Open Extended Reactions
The transfer window opened on New Year's Day, triggering a monthlong scramble to make any final personnel moves that will cover the rest of the Premier League season. For clubs vying for a top spot, it's a chance to reinforce in the push for a trophy -- or multiple. For teams looking to escape relegation, it's an opportunity to bring in reinforcements to finish the job.
But it's not just about the movement of players between clubs. Now is the time for clubs to worry about stars approaching the end of their contracts -- whether hitting free agency in summer 2026 or 2027 -- and extend them on new terms before they are persuaded to join elsewhere.