Premier League Winter Window 2026: 8 Clubs £0 Spend in January 2026

Premier League Winter Window 2026: 8 Clubs £0 Spend in January 2026 





January 2026 Premier League Transfer Window OverviewTotal league spend on permanent signings

≈ £404.1m – £405mCollective net spend

≈ £131m (after ~£273.1m recouped from player sales)Biggest spender

Manchester City – £84mMost expensive single transfer

Antoine Semenyo (from Bournemouth to Manchester City) – £64mClubs with £0 Spent on Permanent SigningsExactly 8 Premier League clubs made no permanent incoming transfers during the window. Many focused on loans, recalls, academy additions, or future summer deals due to financial caution, PSR considerations, and strategic planning.


considerations, and strategic planning.
Club
Spend
Key Notes / Activity
Arsenal
£0
Signed teenager Evan Mooney for the academy only
Burnley
£0
Focused on loan deals rather than permanent fees
Chelsea
£0
Relied on loan recalls and summer target planning
Everton
£0
Limited activity to loan signings for squad depth
Leeds United
£0
Financial restraints restricted winter spending
Liverpool
£0
Secured future deal for Jeremy Jacquet (£55m–£60m) – joins in July
Manchester United
£0
No spending approved by ownership; only minor outgoing loans
Newcastle United
£0
No fees paid for any new arrivals

General Window Context

  • Described as cautious and circumspect overall
  • Many clubs prioritised loan activity, free agents, youth integration, or summer preparation over mid-season permanent investment
  • Highest spending came from Manchester City and a few others (e.g. Crystal Palace reportedly spent ~£83m on Jørgen Strand Larsen and Brennan Johnson)
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