#january-transfer-window

#january-transfer-window

The January transfer window is now open, and already clubs are moving to bring in fresh talent for the second half of the season. Crystal Palace, for example, wasted no time in splashing 35 million on former Tottenham Hotspur man Brennan Johnson, who has already played his first Premier League game for his new employers. But all sides do not need to be as eager as the Eagles in tying up their business. Here's how long clubs have left to get those big-money moves finalised.

Real Madrid have joined the race for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to AS. The Spanish outlet reports that Madrid have been offered the player, but the transfer fee would need to be worth more than €70 million to land the 21-year-old. Madrid are interested and see the England international as the perfect alternative to Aurélien Tchouaméni in midfield, or to enable to play further forward.

The January transfer window is also open, but the club's front office has said more than once not to expect too much activity from the German Rekordmeister in the transfer market as sporting director Christoph Freund has expressed how pleased the club's hierarchy is with the current status of the squad.

"We work at the moment 24/7 for players," he said, "It's about decision making, it's about negotiations, it's about timing. We have some players in our mind but you have to be a little bit patient."

A lot has been said about Christopher Nkunku's future recently, and it now seems that the Frenchman may have made a decision about his AC Milan future. In recent weeks, there have been several questions about what will happen with the Milan strikers in January. Santiago Gimenez has been a potential candidate to depart, as has Nkunku, but it has seemed that the Frenchman would be the likelier departure.

Barcelona are interested in signing Nathan Ake from Manchester City in the January transfer window, according to CaughtOffSide . The report has claimed that last season's La Liga winners are considering a loan bid for Ake following Andreas Christensen's injury. Man City, too, are willing to offload Ake midway through the 2025-26 campaign, but the Premier League club want a permanent sale. The Cityzens are looking for around €30-35 million, but for Barcelona, a loan deal with the option to make it permanent next summer is more realistic.

Everybody knows Kieran [Tierney]," he added. "I knew him before I came here. He's an important player for us. There are different kinds of personalities. Kieran is not a vocal leader, but shows on the pitch.

Barcelona were expected to have a quiet January transfer window but those plans may have changed after center-back Andreas Christensen was ruled out for several months with an ACL injury. "I'll talk to Deco," was the message from Hansi Flick about the situation, meaning the rumor mill has been quick to churn out a host of names who could work as potential short-term options for the Catalans in January.

West Ham United are hoping to sign Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro during the January transfer window. The 23-year-old striker is in spectacular form right now, and he has 26 goals this season. He could solve West Ham's goal-scoring problems and help them survive in the Premier League. They are currently fighting for survival in the top flight, and they need quality players in order to stay up.

The 25-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding season in the Eredivisie and is now firmly on West Ham's radar, with reports in the Netherlands suggesting a move could be edging closer. El Karouani has been one of Utrecht's standout performers this campaign, combining defensive reliability with exceptional attacking output. From 29 appearances in all competitions, the Moroccan-born full-back has registered an impressive three goals and 15 assists.

Chelsea's plans for the January transfer window are beginning to take shape, with midfield reinforcement emerging as the club's primary objective. With Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo carrying an enormous workload in the centre of the pitch, the Blues are keen to add a dynamic, high-energy midfielder who can provide rotation, balance, and long-term value. While attacking additions are not considered urgent, several high-profile and high-potential names remain firmly on Chelsea's shortlist, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

AS Roma are stepping up their efforts to sign Joshua Zirkzee, with the Serie A side advancing in talks over personal terms as they look to make the Manchester United forward their top attacking target for the January transfer window. Roma are keen to move quickly, viewing Zirkzee as a priority addition capable of elevating their frontline during the second half of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.