Ricardo Pepi
January 2026
Fulham have reportedly submitted a new $38 million bid for Pepi after a previous $35 million offer was rejected, with PSV still indicating they want to keep the striker despite Pepi recently suffering an arm injury. Pepi has been tracked by Premier League clubs for some time. A prior $20.7 million bid last season collapsed after a knee injury ended hopes of a January 2025 move. PSV have so far resisted selling.
Elliot Anderson
January 2026
United reportedly think Anderson leans toward a move to City, with both clubs and Chelsea tracking the Forest midfielder, while Forest expect him to stay through January. United are planning a midfield rebuild with a shortlist including Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba. City are also expected to recruit centrally given Rodri’s ongoing fitness concerns after a serious knee injury and limited league starts.
Wrexham
January 2026
Wrexham are being urged to invest again after a big summer spend, with a view that this season’s Championship landscape offers a rare chance to push into the play-off picture. The argument is that traditional promotion contenders and relegated sides are underperforming, Wrexham are close to sixth, and additional January recruitment could convert their position into a serious promotion run.
Julian Alvarez
January 2026
Arsenal have reportedly made informal enquiries about signing Alvarez, less than a year after a major striker spend, with Berta using Atletico relationships to gauge feasibility. The report frames the move as expensive due to Alvarez’s long contract and huge release clause, with Atletico expected to demand a fee above €100m, while Barcelona interest and financial constraints could shape the race.
Arne Slot
January 2026
Slot said he expects no major January arrivals, with Liverpool only moving if a clear market opportunity appears, despite depth concerns and a Champions League qualification push. Slot referenced a major summer spend and acknowledged the impact of long-term absences, including Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, and Giovanni Leoni, but said the squad can still compete if fitness stabilises.
Souza
January 2026
Spurs announced the signing of Brazilian left-back Souza, 19, on a long-term contract as Thomas Frank looks to strengthen a thin squad amid poor league form. Souza arrives with first-team experience at Santos and joins as Frank’s second January addition after Conor Gallagher. Both player and coach framed the move as immediate depth plus long-term development.
Yisa Alao
January 2026
Chelsea are reportedly close to signing 17-year-old Sheffield Wednesday defender Yisa Alao, beating Manchester United to the deal with a package that could exceed £1m including add-ons. The structure is said to be about £500k upfront with performance-related bonuses. The move fits Chelsea’s youth-heavy recruitment model and gives Rosenior an early market win against a direct Premier League rival.
Jean-Philippe Mateta
January 2026
Mateta has reportedly informed Palace he wants to leave, believing the club no longer matches his ambitions. He is unhappy that recruitment assurances and proposed contract terms were not met, and he wants regular European football. Reports say he wanted to go last summer and stalled in late-2025 contract talks hardened his stance. Juventus proposed a loan with conditional purchase, Palace rejected it and set a higher valuation, while Villa and Chelsea have also contacted his camp.
Dele Alli
January 2026
Dele reportedly has four offers from La Liga clubs as he looks for a restart after a short Como spell ended and his game time has been near zero for almost three years. Injuries derailed his Everton return and he left in 2024, joined Como late in 2024, then saw his lone appearance end in a red card before his deal was terminated, leaving him to rebuild fitness independently and pick a Spanish landing spot.
