord.
With the window now open, expect more deals and dramatic moves as clubs across the UK and Europe look to strengthen their squads for the crucial second half of the season.
