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Manchester City Sign Antoine Semenyo for £62.5m from Bournemouth
Manchester City have completed the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth for £62.5m, marking the biggest deal of the January 2026 window so far. The forward chose City over Manchester United, bolstering Pep Guardiola's attack.
This move is hailed as a bargain by some analysts.
West Ham United Acquire Taty Castellanos from Lazio for €29m
West Ham signed Valentín 'Taty' Castellanos from Lazio in a €29m deal to replace Niclas Füllkrug, who moved on loan to AC Milan. They also brought in Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente for €23m.
These additions aim to strengthen their forward line amid several outgoing loans.
Brighton Re-Sign Pascal Groß from Borussia Dortmund
Brighton & Hove Albion have re-acquired Pascal Groß from Borussia Dortmund for around €2m-£1.2m. The midfielder returns after previous loan returns of other players.
Outgoings include Facundo Buonanotte on loan to Leeds and Eiran Cashin to Blackburn.
Morocco Face Senegal in AFCON Final Seeking Historic Victory
Morocco aim to win the AFCON final against Senegal on Sunday, ending 50 years of underachievement after heavy investments. A victory would boost their African reputation significantly.
The match highlights Morocco's resurgence in continental football.
Nigeria Secure Record Ninth AFCON Bronze Medal
Nigeria's Super Eagles won bronze at AFCON, their record 17th podium finish, by defeating Egypt in a penalty shootout. This ends their penalty shootout struggles against Egypt.
Experts urge Nigeria to aim higher in future tournaments.
Liverpool Sign Denise O'Sullivan from North Carolina Courage
Liverpool have signed Republic of Ireland international and North Carolina Courage captain Denise O'Sullivan. The deal was announced on Saturday, bolstering their squad.
O'Sullivan brings extensive experience from the US league.
AFC Bournemouth Moves: Forster In, Semenyo and Araujo Out
Bournemouth signed goalkeeper Fraser Forster as a free agent while selling Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City for £62.5m. Julián Araujo joined Celtic on loan.
These deals reshape their squad significantly.
Palmeiras U20 vs Ibrachina U20 in Sao Paulo Youth Cup Quarterfinal
Palmeiras U20 face Ibrachina U20 today in the Brazilian Sao Paulo Youth Cup quarterfinals, with live coverage available. The match features updated stats and highlights on ESPN.
Data was temporarily unavailable at the time of reporting.
Boca Juniors vs Olimpia Asuncion Friendly Match Scheduled
Boca Juniors take on Olimpia Asuncion in an international club friendly on January 18, 2026. Box scores, stats, and play-by-play are available via Fox Sports.
Recent form includes draws and a loss for Boca.
Burnley Loan Out Multiple Players Including Luca Koleosho
Burnley have loaned out Lewis Forshaw to Worksop, Hannes Delcroix to Lugano, and Luca Koleosho to Paris FC. No incoming transfers reported yet.
These moves aim to provide game time for young talents.
West Ham Loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan
West Ham sent striker Niclas Füllkrug on loan to AC Milan after limited impact. This paved the way for new signings like Castellanos and Pablo.
Füllkrug seeks more playing time ahead of the World Cup.
Tottenham Sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid
Spurs signed Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for €40m following Rodrigo Bentancur's injury. The midfielder is a long-term target returning to Premier League action.
This bolsters Tottenham's midfield options.