The January transfer window has now closed and Chelsea's business was dominated by outgoings.

Chelsea’s transfer activity is gathering pace as deadline day approaches, with developments emerging across senior recruitment, defensive reshuffles, and potential loan moves. The Blues appear to be weighing up major investment at the top end of the squad while also fine-tuning their approach to developing and distributing young talent.

Arsenal are “actively looking” for a new signing, Mikel Arteta confirmed following Mikel Merino’s injury, and are said to have held shock talks over Newcastle star Sandro Tonali and explored a move for Leon Goretzka.

Chelsea are reportedly in line for a major boost to their position with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulations after agreeing to sell one of their academy prospects to a Championship club.

Chelsea have confirmed that young midfielder Frankie Runham will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Championship side Ipswich Town, as the club

Farewell

It’s Hammer Time!

With no official blueprint of what good looks like, there’s a mix of strategies implemented in the January market. But distinct patterns suggest there’s a number of desired outcomes that extend beyond simply winning.

Arsenal are about to complete a signing on transfer deadline day, but it’s not for their first team. The Gunners have been on the lookout for a senior midfielder all day following the potentially season-ending injury to Mikel Merino.