Premier League Teams Rush as January Transfer Window Closes
The end of the January transfer window is fast approaching, and Premier League teams are scrambling to complete some blockbuster deals before the deadline. With just a few days left, fans and clubs are eagerly anticipating the final moves of this window.
When does the transfer window close?
The January transfer window will officially close for Premier League sides on Thursday, February 1, at 11 pm GMT. However, it’s worth noting that leagues across Europe have agreed to the same deadline, ensuring that no deals can be completed outside of the window in England. This means that clubs in La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga also have until February 1 at 11 pm to wrap up their deals. The same deadline applies to Championship clubs and the rest of the EFL.
Notable deals in the January transfer window
One of the biggest deals of this window has been Jadon Sancho’s return to Borussia Dortmund from Manchester United. Sancho, who initially moved to Manchester United in the summer of 2023, struggled to find consistent playing time and decided to go back to Dortmund on loan. This move has raised some eyebrows and generated a lot of buzz among football fans.
Another significant deal this January is Kalvin Phillips’ loan switch from Manchester City to West Ham. Phillips, who has found himself out of favor at Manchester City, will be hoping to regain his form and play regularly at West Ham. This move has surprised many, as Phillips was once considered one of City’s most promising young talents.
Tottenham Hotspur has also been active in the transfer market during this window. They secured the loan signing of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig and beat Bayern Munich to sign former Genoa star Radu Dragusin for £25 million. These acquisitions have strengthened Tottenham’s squad and added depth in key areas.
In terms of outgoings, Chelsea starlet Ian Maatsen joined Borussia Dortmund on loan. Sergio Reguilon, who was on loan at Manchester United, ended his spell with the Red Devils and joined Brentford on another loan deal. These moves highlight the fluidity of player transfers during the window.
Players who could still be on the move
As the transfer deadline approaches, there are several Premier League stars who could still make a move. SunSport has identified five players who may be on the move before the window closes. These players include key midfielders, exciting young talents, and explosive wingers such as Jhon Duran, Conor Gallagher, Miguel Almiron, Kieran Dewsbury-Hall, and Jacob Ramsey.
Ins and Outs of Premier League clubs
Here is a comprehensive list of all the ins and outs of Premier League clubs during the winter transfer window of 2024:
Arsenal
– Ins: Marquinhos [Nantes] Loan return
– Outs: Tyreece John-Jules [Derby County] Loan Out
Aston Villa
– Ins: Kosta Nedeljkovic – Red Star Belgrade. £7.8m, Kaine Kesler-Hayden – Recalled from Plymouth loan
– Outs: Finn Azaz – Middlesbrough, £2m, Ben Chrisene – Blackburn, loan, Kerr Smith – St Johnstone, loan, Rico Richards – Stockport, loan, Filip Marschall – MK Dons, loan, Leander Dendoncker – Napoli, loan
Bournemouth
– Ins: James Hill – Recalled from Blackburn loan
– Outs: Joe Rothwell – Southampton, loan, Hamed Traore – Napoli, loan, Emiliano Marcondes – Hibernian, loan, Nathan Moriah-Welsh – Hibernian, undisclosed
And the list goes on for each Premier League club, with details of their incoming and outgoing transfers during the January window.
With just a few days remaining, the January transfer window is reaching its climax. Premier League teams are eagerly trying to finalize their deals before the deadline. Football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the final moves that could shape the remainder of the season. Will there be any surprise signings or unexpected departures? Only time will tell.