The January transfer window slammed shut with a flurry of late activity across Europe, as clubs scrambled to strengthen their squads ahead of the decisive second half of the season. From Premier League loan moves to blockbuster deals agreed for the summer, Deadline Day once again delivered urgency, surprise, and high-profile names on the move.
One of the standout confirmations came from Liverpool, who secured the future signing of highly rated Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The Reds agreed a deal worth around €60 million plus add-ons, with the French defender set to officially join the club in the summer while remaining at Rennes until the end of the current campaign.
In England, several Premier League sides turned to the loan market. West Ham United confirmed the late arrival of Axel Disasi from Chelsea on a season-long loan, while Everton bolstered their attacking options with the temporary signing of Tyrique George, also from Chelsea. Meanwhile, Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips completed a loan switch to Sheffield United, seeking regular minutes in the Championship.
Crystal Palace were among the busiest clubs of the window, smashing their transfer record to sign Jørgen Strand Larsen from Wolves for a reported £48 million. The Eagles also explored a move for Dwight McNeil, though the Everton winger ultimately remained at Goodison Park after the deal failed to beat the deadline.
Elsewhere in Europe, Atlético Madrid completed a major signing by landing Ademola Lookman from Atalanta in a deal worth €35 million plus add-ons, strengthening Diego Simeone’s attacking options. In Italy, Roma brought in Bryan Zaragoza on loan from Bayern Munich, while Napoli secured Alisson Santos from Sporting CP on a paid loan with an option to buy.
The Saudi Pro League also made headlines once again, with Karim Benzema set to swap Al Ittihad for rivals Al Hilal, reuniting with manager Simone Inzaghi after terminating his contract. The move underlined the continued financial power and ambition of Saudi clubs in the global transfer market.
As ever, not all deals were completed in time. Several clubs submitted deal sheets before the deadline and await formal confirmation, while others were forced to abandon late negotiations due to time constraints or medical complications.
With the window now closed, attention turns back to the pitch, where these Deadline Day additions could prove decisive in league battles, relegation scraps, and European qualification races across the continent.
