↔ January transfer window 2022- When does it open? Who could be on the move?

[Jay]

There’s no doubt that the summer transfer window had arguably been one of the most memorable windows in recent years, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo sealing moves, whilst Jack Grealish becoming the Premier League’s record signing when he joined Manchester City, Romelu Lukaku’s £97.5m switch to Chelsea and Manchester United’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho.

All eyes now set on when the January market opens. The deals that did not happen in the summer transfer window could be revisited in January.

Who does your club need to bolster their team, to battle for the Europa League Spot, the top 4 or to Challenge for the title?

Feel free to share key transfers expected in January 2022, Incoming and Outgoings among the top 5 leagues in Europe.

[Jay]

When does the January transfer window open?

Premier League transfer deadline

The transfer market will reopen on Saturday, Jan. 1 and close at 11 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 31.

The deadline is the same for Championship clubs, should they be looking to bring players in on loan from the Premier League.

La Liga transfer deadline

In Spain, the transfer market will swing back into action on Monday, Jan. 3.

The window will close at midnight local time (11 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. ET) on Monday, Jan. 31.

Serie A transfer deadline

Serie A clubs will be able to start making transfers as of Monday, Jan. 3.

The January window will close at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET on Jan. 31.

Bundesliga transfer deadline

German clubs have set their transfer window at 5 p.m. GMT / midday ET on Monday, Jan. 31.

The window opens on Jan .1.

Ligue 1 transfer deadline

Ligue 1 will close its window on Monday, Jan. 31 at 11 p.m. GMT / 6 p.m. ET.

Clubs can start doing business on Jan. 1.

Other deadlines

A few top leagues will still be able to buy players after Jan. 31. The deadlines are:

Feb. 1: Mexico
Feb. 2: Portugal
Feb. 8: Turkey
Feb. 10: Australia
Feb. 22: Russia (window opens Jan. 26)
Feb. 28: China

[Samuel]

Newcastle’s purchase by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund has led to many rumours. They hope to make a lot of transfers in January. One of the names on the table is Philippe Coutinho, a player liked at Barcelona who would be willing to negotiate an exit. Barcelona do know that he has been in contact with the Saudis last summer but nothing was sealed.

[Samuel]

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has reportedly emerged as Real Madrid’s priority target for next summer as Los Blancos look to bolster their defensive options.

[Samuel]

Manchester United are said to be planning a winter clearout, with up to seven first team squad members to be sold in the January window.

[Goodness]

Players available to sign pre-contract agreements in January:

Paul Pogba
Franck Kessié
Paulo Dybala
Ousmane Dembélé
Lorenzo Insigne
Marcelo Brozović
Lorenzo Pellegrini
Niklas Süle

Any takers?

[Samuel]

Juventus are reportedly willing to let Aaron Ramsey leave the club for free in the January transfer window.

[Samuel]

Arsenal will reportedly consider using Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in a deal for Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri in January.

[Sholadoye]

Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a shock January move to bring Edinson Cavani to the Bernabeu from Manchester United.
Carlo Ancelotti is on the search for firepower and Cavani fits the bill for the Spanish giants given his availability after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford.

[Samuel]

Manchester United want to have a final decision on Paul Pogba’s future at Old Trafford made by Christmas.

[Samuel]

AC Milan’s all-action central midfielder Franck Kessie has emerged as a potential top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United.

[Samuel]

Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City star Raheem Sterling in the January transfer window and will have money to spend when it opens, according to reports in Spain.

[Goodness]

Paulo Dybala is set to sign a new contract until 2025 with Juventus.

Details to be finalised and it will be made official in the coming weeks.

(Source: @MatteMoretto)

[Samuel]

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero is signing for Italian side Venezia until the end of the season.

[Samuel]

Newcastle have reportedly joined the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi.

[Samuel]

Juventus are eager to re-sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer.

[Samuel]

A recent report has credited new-money Newcastle United with an interest in Manchester United’s Anthony Martial.

[Samuel]

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard could spark a January transfer tussle with the Red Devils prepared to accept offers in the region of £15m if he doesn’t sign a new contract.

[Samuel]

Manchester City will step up their pursuit of Erling Haaland with the club set for talks with his agent Mino Raiola in January over a move to the Premier League next summer.

[Samuel]

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has reportedly emerged as Real Madrid’s top transfer target for the January window.