As the clock ticks down on transfer deadline day, clubs across Europe are scrambling to complete last-minute deals that could define the second half of the season.
While January windows are traditionally calmer than the summer, deadline day still brings urgency, rumours, and the occasional surprise move as managers push for final reinforcements.
With the Premier League and most major European leagues set to shut their doors tonight, attention turns to who is still active in the market, whether any big names will move late on, and just how much has already been spent during the January 2026 window.
Premier League Clubs Still Active
With deadline looming this evening, a few teams could yet add reinforcements:
- Everton are closing in on signing Chelsea forward Tyrique George on loan with an option to buy – expected to complete before 7pm.
- Newcastle United remain in the market for defensive reinforcements, targeting a centre back with a budget around £20-25million ahead of the deadline.
- Arsenal have been linked with a loan midfielder late on after injury setbacks, though no official deal yet.
- West Ham and others are also revisiting defensive or midfield targets as they hunt depth for the second half of the campaign.
Other European Moves Worth Noting
It’s not just in England that things are heating up:
- Ademola Lookman is set to join Atletico Madrid from Atalanta – a reported £30.3m deal expected to be finalised soon.
- Jeremie Boga has officially joined Juventus on loan with an option to buy.
In Spain, Italy and Germany, clubs are closing out deals with new faces arriving to bolster squads for the final push of the season.
Big boys still in the market… or not?
Unlike some seasons where well-heeled clubs make a splash, this January has been relatively measured among the elite, with most big teams focusing on specific needs rather than headline signings:
- Manchester City have invested but also balanced departures and restructures.
- Liverpool’s major summer business precedes this window, and their January activity is more strategic than sensational.
- Chelsea and Spurs have targeted squad balance and loans rather than marquee buys.
Overall, while major splashes have been rarer than in some recent summer windows, there’s still plenty of movement with clubs keen to optimise their squads before the deadline.
Will There Be Any Big Signings Today?
Deadline days are unpredictable – and even when a window feels quieter than usual, one or two late-breaking deals can surface in the final hours. Expect:
- Last-minute loan deals
- Surprise free-agent signings
- Potential swap agreements
- Late bids for defensive or midfield reinforcements
Clubs like Everton and Newcastle will likely stay active right up to 19:00 UK time, with final announcements expected shortly after.
In Summary
- The Premier League January transfer window closes at 7pm (19:00 GMT) on February 2, 2026, with most of Europe’s other top leagues closing on the same day though some slightly later.
- Large January spending has already taken place, with hundreds of millions invested by Premier League sides and continued big-club interest.
- Deadline Day action remains lively: Everton and Newcastle are among clubs finalising signings, while continental teams are completing moves too.
- While there may not be record-breaking signings today, late deals can still reshape squads in the final hours.
