January transfer window: What every Premier League club needs to do before January 31

January 05, 2022

Arsenal

January ins:

January outs: Sead Kolasinac - Marseille, free; Calum Chambers - Aston Villa, undisclosed; Ainsley Maitland-Niles - Roma, loan; Folarin Balogun - Middlesbrough, loan; Pablo Mari - Udinese, loan; Brooke Norton-Cuffy - Lincoln, loan; Harry Clarke - Hibernian, loan; Tyreece John-Jules - Sheffield Wednesday, loan; Karl Hein - Reading, loan; Dejan Iliev - released

Manager Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Arsenal will be able to bring players in before the end of the month to take his side to the "next level", but has said the transfer window is proving to be "difficult" for the club.

Having already seen Sead Kolasinac, Calum Chambers, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Folarin Balogun leave this month and with Eddie Nketiah into the last six months of his contract, Arsenal are yet to register any new signings.

With their goalless draw against Burnley on January 23, the Gunners have also failed to score in four consecutive games for the first time since December 2005 but missed out on Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic to address this goal drought.

Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is thought to be one of a number of options that Arsenal are looking at to strengthen their midfield and the Gunners made an enquiry about a temporary move for the former Barcelona player earlier this month. Arthur has featured sporadically in Serie A this season but has played in four of Juventus' six Champions League group games. The 25-year-old is contracted to Juventus until 2025.

Arsenal are willing to consider suitable offers for striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Several European clubs have enquired about Aubameyang's availability and Barcelona are in advanced talks over a loan deal. AC Milan, Juventus, PSG, Marseille and Sevilla have also been linked with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr previously offering to take the 32-year-old on loan.

Aston Villa

January ins: Philippe Coutinho - Barcelona, loan; Lucas Digne - Everton, £25m; Calum Chambers - Arsenal, undisclosed; Kerr Smith - Dundee United, £2m; Robin Olsen - Roma, loan

January outs: Anwar El Ghazi - Everton, loan; Keinan Davis - Nottingham Forest, loan; Wesley - Internacional, loan; Aaron Ramsey - Cheltenham, loan; Caleb Chukwuemeka - Livingston, loan; Jaden Philogene-Bidace - Stoke, loan; Seb Revan - Hereford, loan; Cameron Archer - Preston North End, loan; Arjan Raikhy - Grimsby, loan

Aston Villa have already had a positive transfer window, signing Everton left-back Lucas Digne for £25m in addition to Philippe Coutinho on a season-long loan from Barcelona. Both of Steven Gerrard's first signings as the club's head coach have started brightly in their time at Villa Park. Calum Chambers has also arrived from Arsenal to add to Gerrard's defensive options.

Villa had been in talks with Juventus for Rodrigo Bentancur. However, he is set to join Premier League rivals Tottenham instead.

In terms of outgoings, Matty Cash is a player to keep your eye on. Atletico Madrid have made contact with the representatives of the Aston Villa defender, but a deal is more likely in the summer.

Brentford

January ins: Jonas Lossl - FC Midtjylland, loan

January outs: Jan Zamburek - Viborg FF, undisclosed; Nathan Shepperd - Dundalk, undisclosed; Joel Valencia - Alcorcon, loan; Patrik Gunnarsson - Viking, undisclosed; Dominic Thompson - Ipswich, loan

Christian Eriksen is set to sign for Brentford after completing all the necessary medical checks, with the Denmark international having fully agreed terms on a six-month contract with the west London club.

It is also understood Brentford are in the market for a wing-back during the January transfer window. The Bees are thought to be interested in highly-rated Scottish defender Aaron Hickey, who currently plays for Bologna.

Brentford also remain interested in Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mhkaylo Mudryk, Hull's Keane Lewis Potter and Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Brennan Johnson.

Brighton

January ins: Kacper Kozlowski - Pogon Szczecin, £8m

January outs: Aaron Connolly - Middlesbrough, loan; Jurgen Locadia - VfL Bochum, undisclosed; Christian Walton - Ipswich, undisclosed; Leo Ostigard - Genoa, loan; Taylor Richards - Birmingham, loan; Christian Walton - Ipswich, undisclosed

Having already signed 18-year-old midfielder Kacper Kozlowski, the Seagulls are expected to finalise deals for two further additions before the transfer deadline.

Sky Sports News has been told the club are close to completing the signing of 18-year-old Paraguayan striker Julio Enciso from Libertad for a fee believed to be just under £6million. Enciso plays as a winger or a second striker and is seen as the best young player in Paraguay.

The Seagulls are also expected to complete the signing of striker Deniz Undav from Union Saint-Gilloise. Sky Sports News exclusively reported on Friday that the 25-year-old will remain on loan in Belgium for the remainder of the current season before joining up with Brighton in the summer.

However, Brighton are set to lose defender Dan Burn after accepting a £13m bid from Newcastle for the centre-back. Burn travelled to the North East for a medical on Sunday. The Seagulls are extremely unlikely to sign a replacement centre-back this window.

There could be a late bid for midfielder Yves Bissouma, but Brighton are looking for £50m for him. Movement is expected among Brighton's youth squads - both incomings and outgoings.

Burnley

January ins:

January outs: Chris Wood - Newcastle, £25m; Jacob Bedeau - Morecambe, loan; Anthony Glennon - Barrow, loan

The biggest story around Burnley this January has undoubtedly been the departure of striker Chris Wood, Burnley's record goalscorer in the Premier League, to Newcastle for £25m. The club have opened discussions with Wolfsburg for 29-year-old striker Wout Weghorst. Burnley were interested in Andy Carroll, though he has now joined West Brom instead.

Sean Dyche is also thought to be looking for a midfielder to bolster his side's attacking threat. However, one of their key targets, Dinamo Zagreb's Mislav Orsic, will be staying at the club this January and Juventus' Aaron Ramsey is not that keen to go to Turf Moor, according to Sky in Italy.

With just one week left to go in the transfer window, Burnley will have to move swiftly to bolster their chances of avoiding relegation this season.

Chelsea

January ins: Dylan Williams - Derby, undisclosed

January outs: Lewis Baker - Stoke, undisclosed; Jamie Cumming - MK Dons, loan; Juan Castillo - Charlton, loan; Tariq Uwakwe - Crewe, undisclosed

Chelsea could face a defensive exodus this summer as captain Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger are entering the last six months of their contracts. Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus have opened talks with Rudiger's representatives over a potential pre-contract agreement. Barcelona are also keeping an eye on the situation.

The Blues could also look to secure a deal for Stuttgart full-back Borna Sosa that would bring the player to Stamford Bridge in the summer. Sosa has provided three league assists in 16 Bundesliga appearances so far this season and according to Sky Sports Germany, the 24-year-old is said to be valued in the region of £25m.

Sky in Italy have reported that Juventus would consider a move for midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek if Arthur Melo leaves the Serie A side this month.

Crystal Palace

January ins:

January outs: Jake O'Brien - Swindon, loan; Jay Rich-Baghuelou - Accrington, undisclosed; Robert Street - Newport, loan; Ollie Webber - Portsmouth, undisclosed; Jacob Montes - RWD Molenbeek, loan

Crystal Palace had a busy summer transfer window, bringing in six players alongside new manager Patrick Vieira, but it is understood Palace are ready to do business in this transfer window as well and may look to complement their squad with more Premier League experience.

The club are reportedly interested in Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, who is in the last six months of his contract with the Gunners. Sky Sports News has been told the club have had two bids rejected for the 22-year-old.

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek was a loan target for the club, but the midfielder looks set for a preferred move to Everton.

Everton

January ins: Nathan Patterson - Rangers, £16m; Vitaliy Mykolenko - Dynamo Kiev, undisclosed; Anwar El Ghazi - Aston Villa, loan

January outs: Lucas Digne - Aston Villa, £25m; Ellis Sims - Hearts, loan

Everton have endured a difficult start to 2022 and Rafa Benitez was sacked after a 2-1 defeat to relegation candidates Norwich.

With Nathan Patterson, Vitaliy Mykolenko and Anwar El Ghazi arriving at the club this month, owner Farhad Moshiri will likely be looking to prioritise a permanent managerial appointment over any further incoming signings. A number of names have been linked with taking the reins at Goodison Park including Belgium manager Roberto Martinez, Derby's Wayne Rooney, Victor Pereira and Roma boss Jose Mourinho.

However, Frank Lampard has been formally offered the job as Everton manager and the appointment is expected soon. Donny van de Beek is expected to follow Lampard into the club, with the Toffees rivalling Crystal Palace late on for a loan deal.

    Left-back Lucas Digne was signed earlier this month by Aston Villa for £25m. Digne had not featured for the Toffees since a 4-1 defeat to rivals Liverpool on December 1 after a much-publicised falling out with Benitez over tactics.

    Leeds United

    January ins: Mateo Joseph Fernandez - RCD Espanyol, undisclosed

    January outs: Ryan Edmondson - Port Vale, loan; Cody Drameh - Cardiff, loan; Bobby Kamwa - Dunfermline, loan

    Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds have endured a difficult season, having been hit by injuries to several key players such as Pascal Struijk, Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo. Bamford has suffered another setback in his attempt to return to full fitness. The club have especially missed the striker's influence on the pitch and despite only making six Premier League appearances this season, he is the side's third-highest domestic goalscorer (two) behind Raphinha (eight) and Jack Harrison (four).

    Leeds have made an initial approach for Liverpool's Takumi Minamino, although these have since been rebuffed, according to the PA news agency. The Japan international has made 18 appearances this season but only six of those have been starts and four of those came in the Carabao Cup.

    West Ham have been linked with moves for both Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips, but Leeds have reiterated that they are not interested in selling players who do not want to leave this month.

    Leicester

    January ins:

    January outs: Filip Benkovic - released; Jacob Wakeling - Barrow, loan; Kasey McAteer - Forest Green, loan; Josh Eppiah - Northampton, loan

    Leicester City have suffered with injuries at both ends of the pitch this campaign, with striker Jamie Vardy missing all of the team's fixtures in January due to a hamstring problem. Long-term absences for Wesley Fofana (fibula fracture), Ricardo Pereira (hamstring) and James Justin, who has just returned from his cruciate ligament injury, have seen Brendan Rodgers' side concede 37 Premier League goals this season. Only Brentford (38), Leeds, Watford (both 40), Newcastle (43) and Norwich (45) have conceded more goals. The club is said to be searching for a central defender on loan but Sky Sports News understands the Foxes will not be spending big money on any potential deals this week.

    Liverpool

    January ins: Luiz Diaz - Porto, £49m

    January outs: Tony Gallacher - St Johnstone, free; Morgan Boyes - Livingston, free; Vitezslav Jaros - Notts County, loan

    Liverpool made a late move in the January transfer window for Porto's Luiz Diaz, who joined the club on Sunday in a £49m deal. Jurgen Klopp wanted to sign the Colombian international in the summer and the club accelerated their plans due to Tottenham also being interested in the 25-year-old, who has scored 16 goals this season.

    Meanwhile, the Reds have also turned their attention to signing Fulham's attacking midfielder Fabio Carvalho.

    Three Italian clubs have approached forward Divock Origi's representatives over a pre-contract agreement this month. Origi's preference is to stay in England's top division, meaning a Premier League club would either have to pay money this month - or take him as a free agent in the summer. Origi would likely cost less than £10m if Liverpool were to sell him this month.

    Meanwhile, defender Nat Phillips is attracting interest from clubs both at home and abroad and Neco Williams could be allowed to leave in this transfer window with Bournemouth interested. Takumi Minamino has also been subject of interest from Leeds and Monaco. Sheffield United and Reading are thought to be interested in a loan move for Rhys Williams, who recently returned from a loan spell at Swansea.

    Man City

    January ins:

    January outs: Ferran Torres - Barcelona, £54.7m; Patrick Roberts - Sunderland, free; James Trafford - Bolton, loan; Taylor Harwood-Bellis - Stoke, loan; Tommy Doyle - Cardiff, loan; Patrick Roberts - Sunderland, undisclosed

    City pursued a deal for Tottenham's Harry Kane last summer and had a £100m bid rejected, but are now pursuing another central striker in 21-year-old Julian Alvarez. River Plate's president Jorge Brito said on Sunday that Man City had paid the 21-year-old forward's release clause, but added that he would not move to England until July at the earliest after signing a loan deal with the Argentines.

    Could Pep Guardiola add to the potency of his side to further extend City's lead at the top of the Premier League?

    Man Utd

    January ins:

    January outs: Ethan Laird - Bournemouth, loan; Teden Mengi - Birmingham City, loan; Axel Tuanzebe - Napoli, loan; Anthony Martial - Sevilla, loan; Amad Diallo - Rangers, loan; Reece Devine - Walsall, loan

    Manchester United have largely been inactive this transfer window, but are understood to be searching for a midfielder. Marseille's Boubacar Kamara and Wolves' Ruben Neves are two of a number of players the club has been looking at. Kamara is in the last six months of his contract at Marseille and can sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of France.

    Anthony Martial has joined Sevilla on loan, while Tottenham and Newcastle are thought to be interested in signing Jesse Lingard. West Ham are also interested in the midfielder, who had a successful loan spell at the London Stadium in the second half of last season.

    Winger Amad Diallo has joined Rangers on loan for the rest of the season and scored on his debut, while Everton are close to signing midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan. Crystal Palace had also ben linked.

    Newcastle United

    January ins: Kieran Trippier - Atletico Madrid, £12m; Chris Wood - Burnley, £25m; Bruno Guimaraes - Lyon, undisclosed

    January outs: Rosaire Longelo - Accrington, undisclosed; Joe White - Hartlepool, loan

    A Saudi-led consortium's takeover of Newcastle was completed in October and the club's new owners have been looking to make a big impact in their first transfer window.

    Kieran Trippier became their first arrival, followed by striker Chris Wood. On Sunday afternoon, they completed the signing of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon for £40m.

    Newcastle's primary focus for the rest of the transfer window is to sign a centre-back- only Norwich have conceded more than their 43 goals in 21 Premier League games. The Magpies have submitted an offer for Sevilla's Diego Carlos but look set to miss out on the Brazilian. Carlos had told Sevilla that he wants to leave to join Newcastle.

    However, the Magpies have now agreed a fee of £13m with Brighton for defender Dan Burn and is set for a medical ahead of Deadline Day.

    Newcastle are also interested in Fenerbahce's Hungary defender Attila Szalai in addition to Bayer Leverkusen left-back Mitchel Bakker, who could be available for £16m. The club were looking to bring Manchester United's Jesse Lingard in on loan, but have all but given up hope of signing him with one source telling Sky Sports News the deal is now dead.

    Norwich

    January ins:

    January outs: Tyrese Omotoye - Carlisle, loan; Bali Mumba - Peterborough, loan; Rocky Bushiri - Hibernian, loan; Tom Dickson-Peters - Gillingham, loan; Josh Martin - Doncaster, loan; Onel Hernandez - Birmingham, loan; Sebastian Soto - Livingston, loan; Gassan Ahadme - Burton, undisclosed; Jordan Hugill - Cardiff, loan

    Will Dean Smith and Norwich be busy this week as they strive to find a way out of the relegation zone? So far, the Canaries haven't made a single signing this month.

    In terms of possible departures, Todd Cantwell has attracted interest from a number of clubs and Sky Sports News has been told that Norwich would require a bid of £15m - £20m to consider selling the midfielder. Olympiacos, Granada and Bournemouth are just a few of the names linked. Norwich will let him leave in the current window, but a Premier League club is unlikely at this stage.

    Southampton

    January ins:

    January outs: Sam McQueen, retired; Dan Nlundulu - Cheltenham, loan; Kayne Ramsay - Ross County, loan; Caleb Watts - Crawley, loan; Dynel Simeu - Carlisle, loan

    Southampton's last clean sheet was registered in November against Aston Villa. Could a defender arrive at St Mary's Stadium this week to boost Southampton's defensive acumen?

    Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl hopes a deal can be struck to allow Chelsea loanee Armando Broja to stay on at the club next season and have also held talks with the Blues about signing midfielder Tino Anjorin, who is currently on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow. Additionally, the Saints have extended goalkeeper Willy Caballero's contract with the club until the end of the season.

    St Etienne are one of a number of French clubs thought to be interested in a loan deal for right-back Yan Valery.

    Tottenham

    January ins:

    January outs: Dilan Markanday - Blackburn, undisclosed; Kion Etete - Cheltenham, loan; Jack Clarke - Sunderland, loan; Nile John - Charlton, loan

    Tottenham are said to be interested in signing a right wing-back, a centre-back and a centre-forward, but have yet to confirm any incoming transfers this month.

    Spurs were reportedly closing in on a £20m deal for Wolves' Adama Traore, but have been beaten to his signature by Barcelona. Spurs were also interested in Porto winger Luis Diaz, but he has now joined Premier League rivals Liverpool.

    But there could be two incomings from Antonio Conte's former side, Juventus. Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign winger Dejan Kulusevski on loan, as well as a £20m (€25m) deal with to sign Rodrigo Bentancur. Sky in Italy have also reported that the club are in talks with Fiorentina over a potential loan move for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, with a €16m (£13.3m) to buy.

    Meanwhile, the club have approached Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard's representatives about a potential summer move but Spurs could face competition from West Ham for the 29-year-old.

    Midfielder Tanguy Ndombele could be close to joining Lyon on loan, with the Ligue 1 side pushing for an option to buy.

    Watford

    January ins: Hassane Kamara - OGC Nice, undisclosed; Samir - Udinese, undisclosed; Edo Kayembe - Eupen, undisclosed; Samuel Kalu - Bordeaux, undisclosed

    January outs: Pontus Dahlberg - Gillingham, loan; Ryan Cassidy - Bohemians, loan

    How will the dismissal of Claudio Ranieri impact Watford's plans this week? After appointing Roy Hodgson as the Italian's replacement, the club have signed Samuel Kalu from Bordeaux, who becomes their fourth acquisition of the window.

    But it is understood defender Danny Rose will not play again for the club and will be allowed to leave during this transfer window.

    West Ham

    January ins:

    January outs: Conor Coventry - MK Dons, loan; Mipo Odubeko - Doncaster, loan

    West Ham, who are interested in Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, remain in talks to sign Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. They are also looking at Toulouse forward Rhys Healey, who would be a far cheaper alternative. There has also been reported interest in Leeds pair Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips, but the club are not interested in selling players who do not want to leave.

      The club have held talks over the signing of Flamengo's Gabriel Barbosa. Two other Premier League clubs are understood to be interested in pursuing a permanent deal for Barbosa, who wants to come to England as he feels it would provide him with the best chance of cementing his place as Brazil's starting number 9 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The striker has scored five goals in 17 appearances for Brazil.

      The Hammers are reportedly looking to sign a centre-back and left-back and Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car is thought to be one of a number of options considered by the club. West Ham would prefer to sign Caleta-Car on loan, but Marseille value the 25-year-old at around €20m and will only let him leave on a permanent deal.

      The club have also retained their interest in Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, who had a successful loan spell at the London Stadium in the second half of last season.

      Wolves

      January ins: Hayao Kawabe - Grasshopper Club Zurich, undisclosed; Chiquinho - Estoril, £3m; Hwang-Hee Chan - RB Leipzig, £14m; Jeong Sang-bin - Suwon Samsung Bluewings, £1m

      January outs: Theo Corbeanu - MK Dons, loan; Luke Matheson - Scunthorpe, loan; Lewis Richards - Harrogate, loan Leonardo Campana - Inter Miami, loan; Dion Sanderson - QPR, loan; Austin Samuels - Inverness, undisclosed

      Wolves have scored the third-fewest goals in the Premier League this season with 19, and may be looking to add some firepower to their front line to address this for the second half of the season, having already recalled striker Austin Samuels from his loan spell at Aberdeen.

      But Adama Traore has temporarily left the club, re-joining Barcelona on loan until the end of the season, with the La Liga side having the option to make the deal permanent.

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