Premier League Winter Transfer Window: Low Spending and Last-Minute Potential

The winter transfer window in the Premier League has seen relatively low spending so far, with teams only shelling out £50m compared to the £780m spent during the same period last year. However, as the deadline day approaches, there is still potential for some last-minute deals to be made.

Arsenal

Despite Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressing the need for squad reinforcements, it seems unlikely that the club will make any signings before the window closes. Rumors of interest in right-back Cedric Soares from Galatasaray have been dismissed, and the only notable move has been the loan of youngster Lino Sousa to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa has been active in the transfer market, securing the signing of winger Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough for an initial fee of £8m. They are also expected to complete the acquisition of goalkeeper Joe Gauci from Adelaide United. Additionally, they have loaned out Lino Sousa to Plymouth Argyle.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth has agreed to loan striker Enes Unal from Getafe, with an obligation to buy for £14m. In return, Bournemouth's Kieffer Moore will join Ipswich on loan. There have been rumors of Tottenham's interest in striker Dominic Solanke, but Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has stated that he does not expect Solanke to leave.

Brentford

Brentford's pursuit of Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge seems to have hit a snag, with the player now expected to join the club in the summer. The club is in no rush to complete the deal before the deadline. Tottenham and Chelsea, who were also interested in Nusa, have not made any further moves.

Brighton

Brighton has agreed to let midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud join Stuttgart on loan, with an option to buy for £9m. The deal is subject to the German transfer window closing at 5pm.

Burnley

Burnley has undergone a defensive overhaul, signing centre-back Maxime Esteve from Montpellier for a fee of around £12m. They have also agreed to a loan deal for right-back Lorenz Assignon from Rennes. Additionally, right-back Connor Roberts is undergoing a medical at Leeds after a loan deal was agreed.

Chelsea

Chelsea is expected to offload more players than they bring in on deadline day. Talks are ongoing for Armando Broja to join Fulham, but there is a significant gap in valuation. Strasbourg, a sister club of Chelsea, is also interested in taking Andrey Santos on loan. As for incoming transfers, Jhon Duran and Callum Wilson have been linked with the club, but no deals have been finalized.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is set to announce the signing of Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton for £22m. They are also considering a move for Bournemouth goalkeeper Ionut Radu. Several clubs, including QPR, Coventry, and Belgian club Molenbeek, are interested in loaning Palace youngster Malcolm Ebiowei.

Everton

Everton is open to bringing in a central midfielder but is limited by financial constraints. Their main focus this window has been retaining their current squad.

Fulham

Fulham has approached Chelsea for a deal involving Armando Broja, but a valuation gap remains. There is also interest in Carlos Vinicius from Augsburg and Real Betis. Rodrigo Muniz has attracted attention throughout the window, but he is keen to stay and fight for his place in the team.

Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he will leave the club at the end of the season has created uncertainty regarding the team's future. The club's recruitment staff continues to assess potential targets for the summer.

Luton

Luton is actively looking for additions to improve their chances of staying in the Premier League but has not made any significant progress in the market.

Manchester City

Manchester City's business in the transfer window is considered complete, with no expected signings to replace Kalvin Phillips, who joined West Ham.

Manchester United

Manchester United has loaned out Facundo Pellistri to Granada and has seen several other players leave the club. They are also finalizing a permanent transfer for Isak Hansen-Aaroen to Werder Bremen.

Newcastle

Newcastle's financial constraints have limited their ability to make any moves in the transfer window. They have been unable to sell Miguel Almiron or part ways with Kieran Trippier or Callum Wilson. As a result, they are unlikely to secure central midfield cover.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest is expected to be the busiest club on deadline day, with several potential incomings and outgoings. They have already signed Giovanni Reyna and Rodrigo Ribeiro on loan, and are in talks to sign goalkeeper Matz Sels from Strasbourg. Orel Mangala is set to join Lyon on loan.

Sheffield United

Sheffield United is close to securing a loan deal for Everton's Mason Holgate. They have also shown interest in Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest and Ben Godfrey from Everton.

Tottenham

Tottenham remains interested in signing Lucas Bergvall from Sweden and has been linked with a move for Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth. However, it is unlikely that any deals will be completed on deadline day. They have also received a loan offer for Alejo Veliz from Sevilla.

West Ham

West Ham is looking to make changes in their forward positions. They are waiting for Said Benrahma to make a final decision on joining Lyon, and Real Betis needs to improve their offer for Pablo Fornals. West Ham is also interested in Ibrahim Osman and Jota.

Wolves

Wolves are still interested in signing Armando Broja from Chelsea, but the conditions set by Chelsea make a deal unlikely at this point. Their potential deal for Yuri Alberto from Corinthians has not progressed. They have recently signed Noha Lemina from Paris Saint-Germain.

As the winter transfer window comes to a close, it will be interesting to see if any last-minute deals materialize. Stay tuned for the latest updates on Sky Sports' digital platforms and Transfer Talk podcast.