The winter transfer window opened on 1 January 2026 for Premier League, EFL, and Women's Super League clubs. The deadline day for top-flight English clubs is Monday, 2 February, closing at 19:00 GMT. The WSL window shuts a day later on Tuesday, 3 February. This period allows squads to strengthen for the second half of the season.

High-profile moves are already making headlines. Manchester City secured a £65m deal for Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth, a major statement of intent. West Ham signed Pablo Felipe and Brennan Johnson made a switch to Crystal Palace for £35m. These early moves signal aggressive tactics from clubs aiming to secure European spots or avoid relegation battles.

Activity extends well beyond the English top flight. International deals include Wout Faes moving from Leicester to Monaco on loan. Several loan moves are shaping the lower leagues, such as Harrison Ashby joining Bradford from Newcastle. The market remains active as clubs finalize squads before the fast-approaching deadline.