EPL: Deadline Day Frenzy as Premier League Clubs Seal Late January Deals

A wave of late loan moves, recalls and cut-price signings swept across the Premier League on transfer deadline day, as top-flight clubs made final adjustments to their squads ahead of the decisive second half of the 2025/26 season.

According to Sky Sports, activity peaked in the final hours of the January window, with Premier League and EFL sides prioritising short-term reinforcements, youth development and financial prudence amid tight spending conditions.

Wolverhampton Wanderers were among the busiest clubs. The Midlands side bolstered their midfield by securing Angel Gomes on loan from Marseille, while also completing a permanent deal for striker Adam Armstrong from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.

However, Wolves also sanctioned one of the window’s biggest exits, with Jørgen Strand Larsen joining Crystal Palace in a £48 million deal, a move expected to significantly reshape Palace’s attacking options.

Everton turned to Chelsea’s academy for inspiration, bringing in Tyrique George on loan as Sean Dyche looks to inject pace and creativity into his wide areas for the relegation battle run-in.

Nottingham Forest strengthened defensively with the signing of Luca Netz from Borussia Mönchengladbach for £2 million, a low-risk deal aimed at adding depth at left-back.

In the north-east, Sunderland made a major statement of intent in the Championship by completing the signing of Nilson Angulo from Anderlecht for £17.5 million, making him one of the most expensive players in the club’s history as they push for promotion.

Tottenham Hotspur continued their youth-focused strategy, snapping up James Wilson from Hearts on loan, while Arsenal quietly added to their development ranks with the signing of Evan Mooney from St Mirren in an undisclosed deal.

Several clubs also opted to recall players from overseas loans. Brighton brought Matt O’Riley back from Marseille, Manchester City recalled highly rated Sverre Nypan from Middlesbrough, and Liverpool terminated James McConnell’s loan spell at Ajax, all moves suggesting plans for increased involvement during the season run-in.

Elsewhere, West Ham United secured defender Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea, adding experience to their back line as they juggle domestic and European commitments.

With the January window now closed, attention shifts to the pitch, where these late deals could prove decisive in title races, survival battles, and promotion pushes across English football.