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Manchester City sign teenage defender Vitor Reis
22.1.25 Man City
Manchester City have signed 19-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras for a reported fee of £29.6 million. Reis, a youth international, has agreed to a four-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions.
Lennard Maloney signs with Mainz
22.1.25 Mainz
USMNT defensive midfielder Lennard Maloney joined Mainz from Heidenheim, signing a contract that runs until 2028. The 25-year-old spent two and a half successful seasons at Heidenheim, contributing significantly to their Bundesliga promotion and subsequent UEFA Conference League qualification.
Michael Steinwender joins Heart of Midlothian
22.1.25 Hearts
Austrian centre-half Michael Steinwender has joined Heart of Midlothian from Varnamo for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract until summer 2028. The 24-year-old previously played for Mattersburg and St Polten before moving to Sweden's top flight last summer.
Manchester City sign Abdukodir Khusanov
21.1.25 Man City
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old defender Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens for £33.5 million. The Uzbekistan international joins on a four-and-a-half-year deal, becoming the club's first signing of the January transfer window.
Maxwel Cornet joins Genoa on loan
21.1.25 Genoa
West Ham's Maxwel Cornet has joined Italian side Genoa on loan until the end of the season. The Ivory Coast international's loan spell at Southampton was cut short for this move.
Dele Alli joins Como on 18-month deal
20.1.25 Como
Former England international Dele Alli has signed an 18-month contract with Como in Serie A, after leaving Everton just a month ago. Despite facing injury problems and off-field issues that impacted his Premier League career, Alli is now looking to reignite his career with Cesc Fabregas' side.
Crystal Palace sign teenager Romain Esse
19.1.25 Palace
Crystal Palace have signed 19-year-old attacking midfielder Romain Esse from Millwall on a five-and-a-half-year contract. Esse, who scored five goals and one assist this season in the Championship, has also been called up to England's youth teams.
Rangers sign Rafael Fernandes on loan from Lille
19.1.25 Rangers
Rangers have signed 22-year-old defender Rafael Fernandes from Lille on a loan deal until the end of the season, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer. Fernandes, who started his career at Sporting Lisbon before moving to Arouca and then Ligue 1, will provide additional defensive options for manager Philippe Clement amidst several injuries in the squad.
Kvaratskhelia signs with PSG
18.1.25 PSG
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli, signing a contract until 2029. The transfer fee is reported to be €70 million. The 23-year-old Georgian forward played a key role in Napoli's Serie A title-winning team in 2023. The move aims to bolster PSG's attack following Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid.
Alphonso Davies nears contract extension with Bayern
18.1.25 Bayern
Real Madrid transfer target Alphonso Davies is close to extending his contract with Bayern Munich. Reports indicate a four-year deal is on the table, with both parties optimistic about finalizing the agreement.
Wolfsburg sign Andreas Skov Olsen
18.1.25 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg has strengthened their right flank by signing 25-year-old Andreas Skov Olsen from Belgian champions Club Brugge. The Danish forward, known for his dynamic play and strong dribbling, has signed a contract until 2029. Skov Olsen has previously played for Nordsjaelland and Bologna. He also has 37 international caps for Denmark.
Inter Miami acquire defender Gonzalo Lujan
17.1.25 Miami
Inter Miami have signed defender Gonzalo Lujan from San Lorenzo. Lujan, an Argentine youth international, is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028. The 23-year-old has made 97 appearances for San Lorenzo and has also played 15 times for Argentina's U-23s, including at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Ibrahim Kanate signs with Anderlecht
17.1.25 Anderlec.
Malian winger Ibrahim Kanate has signed a contract with Anderlecht that extends until 2028. After impressing at the U17 World Cup with two goals and three assists, Kanate joins from Afrique Football Elite and will initially be part of RSCA Futures. Anderlecht's Chief Academy, Tim Borguet, praises Kanate's explosiveness, technical skill, and dedication.
Jaden Philogene completes transfer to Ipswich Town
16.1.25 Ipswich
Jaden Philogene has completed a permanent transfer to Ipswich Town from Aston Villa in a deal worth around £20m plus add-ons. Despite rejoining Villa from Hull City just six months ago, Philogene moves on after making only two Premier League starts this season.
Real Madrid set to sign Alphonso Davies
16.1.25 Real Mad.
Real Madrid have reportedly agreed personal terms to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies this summer, as the club continues to pursue other options amidst ongoing negotiations with Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold. Davies' contract expires this summer, and despite Bayern Munich's efforts to retain him, it seems Real Madrid are closer to finalizing the deal.
Aston Villa signs Donyell Malen from Dortmund
15.1.25 Aston Villa
Aston Villa has strengthened their attack by signing Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of 23 million euros plus 3 million in add-ons. Malen, who scored 39 goals in 132 appearances for Dortmund, is expected to boost Villa's push for Champions League qualification. The 25-year-old forward has also netted nine times in 41 internationals.
Araujo determined to leave Barcelona
15.1.25 Barcelona
Ronald Araujo's future at Barcelona is uncertain as he remains determined to leave during the January transfer window, despite the recent injury to Inigo Martinez. Juventus is the likely destination for the Uruguayan defender, but negotiations may be challenging as Barcelona is reluctant to let him go cheaply.
Como signs Maxence Caqueret from Lyon
13.1.25 Como
Como has signed midfielder Maxence Caqueret from Olympique Lyonnais, marking their third acquisition during the transfer window. The 24-year-old joins on a four-and-a-half-year contract. Caqueret, a product of Lyon's youth academy, has made 14 competitive appearances this season.
Kilmarnock signs Calvin Ramsay on loan from Liverpool
13.1.25 Kilmarno.
Kilmarnock has agreed to sign Liverpool right-back Calvin Ramsay on loan for the rest of the season. Ramsay, 21, returned to Anfield after a short spell at Wigan Athletic. He was sold to Liverpool for £4.2 million in 2022 and has made two first-team appearances for the club.
Monaco signs Mika Biereth
12.1.25 Monaco
Monaco have signed Danish forward Mika Biereth, who will turn 22 on February 8, to a 5-year contract. Biereth, the top scorer in the Austrian championship with 11 goals in 16 matches, played for Arsenal's youth teams before joining Sturm Graz in January 2024 and being permanently transferred there the following summer.
Ridle Baku signs for RB Leipzig until 2027
11.1.25 RB Leipzig
Ridle Baku has signed with RB Leipzig from Wolfsburg on a deal that will keep him at the club until summer 2027. The 26-year-old full-back, who can also play further forward, joins Leipzig after four-and-a-half years with Wolfsburg, during which he made 166 appearances and scored 20 goals.
Philip Billing joins Napoli on loan
11.1.25 Napoli
Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing has secured a loan move to Napoli with an option to buy for £9 million. Billing, who has been limited to just one start this season, will join the Serie A club until the end of the season. The deal also includes an option for a permanent transfer at the end of the loan.
Wolves sign Emmanuel Agbadou from Stade de Reims
10.1.25 Wolves
Wolves have signed Stade de Reims captain Emmanuel Agbadou on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The Ivory Coast international, known for his defensive prowess and possession skills, has been a key player in Ligue 1 and for his national team. Agbadou is Wolves' first signing under manager Vitor Pereira.
Brice Samba joins Rennes from Lens
9.1.25 Rennes
Goalkeeper Brice Samba is moving from Lens to Rennes, signing a contract until 2029. Samba, France's second-choice goalkeeper, could debut for Rennes this weekend against Marseille, his former club. He will be replaced at Lens by Pau Lopez, who has been loaned by Marseille.
St Johnstone sign goalkeeper Andy Fisher on loan
8.1.25 St.John.
St Johnstone have signed Swansea City goalkeeper Andy Fisher on loan until the end of the season. The Perth club, currently at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership, sought an experienced player after a gamble on two 23-year-old goalkeepers, Josh Rae and Ross Sinclair, didn't pay off.
Olivier Deman loaned to Royal Antwerp
8.1.25 Antwerp
Werder midfielder Olivier Deman will spend the rest of the season on loan at Royal Antwerp. Deman, seeking more playing time, will return to Bremen in the summer. He joined Werder in the 2023/24 season from Cercle Brugge and has played 38 Bundesliga games, scoring two goals.
Aberdeen sign Jeppe Okkels on loan
7.1.25 Aberdeen
Aberdeen have signed Danish winger Jeppe Okkels on loan from Preston North End. Okkels, who previously played under Dons boss Jimmy Thelin at Elfsborg, joins with an option to buy. Thelin praised Okkels' technical ability and goal threat, anticipating a positive impact from the player for the remainder of the season.
Tottenham agree deal for goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky
5.1.25 Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign 21-year-old goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky from Slavia Prague for £12.5 million plus add-ons. The young goalkeeper, capped at various youth levels for Czechia, joins Spurs as they deal with injuries to their current goalkeepers.
Hoffenheim sign Gift Orban from Lyon
3.1.25 Augsburg
Hoffenheim have signed Nigerian forward Gift Orban for €9 million from Lyon. The 22-year-old had fallen out of favour at Lyon, scoring five times in 21 appearances but not featuring in the league since September.
LaLiga deregisters Dani Olmo and Pau Victor
2.1.25 Barcelona
Barcelona president Joan Laporta failed to convince LaLiga to maintain the registrations of Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. Despite ongoing negotiations and assurances from the club, LaLiga deemed the financial guarantees insufficient, leading to the deregistration of both players on January 1, 2025. The club has now requested a new license from the RFEF in hopes of resolving the issue.