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The January transfer window is open and with the new year upon us, clubs have the opportunity to monitor the market after assessing options to strengthen or cut numbers to increase spending this month.
liverpool, Manchester United And Arsenal helped create a record-breaking summer Premier League Last summer, clubs in England’s top flight spent more than £3 billion on new players.
However, the big news this morning is that Chelsea part ways with coach Enzo Maresca After 18 months in charge of the club. Stamford Bridge has a new manager and the prospect of signing a player or two, with their title hopes all but gone and a battle for Champions League qualification for next season.
While mid-season acquisitions of elite players or long-term targets are less common, it’s not entirely impossible, given the saga surrounding this bournemouth Winger Antoine Semenho is expected to reach his peak in the coming weeks and possibly days. The 25-year-old has been linked with a move for every big name in the Premier League but that seems to be the case Manchester City now lead the race for playerswhose £65m release clause comes into effect in January.
Elsewhere, Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League title Brennan Johnson On the verge of a £35m move to Crystal Palace, the Eagles captain Mark Geshe Still a person of interest after him Deadline transfer to Liverpool failed. The England international is entering the final six months of his contract at Selhurst Park, giving Palace one last chance to cash in if they wish.
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Nuno says West Ham need ‘the sooner the better’
Relegation-threatened West Ham United will be looking to strengthen in January, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo saying he has a “clear idea” of what the club needs and “the sooner the better”.
Youngsters Oliver Scales and Freddie Potts feature against Brighton on Sunday, with uncapped 18-year-old Ezra Meyers and 20-year-old Mohamed Kante coming on as substitutes.
“I’m happy for the young players because they are helping,” Nuno said.
“But it’s also clear that, in terms of squad, we need to rebalance our squad. We need to make the right moves to operate in a very difficult transfer window.
“But we need to do it so we can progress and have more options in the second half of the season.
“I have a clear idea about everything. I have a clear idea because it’s our job. It’s our responsibility to deliver information to the club so the club knows what we need.”
“It will come out in a few days. The reflexes are clear, so the sooner the better.”
Jack RathboneJanuary 2, 2026 07:51
Antoine Semenho to join Manchester City from Bournemouth for £65m
There are still issues to discuss Guardiola Trying to make him the first acquisition in 2026.
Jack RathboneJanuary 2, 2026 07:43
Live news broadcast
Hello and Happy New Year everyone and welcome to live coverage of the latest transfer news, rumors and completed deals.
These deals are coming in thick and fast, with the potential to change the trajectory of each club’s season.
So, let’s get started…
Jack RathboneJanuary 2, 2026 07:41
Liverpool linked with Club Brugge’s Joel Ordonez
Liverpool appear set to bolster their defense with the signing of Joel Ordonez from Club Brugge, according to reports Mirror.
The Reds have a clear path after Chelsea pulled out of the race to sign the Ecuadorian.
The centre-back’s £43m deal is in the works for an initial fee of £35m plus add-ons.
Jack RathboneJanuary 2, 2026 07:40