Latest Football (Soccer) News

📅January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The January 2026 transfer window dominates global soccer news with major Premier League deals involving Man City, Tottenham, and West Ham, alongside MLS transfers and WPSL expansions.
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Manchester City Signs Antoine Semenyo for £64m

Manchester City have bolstered their attack by signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for £64m amid injuries to key defenders. They also acquired Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for £20m and recalled Max Alleyne from Watford on loan. Multiple loans out include Oscar Bobb to Fulham for £27m.Source 1Source 2

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Tottenham Secure Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid

Tottenham signed Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for £34m and Souza from Santos for £13m to strengthen midfield and defense. They sold Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace for £35m and loaned several players including Kota Takai to Borussia Monchengladbach. Recalls include George Abbott and Alfie Dorrington.Source 1Source 2

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West Ham Land Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe

West Ham signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio for £25.2m and Pablo Felipe from Gil Vicente for £20m during the busy window. Adama Traore joined from Fulham undisclosed, while Lucas Paqueta moved to Flamengo in a record £35.8m deal. Several loans out including Niclas Fullkrug to AC Milan.Source 1Source 2

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Crystal Palace Snap Up Brennan Johnson for £35m

Crystal Palace acquired Brennan Johnson from Tottenham for £35m and recalled loans of Hindolo Mustapha and Danny Imray. Romain Esse went on loan to Coventry City and Naouirou Ahamada to Auxerre undisclosed. Marc Guehi departed to Manchester City for £20m.Source 1

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Fulham Sign Oscar Bobb from Manchester City

Fulham secured winger Oscar Bobb from Manchester City for £27m to add attacking flair. Adama Traore joined from West Ham undisclosed, while Aaron Loupalo-Bi went on loan to Walsall. This deal highlights City's squad reshaping.Source 1Source 2

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Lucas Paqueta's Record Transfer to Flamengo

West Ham's Lucas Paqueta transferred to Flamengo for €41.25m (£35.8m), a record for the Brazilian league. The deal underscores growing investment in Brazil's top tier. Flamengo gains a high-profile midfielder.Source 2Source 5

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Tammy Abraham Returns to Aston Villa via Besiktas? Wait, No - Besiktas Signing

Besiktas signed Tammy Abraham for €21m (£18.2m) from Aston Villa, earning an A grade for fitting their needs. Abraham previously scored 26 goals on loan at Villa in 2018-19. Villa gets a B for the striker upgrade.Source 5

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Marc Guehi Joins Man City in Bargain £20m Deal

Manchester City signed Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi for £20m plus bonuses amid defensive injuries to Dias and Gvardiol. The fee is seen as cheap for his quality, though high wages temper the value. Palace receives a D grade.Source 1Source 5

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Inter Miami CF Active in MLS with Rocco Ríos Novo

Inter Miami signed Rocco Ríos Novo from Lanús on January 22 via transfer. Other moves include Tomás Avilés on loan to CF Montréal and Luis Barraza free from D.C. United. Recent addition from Monterrey also noted.Source 4

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João Klauss Traded to LA Galaxy from St. Louis

St. Louis City SC traded João Klauss to LA Galaxy on January 27. Additional MLS deals include Dante Polvara to St. Louis from Aberdeen and Franco Negri free to Houston Dynamo. Vancouver Whitecaps added Bruno Caicedo and Aziel Jackson.Source 4

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Endrick loaned from Real Madrid to Lyon

Real Madrid loaned young striker Endrick to Lyon, allowing the 19-year-old more playing time after limited minutes. The move aids his development ahead of Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad potential. Both clubs graded A.Source 5

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WPSL Announces 41 Teams for 2026 Season

WPSL unveiled its 2026 roster with 41 teams, including six new East Region clubs like Michigan Rangers FC and Vale SC. Defending champions Sporting CT return amid expansions in Midwest and Southwest. Playoffs set for Mid-Atlantic.Source 3