The January market is crackling with activity as big names move and hungry suitors circle emerging stars. From Manchester City’s latest defensive reinforcement to Chelsea’s midfield uncertainty and Juventus’s cheeky bid for a Palace striker, the transfer rumour mill is spinning fast. Here’s a vivid roundup of the latest confirmed moves and the hottest whispers shaking the football world.
Big moves confirmed
Marc Guéhi — Done deal to Manchester City
Manchester City have secured the defender in a £20m transfer, a headline-grabbing capture that strengthens Pep Guardiola’s backline and marks another seismic shift in the Premier League landscape.
Dro Fernández — PSG closing in
Paris Saint-Germain are finalizing a €8m swoop for the 18-year-old Barcelona academy forward, the latest prodigy to emerge from La Masia and one to watch as he prepares to swap Catalonia for the French capital.
Jérémy Jacquet — Chelsea in talks
Chelsea have opened negotiations with Rennes over a potential €60m move for the promising defender, signalling the Blues’ intent to accelerate recruitment after rivals began circling the 20-year-old.
Trending rumours that could reshape squads
Jean-Philippe Mateta to Juventus? Crystal Palace are reeling from departures — captain Marc Guéhi to City and manager Oliver Glasner set to leave — and now face fresh interest in forward Jean-Philippe Mateta. Sky Sports reports Juventus could offer up to €30m via a loan with an obligation to buy, though Palace reportedly rejected the first approach. Mateta remains tied to Selhurst Park until 2027.
Enzo Fernández’s future is in doubt. Chelsea may be prepared to cash in on midfielder Enzo Fernández this summer, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain closely monitoring his Stamford Bridge situation. Sources suggest Fernández is no longer untouchable, opening the door to a potential blockbuster move.
Chelsea accelerates for Jacquet. Initially planning a quiet window, Chelsea have fast-tracked their plans after rival clubs showed interest in Jérémy Jacquet, pushing talks with Rennes into the spotlight.
Tottenham’s managerial pressure Thomas Frank is expected to lead Spurs into their Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund, but a string of poor results — capped by a late 2-1 loss to West Ham — has left his future uncertain as the hierarchy explores options.
Nottingham Forest target Lorenzo Lucca. Fabrizio Romano reports Forest are close to landing Napoli forward Lorenzo Lucca on an initial €1m loan with a €35m buy option. The 25-year-old Italy international has chosen the Premier League move amid interest from several clubs.
Done deals and loan moves
Claudio Echeverri joins Girona on loan from Manchester City for the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
Andy Irving departs West Ham for Sparta Prague for an undisclosed fee.
Aurélie Csillag completes a move to Liverpool from SC Freiburg.
Other whispers and scouting notes
Julien Duranville: Advanced loan talks between Borussia Dortmund and FC Basel; the 19-year-old winger is reportedly keen on the switch.
Anis Haji-Moussa: Feyenoord’s winger is on the radar of Chelsea, Marseille and Benfica.
Romano Schmid: Leeds United negotiating a €15m deal with Werder Bremen.
Oleksandr Zinchenko: Set for a medical at Ajax after a verbal loan agreement.
Managerial scouting at Barcelona: The club is eyeing Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique as future candidates while hoping Hansi Flick remains.
Edoardo Bove: Watford is closing in on the former Roma midfielder.
Nathan Patterson: Sevilla joins the chase for Everton’s right back amid Italian interest.
Yannick Carrasco: Al Shabab winger offered to Napoli and Roma on loan as he seeks a European return.
August Priske: Birmingham City agree a fee with Djurgårdens; the forward travels to England to finalise terms.
Noah Nartey: Brøndby midfielder set to join Lyon in a €10m package.
The transfer window is a theatre of ambition, strategy and surprise. With deals already sealed and more negotiations heating up, clubs are balancing immediate needs with long-term vision — and fans are bracing for more late-night calls, dramatic U-turns and the occasional headline-making coup.
