Mercato: The 10 biggest winter transfers

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·3 Februari 2026

Mercato: The 10 biggest winter transfers

Mercato: Transfers that defined the winter window

Mercato: The 10 biggest winter transfers

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The winter transfer window of the 2025-2026 season slammed shut after several weeks of intense activity. With massive investments, bold sporting gambles, and unexpected moves, this January window has established itself as one of the most eventful in recent years across Europe’s top five leagues.

Here is the list of the biggest winter transfers, with fees converted to euros (approximate):

Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City): €72m
Jérémy Jacquet (Liverpool): €70m
Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace): €50m
Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo): €43m
Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace): €41m
Conor Gallagher (Tottenham): €40m
Ademola Lookman (Atlético de Madrid): €35m
Lorenzo Lucca (Napoli): €35m
Oscar Bobb (Fulham): €32m
Mohamed Kader Meïté (Al Hilal): €30m

🚨🚨| The biggest January transfers across Europe’s top five leagues: 1. Antoine Semenyo (Manchester City) - £61.3m 2. Jérémy Jacquet (Liverpool) - £59.8m 3. Jørgen Strand Larsen (Crystal Palace) - £43.0m 4. Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo) - £36.6m 5. Brennan Johnson (Crystal Palace)
– Selasa, 3 Februari 2026