Kick Off: Winter transfer window closes; Benzema transfers to Al-Hilal

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Top Headlines

Top 5 Leagues winter spending: Man City 1st (€95m), Crystal Palace 2nd (€89.7m)

Following the end of the winter transfer window in Europe’s top five leagues, Transfermarkt has released its ranking of club spending. Having signed Semenyo and Guehi in quick succession, Manchester City finish first with €95m, and Crystal Palace come second with €89.7m.

OFFICIAL: French star Karim Benzema joins Al-Hilal

On 3 February, Al-Hilal officially announced the signing of Benzema to the club.

Match Reports

Udinese 1-0 Roma: Ekkelenkamp sealed the victory with a decisive strike

Ekkelenkamp sealed the victory with a decisive strike, while Cristante's goal was disallowed.

Al-Riyadh 0-1 Al-Nassr: Mane volley sends visitors top in Ronaldo absence

Sadio Mane sent Al-Nassr back to the top of the Saudi Pro League as they defeated Al-Riyadh 1-0 at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Phillips joins Sheffield United on loan from Man City

Manchester City have stated that Kalvin Phillips has joined Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season.

OFFICIAL: Moorhouse returns to Manchester United from Leyton Orient

Manchester United has stated that Jack Moorhouse has been recalled from his loan spell with League One side Leyton Orient.

Here we go! Romano: Upamecano set to sign new Bayern deal until 2030

According to renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Dayot Upamecano has agreed to a contract extension with Bayern Munich until June 2030, and the deal is now confirmed with his signature “Here we go”.

OFFICIAL: West Ham United sign defender Axel Disasi on loan

On 3 February, West Ham United confirm the loan signing of France international defender Axel Disasi.

Europe’s top 5 leagues’ most valuable players: Mbappé & Haaland lead at €200M

OFFICIAL: England international Angel Gomes has joined Wolves on loan

On 2 February, Wolves officially announced the signing of Gomes.

OFFiCIAL: Liverpool signs French Jeremy Jacquet from Rennais

According to Liverpool Official announcement, the club has reached an agreement for the transfer of Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais. The estimated transfer fee is about 72 million euros(60m transfer fee + 12m add-ons).

Raphinha injury update: here’s how long the Barcelona winger will be out for

FC Barcelona winger Raphinha will not play in his side’s Copa del Rey quarter-final game against Albacete after suffering what the club called “an overload in the adductor muscle” in the game against Elche.

OFFICIAL: Everton seal loan deal for forward George

On 2 February, Everton have officially announced the loan signing of George.

Top Transfers: Semenyo leads with 72m, Jacquet 63m the second

The winter transfer window 25/26 is now officially closed. Let's rewind and take a look at what happened during this exhilarating month and the Top 15 players with the most transfer fees.

Vinicius Jr ruled out of Real Madrid’s upcoming game in LaLiga

One hundred and twenty days later, Vinicius Jr peeled away in relief; so explosive was the euphoria that it bordered on the angry, frustrated, and chaotic. Smacks of his face into the crest on his white shirt came in front of the fans who had been booing him until this moment, he was showing them he had cared all along.

OFFICIAL: Crystal Palace signed Strand Larsen, estimated transfer fee €49.70m

According to Crystal Palace official statement, the club signed Jorgen Strand Larsen the Norwegian forward from Wolves. The estimated transfer fee, based on data from Transfermarkt, is around €49.70m.

OFFICIAL: Bryan Zaragoza signs for Roma

On 2 February, AS Roma announce that the club have signed Bryan Zaragoza from Bayern Munich on loan with an option to buy.

OFFICIAL: Simon Adingra joins AS Monaco

On 2 February, AS Monaco announce the arrival of Simon Adingra.

Pedri making good progress in recovery, resumes running training on grass

According to the latest report from Guillem Borràs Pérez, a journalist with Spanish media outlet JijantesFC, Pedri has resumed running training.

What They Say

Allegri says Milan have retained one of Europe's best goalkeepers in Maignan

Massimiliano Allegri believes that by renewing Mike Maignan's contract, AC Milan have secured the services of one of Europe's top three goalkeepers for the long term.

CR7 furious over lack of signings, tells club chiefs “GO PLAY BY YOURSELVES!”

There is a rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr. Turki Al-Ajma, a prominent Saudi sports journalist and TV presenter, has revealed exclusive behind-the-scenes details on his television program.

'We don't want Icardi' – Spalletti rules out reunion with Galatasaray striker

Luciano Spalletti ruled out a reunion with Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi, as Juventus' search for a forward continues ahead of the January transfer window slamming shut.

'The football has not left him' – Carragher stunned by Casemiro's form

Jamie Carragher quipped "the football has not left him" as he rowed back on his criticism of Manchester United's Casemiro.

Rodri: Spur's first goal affected us too much;We have to learn from these things

Matchday 24 witnessed a sharp matchup between Man City and Tottenham. The home team, with Solanke's brace, started anew ahead into their cruel February. Rodri concluded after this regretable draw.