With the Premier League at the halfway point, January brings with it the chance for reinforcements. Whether a team is challenging for European football or the opportunity to stay in the division, a few extra bodies could be crucial in pulling a group towards their respective objectives.
Some clubs will be busier than others, while some will boast huge budgets in comparison to their rivals, but every manager will be on the lookout for that one exciting purchase that can help to take his group to the next level.
Here’s all that you need to know about the done deals and rumours during the January transfer window in the Premier League:
Arsenal
In: None
Out: Emiliano Martinez (loan, Reading)
Rumours
- Denis Suarez (loan, Barcelona)
- Pablo Fornals (transfer, Villarreal)
- Ivan Perisic (transfer, Inter Milan)
- Aaron Ramsey has agreed a deal worth £36m with Juventus, but will stay with Arsenal until the end of his contract in the summer
- Arsenal are linked with making a summer move for Milan midfielder Franck Kessie (TuttoMercato)
- Former Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco has been offered to Arsenal after one season in China
- PSG youngster Christopher Nkunku is a reported loan target
Read more: Arsenal transfer targets: 5 signings Unai Emery could make in January
Bournemouth
In: Nathaniel Clyne (loan, Liverpool), Dominic Solanke (£17m, Liverpool), Chris Mepham (£12m, Brentford)
Out: Jermain Defoe (loan, Rangers), Aaron Ramsdale (loan, AFC Wimbledon), Alex Dobre (loan, Yeovil Town), Tyrell Hamilton (loan, Salisbury), Matt Worthington (free transfer, Yeovil Town), Marc Pugh (loan, Hull), Jordan Holmes (loan, St Mirren), Charlie Seaman (loan, Dundee United)
Rumours
- Star striker Callum Wilson could be of interest to a number of top clubs
- Nathan Ake could become a target for big clubs after Bournemouth’s recent move for Chris Mepham, but is unlikely to move until the summer
Brighton
In: Alexis Mac Allister (£6.9m, Argentinos Juniors)
Out: Oliver Norwood (transfer, Sheffield United), Ben Barclay (loan, Notts County), George Cox (loan, Northampton), Ben White (loan, Peterborough), Josh Kerr (loan, Derry City), Jordan Maguire-Drew (loan, Leyton Orient), Markus Suttner (loan, Fortuna Dusseldorf), Anders Dreyer (loan, St Mirren), Billy Arce (loan, CS Emelec), Alexis Mac Allister (loan, Argentinos Juniors), Mathias Normann (transfer, FC Rostov), Ezequiel Schelotto (loan, Chievo)
Rumours
- Key midfield man Pascal Gross has been linked with Liverpool in recent weeks
- Chris Hughton has admitted that he doesn’t see Brighton doing much in January after a busy summer
Burnley
In: None
Out: Jimmy Dunne (loan, Sunderland), Ali Koiki (loan, Swindon), Ntumba Massanka (loan, RWD Molenbeek), George McMahon (loan, Ashton United)
Rumours
- Jay Rodriguez (transfer, West Brom)
- Burnley striker Sam Vokes is of interest to Championship outfit Stoke City, after the Daily Mail suggested the Welshman could be for sale for the right price
- Before permitting Vokes to leave the club, Burnley would like to sign a replacement in Birmingham striker Che Adams (Mirror)
Cardiff City
In: Oumar Niasse (loan, Everton), Emiliano Sala (transfer, Nantes)
Out: Paul McKay (loan, Morecambe), Lee Tomlin (loan, Peterborough), Gary Madine (loan, Sheffield United), Anthony Pilkington (released), Omar Bogle (loan, Portsmouth)
Rumours
- Nice midfielder Adrien Tameze is another potential reinforcement
- Slavia Prague defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui is reportedly of interest to Cardiff and several other English clubs
- Monaco full back Almamy Toure is another name that has been mentioned in the same breath as Cardiff, as well as Toulouse defender Kelvin Amian (L’Equipe)
- Athletic Bilbao central defender Unai Nunez is a reported loan target for the Bluebirds (AS)
Chelsea
In: Christian Pulisic (£58m, Borussia Dortmund), Gonzalo Higuain (loan, Juventus)
Out: Christian Pulisic (loan, Borussia Dortmund), Lewis Baker (loan, Reading), Kasey Palmer (loan, Bristol City), Josh Grant (loan, Yeovil Town), Cesc Fabregas (transfer, Monaco), Karlo Ziger (loan, Sutton United), Victor Moses (loan, Fenerbahce), Matt Miazga (loan, Reading), Alvaro Morata (loan, Atletico Madrid)
Rumours
- Youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is heavily linked with a permanent switch to Bayern Munich, but Chelsea are said to have rejected his transfer request
- The door is open for Gary Cahill to find first-team football with Fulham, with Crystal Palace also linked
- Cagliari midfielder Nico Barella is another name linked with Chelsea, as Sarri looks to add further personnel
- Chelsea are battling Man United for Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen (The Express)
- Maurizio Sarri has told the press that he is hoping for a potential second January signing to arrive
- Lazio are interested in taking forgotten man Davide Zappacosta off Chelsea’s hands, but the Italian won’t move for less than the club’s asking price
Read more: Chelsea transfer targets: 8 signings Maurizio Sarri could make in January
Crystal Palace
In: Lucas Perri (loan, Sao Paulo), Bakary Sako (free transfer, West Brom)
Out: Jordon Mutch (released), Jonny Williams (transfer, Charlton), Jason Puncheon (loan, Huddersfield), Alexander Sorloth (loan, Gent), Nya Kirby (loan, Blackpool), Oliver Webber (loan, Greenwich Borough), Joseph Hungbo (loan, Margate), Sullay Kaikai (transfer, NAC Breda)
Rumours
- Roy Hodgson has moved to deny claims that Borussia Dortmund are interested in star forward Wilfried Zaha
- Chelsea defender Gary Cahill could be a potential loan target for Palace on a deal that would stretch until the summer
- Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez is reportedly of interest to the Eagles (AS)
- Palace are linked with a potential double loan swoop for Everton players Yannick Bolasie and James McCarthy
Everton
In: None
Out: Kieran Dowell (loan, Sheffield United), Mason Holgate (loan, West Bromwich Albion), Shayne Lavery (loan, Falkirk), Oumar Niasse (loan, Cardiff)
Rumours
- Everton will likely be keen to get a permanent deal struck for on-loan Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
- Barça winger Malcom hasn’t had enough minutes at Camp Nou and could be given an exit door to Goodison Park
- Everton may be open to allowing Cenk Tosun to leave the club on a temporary basis after an inconsistent start to life at Goodison Park
- Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka is reportedly of interest to the Toffees
- Yannick Bolasie will likely leave Goodison Park after coming back from his loan deal at Championship club Aston Villa prematurely
Fulham
In: Ryan Babel (transfer, Besiktas)
Out: Cauley Woodrow (transfer, Barnsley)
Rumours
- Experienced Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is not getting minutes under Maurizio Sarri, which could pave the way for a loan deal
- Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald is linked with a potential switch to Rangers
- Juventus-owned Marko Pjaca could leave loan club Fiorentina to make a switch to either Fulham or Milan (Calciomercato)
- Various outlets have linked Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia with the Cottagers this week
- Midfielder Stefan Johansen could be allowed to leave the club for the right price
- Benfica attacker Andre Almeida has been linked with a permanent switch to Craven Cottage in his native Portugal (O Jogo)
- La Liga club Valencia are reportedly interested in Fulham teenager Tyrese Francois (Sky Sports)
Huddersfield
In: Jaden Brown (free transfer, Tottenham), Jason Puncheon (loan, Crystal Palace)
Out: Rajiv Van la Parra (loan, Middlesbrough), Ramadan Sobhi (loan, Al Ahly), Collin Quaner (loan, Ipswich), Ryan Schofield (loan, Notts County), Jaden Brown (loan, Exeter)
Rumours
- As Huddersfield look for more goals, in-form Brentford striker Neal Maupay could be of interest (The Sun)
- The Terriers are being linked with a potential loan move for Everton striker Cenk Tosun
- Huddersfield are being heavily linked with Charlton striker Karlan Grant
- Florent Hadergjonaj is reportedly of interest to Serie A club Lazio (Corriere dello Sport)
Leicester
In: Harvey Barnes (recalled from loan)
Out: Callum Elder (loan, Ipswich Town), Vicente Iborra (transfer, Villarreal), Fousseni Diabate (loan, Sivasspor), Yohan Benalouane (transfer, Nottingham Forest)
Rumours
- Adrien Silva is linked with making an unceremonious return to former employers Sporting
- Andy King could make a switch to Championship outfit Derby County
- Leicester are linked with a permanent deal for Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans, who has had a tough season at the French club and reportedly doesn’t see eye to eye with Leonardo Jardim
- Southampton striker Charlie Austin is another name in the mix as Leicester look to strengthen in attack
Liverpool
In: None
Out: Dominic Solanke (transfer, Bournemouth), Nathanial Clyne (loan, Bournemouth), Ovie Ejaria (loan, Reading), Kamil Grabara (loan, AGF Aarhus)
Rumours
- Timo Werner (transfer, RB Leipzig)
- Luka Jovic (transfer, Eintracht Frankfurt)
- Daniel Sturridge is in the last six months of his contract, which could see Liverpool move to cash in on the England international before he can depart for free
- Liverpool are interested in wonderkid midfielder Abdulkadir Omur from Trabzonspor (Daily Mirror)
- Jurgen Klopp has suggested signings won’t be made to replace Solanke and Clyne, to prevent young players from being denied first-team opportunities
Read more: Liverpool transfer targets: 5 possible January window recruits reviewed
Manchester City
In: Zack Steffen (transfer, Columbus Crew)
Out: Anthony Caceres (loan, Sydney FC), Brahim Diaz (transfer, Real Madrid), Luke Bolton (loan, Wycombe), Ed Francis (transfer, Wolves)
Rumours
- Colombia international Juan Fernando Quintero told Radio Continental that his agent has had a meeting with Man City
- Gremio talent Everton Soares has been linked with Man City, but is happy to remain at the Brazilian club
- Pep Guardiola has said that Man City need to be quicker and faster in the transfer market
Read more: Man City transfer targets: 5 signings Guardiola could make in January
Manchester United
In: None
Out: Ethan Hamilton (loan, Rochdale), Regan Poole (loan, Newport)
Rumours
- Eder Militao (transfer, Porto)
- United will likely be more open to letting dead wood leave than bringing in new personnel before a permanent manager is appointed
- Andreas Pereira is likely to stall on renewing his deal at the club and could leave for free in the summer (The Sun)
- Kalidou Koulibaly and Milan Skriniar are Man United’s two big long-term targets at centre back (The Independent)
- Ander Herrera recently refused to talk about his contract situation at the club, which expires in the summer
- Man United and Chelsea are battling for Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen (The Express)
- Marouane Fellaini could be set to leave the club this month, with China a possible destination
Read more: Manchester United transfer targets: 5 signings Solskjaer could make in January
Newcastle
In: None
Out: Liam Gibson (loan, Accrington Stanley), Elias Sorensen (loan, Blackpool), Jamie Sterry (loan, Crewe Alexandra)
Rumours
- Miguel Almiron (transfer, Atlanta United)
- Marseille’s Clinton N’Jie could be of interest to Newcastle on a loan deal (Daily Mail)
- Lazio full back Jordan Lukaku failed a medical ahead of a potential loan switch
- Newcastle are one of three Premier League clubs chasing Slavia Prague defender Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui (Calciomercato)
- Monaco full back Antonio Barreca was not involved in league action for his parent club recently, and is linked with a loan move
- Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris is another name mentioned alongside Newcastle, as the club try to get some bodies in the door
- Joselu could be moved on this month to fund other transfer deals
Southampton
In: None
Out: Steven Davis (loan, Rangers), Manolo Gabbiadini (transfer, Sampdoria), Cedric Soares (loan, Inter Milan), Wesley Hoedt (loan, Celta Vigo), Ryan Seager (free, Yeovil Town)
Rumours
- Southampton will likely have to sell in order to buy
- Charlie Austin is being linked with a potential move to second-tier Stoke City
- After the departure of Cedric, Rangers right back James Tavernier has been linked with the Saints
- Southampton are reportedly in competition with Burnley for the signature of Birmingham striker Che Adams
Read more: Southampton transfer window: Hasenhuttl’s priorities, preferences and problem areas
Tottenham
In: None
Out: Jaden Brown (transfer, Huddersfield), Mousa Dembele (transfer, Guangzhou R&F)
Rumours:
- Jarrod Bowen (transfer, Hull City)
- Spurs see Georges-Kevin N’Koudou as expendable and could let the Frenchman depart on loan this month
- Toby Alderweireld could be busy this month, after Spurs’ decision to trigger a one-year extension in his contract painted a picture of a difficult negotiation process
- The Express have linked Christian Eriksen with both Chelsea and Man United, with the Dane yet to sign a new deal
- Vincent Janssen is linked with a move away from the club after Pochettino admitted the Dutchman is not part of his plans
Watford
In: Adam Parkes (transfer, Southampton)
Out: Stefano Okaka (loan, Udinese), Williams Velasquez (loan, JEF United Chiba), Jorge Segura (loan, Atlas), Younes Kaboul (released), Marvin Zeegelaar (loan, Udinese), Dion Pereira (transfer, Atlanta United), Randell Williams (free transfer, Exeter)
Rumours
- Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure was reportedly a target for Paris Saint-Germain, but PSG have signed Leandro Paredes recently
- The Hornets, along with Cardiff, are linked with Nice midfielder Adrien Tameze
- Turkish outlet Aspor report that Watford are in for Galatasaray defender Ozan Kabak, but manager Fatih Terim has suggested the player will not be moving
- Javi Gracia has suggested that his club will make do with what they have in an already sizeable squad this season
West Ham
In: Samir Nasri (free transfer)
Out: Vashon Neufville (loan, Newport County), Moses Makasi (loan, Stevenage), Joe Powell (loan, Northampton), Toni Martinez (loan, CD Lugo), Sead Haksabanovic (loan, IFK Norrkoping)
Rumours
- West Ham are rumoured to be unwilling to sell Javier Hernandez to Valencia
- Everton midfielder James McCarthy is fit after a long-term injury absence and could be of interest for a loan move (Daily Mail)
- Denis Suarez (transfer, Barcelona)
- Reece Oxford is being linked with a move away from the Hammers, potentially to Arsenal (Daily Mirror)
- Marko Arnautovic has signed a new deal with the club after speculation surrounding the Austrian moving to China
- Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez is still being linked with a move to West Ham, who would need to activate his 50-million-euro release clause
Wolves
In: David Wang (transfer, Jumilla B), Ed Francis (transfer, Manchester City)
Out: David Wang (loan, Sporting B), Benik Afobe (transfer, Stoke), Kortney Hause (loan, Aston Villa), Bright Enobakhare (loan, Coventry), Jordan Graham (loan, Oxford United), Ethan Ebanks-Landell (loan, Rochdale), Harry Burgoyne (loan, Falkirk), Danny Batth (£3m, Stoke City)
Rumours
- Spanish sports publication AS is reporting that Atletico Madrid loanee Jonny Otto may make his move to Molineux permanent for a fee in the region of £18 million
- Forgotten man Leo Bonatini is being linked with a move away before the window slams shut
- Wolves are being linked with a very ambitious loan move for Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, but are still said to be interested in out-of-favour Liverpool forward Divock Origi on loan
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