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Premier League Clubs Finalize Transfers as January Window Nears Close

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Premier League Transfer Window Nears Closure: Key Deals, Rumors, and Deadline Day Scramble

The January football transfer window is nearing its closure, set for 6am AEDT on Tuesday, February 3, with a two-hour grace period for deals lodged before the deadline. Many English Premier League clubs are still working to finalize important player moves in a frantic race against time.

English Premier League clubs are in a frantic race against time to finalize important player moves as the January transfer window draws to a close.

Major Premier League Signings & Activities

Liverpool Secures Future Talent Amid Defensive Woes

Liverpool has reportedly secured Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee potentially reaching $118 million, fending off competition from Chelsea. Despite the significant investment, the 20-year-old Jacquet is not expected to join Anfield until the end of the season. This comes despite Liverpool's current need for defensive reinforcements due to injuries to Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni, leaving Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate as their primary options. Jacquet, who has made 31 appearances for Rennes, sees an initial payment of £55 million with an additional £5 million in add-ons.

Manchester City and West Ham Make Significant Moves

Manchester City has been active, acquiring Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth for $126 million and Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for $39 million. Meanwhile, Arsenal, the current league leaders, have not made any new signings in this window.

West Ham has been particularly busy, spending $43 million on Brazilian striker Pablo Felipe and $49.5 million on Taty Castellanos from Lazio, in a clear effort to avoid relegation. The Hammers also signed Adama Traore from Fulham for an undisclosed fee and sold Lucas Paqueta to Flamengo for $72 million, while James Ward-Prowse was loaned to Burnley.

Key Pending Deals and Deadline Day Rumors

The final hours of the window are expected to be bustling with several high-profile moves still on the table:

  • Wolves, currently last in the league, have reportedly agreed to a $94 million offer from Crystal Palace for Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. This potential move is anticipated to facilitate Jean-Philippe Mateta's departure from Palace.
  • Mateta himself is a hot commodity, linked with AC Milan and Juventus, as well as Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. Palace is reportedly seeking around $79 million for his services.
  • Liverpool's Andy Robertson was previously linked with Tottenham, but that move did not materialize.
  • Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee, who has not played under interim manager Michael Carrick, is attracting interest from Italian giants Napoli and Roma.
  • Fulham is actively pursuing USA international Ricardo Pepi from PSV Eindhoven, having lodged an offer of $55 million. PSV, however, is reportedly seeking at least $59 million.
  • Arsenal is exploring the loan market, a strategy driven by midfielder Mikel Merino's suspected foot injury.
  • Tottenham's manager, Thomas Frank, has indicated the club is still seeking Deadline Day signings, hinting at further activity from the North London club.

Other Notable Completed Transfers & Club Activities

  • Tottenham has already bolstered their squad, signing midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid for $67 million and defender Souza from Santos for $24 million. They also made a sale, with winger Oscar Bobb moving to Fulham for $53 million.
  • Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea have primarily focused on recalling loan players to address squad needs.
  • Aston Villa has been active in strengthening their ranks, acquiring former Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham from Besiktas for $36 million, bringing in Brazilian winger Alysson for $20 million, and securing Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus.
  • Arsenal completed one notable outgoing deal, selling Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax.

Australian Talent Abroad

In Australian football news, 21-year-old Mohamed Toure has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with Championship side Norwich City from Randers, reportedly for around $5 million. Premier League moves for other Australian players appear unlikely in this window.