Transfers
Friday, 2nd January
Shaun Donnellan signed a long term contract with National League side Truro CityTuesday, 6th January
Free agent Eoghan O'Connell signed a six month contract with BarnsleyShelbourne defender Lewis Temple joined Bolton Wanderers until the summer of 2028
Wednesday, 7th January
U19 defender Luke Browne left Crystal Palace to sign for Notts County until the summer of 2028, with the option of a further 12 months at Meadow LaneThursday, 8th January
19 year old striker Ellen Dolan singed for Hearts WomenFriday, 9th January
Salford City announced the signing of Ryan GraydonSaturday, 10th January
Seven times capped winger Ronan Curtis signed for Plymouth Argyle until the summer of 2028Sunday, 11th January
After two and a half years with Doncaster Rovers(his second spell at the ecopower stadium)Ian Lawlor has signed an 18 month contract with Crewe Alexandra2025 Womens League of Ireland top scorer Kelly Brady signed for Crystal Palace until the summer of 2027
Monday, 12th January
Following the end of his loan with Boston United, Killian Barrett left Sheffield Wednesday to sign a permanent contract with Barrow AFCWednesday, 14th January
Norwich City announced the signing of U19 international Luke Chukwu, and will represent their academy sidesJack Bonham signed an 18 month contract with Bolton Wanderers
Following the activation of his release clause, Armstrong Okoflex left Botev Plovdiv to sign for fellow Bulgarian First League side Levski Sofia
Dundee United announced Neil Farrugia as their first signing of the January 2026 transfer window, joining the Terrors until the summer of 2028
Thursday, 15 January
After turning 18 recently, defender Ade Solanke left Lorient to sign for sister club AFC BournemouthAmber Barrett signed for Première Ligue side RC Strasbourg until the summer of 2028
Cathal Heffernan signed an 18 month contract with League Two side Harrogate Town
Bolton Wanderers announced the signing of goalkeeper David Harrington until the summer of 2028
Friday, 16th January
Lewis Richards signed an 18 month contract with Crawley TownSaturday, 17th January
Liverpool FC signed Denise O'Sullivan from NWSL side North Carolina Courage on what is a record deal for the RedsThursday, 22nd January
After 18 years at Bristol City, Max O'Leary signed a short term contract with West Bromwich AlbionFriday, 23rd January
Barry Coffey signed for USL Championship side Hartford AthleticEmmanuel Adegboyega signed an 18 month contract with Rotherham United
Monday, 26th January
Crawley Town anounced the signing of free agent Jutin Ferizaj until the summer of 2028Wednesday, 28th January
Former U21 international Tiernan Brooks signed a two and a half year deal with Charlton, with an optional further 12 monthsThursday, 29th January
League of Ireland Young Player of the Year Owen Elding signed a long term contract with SPL side HibernianShamrock Rovers striker Ellen Molloy agreed a deal to join Pittsburgh Riveter for the 2026 USL W season
Sunday, 1st February
Calum Kavanagh signed a two and a half year deal with League Two side Oldham AthleticMonday, 2nd February
Striker Joe Quigley signed a contract with Bristol Rovers until the summer of 2028Andrew Moran joined Preston North End until the summer of 2029, with an optional further 12 months at Deepdale
Just before the window closed, Aidomo Emakhu joined Oxford United
Sheffield United signed Chelsea academy defender Harry McGlinchey
Loans
Sunday, 4th January
Sheffield United defender Sam Curtis was one of three loan signings announced by ChesterfieldTuesday, 6th January
Eiran Cashin will spend the rest of the season on loan at Ewood ParkThursday, 8th January
U21 attacking midfielder Harry Vaughan joined Bohemians until the end of JuneTuesday, 13th January
Following the loss of Viktor Johansson to injury, Stoke City announced the loan signing of Gavin Bazunu for the rest of the 2025/26 seasonWednesday, 14th January
Will Keane signed a loan deal with Reading FC for the remainder of the seasonThursday, 15th January
Luton striker Millenic Ali joined Portsmouth until the end of the seasonRyan Delaney returned to Newport County on loan from Swindon Town
Saturday, 17th January
Grimsby Town announced that midfielder Zak Gilsenan will spend the remainder of the season on loan at National League North side Buxton FCTuesday, 20th January
Owen Mason signed a loan deal with Southend United for the rest of their campaign in the National League 2025/26 seasonWednesday, 21st January
Following the cancellation of his loan with Bochum, Michael Obafemi signed a loan deal with Blackpool for the rest of the seasonFriday, 23rd January
Manchester City defender Tara O'Hanlon joined Celtic FC's women's team on a a six month loan dealFriday, 23rd January
Bradford City defender Neill Byrne signed for Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of current campaignTuesday, 27th January
Torino's Senan Mullen cancelled his loan with Serie B side Mondova to sign a loan deal with Bohemians for the 2026 League of Ireland seasonThursday, 29th January
Livingstone midfielder Graham Carey will spend the rest of the 2025/26 season on loan at Scottish Championship side Dunfermline AthleticSunday, 1st February
Derby County's U21 midfielder Freddie Turley signed for Dunfermline Athletic on loan for the rest of the seasonSheffield Wednesday confirmed the loan signing of Tayo Adaramola until the end of the season
Monday, 2nd February
Bolton Wanderers signed long term target Johnny Kenny on loanHighly rated Southampton Academy player Romeo Akachukwu joined Colchester United on loan
U21 midfielder Jacob Devaney joined recent Scottish League Cup winner St Mirren until the end of the season
Sammie Smodics signed a loan deal with Derby County
Contracts
Friday, 2nd January
John Egan triggered a twelve month extension to his contract with Hull CityWednesday, 14th January
Jon Gallagher signed a new contract with Austin FC, and will stay at the Q2 stadium until the end of the 2027/28 season. with the option of a further 12 monthsTuesday, 27th January
U19 midfielder Alfie Lynskey signed an extension to his contract with Aston VillaManagement
Monday, 19th January
Matlock Town announced that former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Paddy Kenny will join the Gladiators as their goalkeeping coachWednesday, 21st January
Gary Dicker was promoted to first team assistant coach at MLS side Charlotte FC