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Manchester City Signs Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth
Manchester City has completed the £62.5m signing of forward Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth during the January 2026 transfer window. This high-profile deal bolsters City's attack as they also acquired Marc Guéhi.
Semenyo's transfer is among the biggest moves so far.
Manchester City Acquires Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace
Marc Guéhi has joined Manchester City from Crystal Palace for £20m in the January window. The defender strengthens City's backline amid active ins and outs.
Palace confirmed the departure alongside other loans and sales.
Chelsea Beats Crystal Palace 3-1 in Premier League
Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with goals from Estêvão, Pedro, and Enzo Fernandez. The win highlighted strong Brazilian contributions and Fernandez's ninth goal of the season.
This result boosts Chelsea's league standing.
Real Salt Lake Signs Dutch Midfielder Stijn Spierings
MLS side Real Salt Lake acquired 29-year-old Dutch midfielder Stijn Spierings from Brøndby IF. The signing comes ahead of RSL's Atlantic Cup matches and MLS opener on Feb. 21.
Spierings adds experience to Pablo Mastroeni’s squad.
Tottenham Hotspur Brings Back Conor Gallagher
Tottenham signed Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid and recalled several loanees like Manor Solomon. Additional ins include Souza from Santos amid active window activity.
This bolsters Spurs' midfield options.
West Ham United Signs Taty Castellanos from Lazio
West Ham acquired Taty Castellanos from Lazio, alongside Pablo Felipe and Keiber Lamadrid on loan. Outgoings include Niclas Fullkrug to AC Milan on loan and Luis Guilherme to Sporting Lisbon.
The moves reshape West Ham's squad.
Nottingham Forest Loans Lorenzo Lucca from Napoli
Nottingham Forest secured striker Lorenzo Lucca on loan from Napoli until season's end, with a £34.8m buy option. Global head of football Edu Gaspar praised Lucca's experience.
This addresses Forest's forward needs.
Liverpool Enters Race for RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande
Liverpool has joined the pursuit of RB Leipzig's Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande after his Afcon performances. The Reds are tracking multiple centre-backs and forwards.
Diomande impressed recently for club and country.
Premier League Transfer Window Open with Multiple Deals
The January 2026 Premier League window features confirmed ins and outs across all 20 clubs, including Chelsea recalls and Leeds signing Facundo Buonanotte. Deals like Owen Beck's recall to Liverpool highlight youth movement.
Activity ramps up with loans and permanents.
Calls Grow to Boycott 2026 World Cup Over Trump Policies
A Dutch petition by Teun van de Keuken urging boycott of the 2026 World Cup has over 130,000 signatures, citing Trump's immigrant policies. Dutch FA president notes geopolitical threats but plans to compete.
Similar calls emerge in Germany and elsewhere.
Burnley and Bournemouth Complete Key Transfers
AFC Bournemouth signed Fraser Forster as a free agent and Ade Solanke, while selling Semenyo. Burnley added Cameron Scott but saw outs like Luca Koleosho on loan.
These moves reflect mid-table adjustments.
MLS 2026 Transfer Windows Key Dates Announced
Major League Soccer outlined two transfer windows for the 2026 season to facilitate roster planning. This aids clubs like RSL amid early signings.
Windows align with league schedule.