The January Transfer Window: Setting the Stage The January transfer window is one of the most exciting periods in world football — a time when Premier League clubs scramble to reinforce their squads mid-season, salvage faltering campaigns, or fine-tune title pushes. The 2025–26 winter window, open from January 1 to February 2, 2026, has been no different. Already, there's been a mix of confirmed deals, deepening rumours, and strategic pursuit of players that could reshape the balance across the league’s title contenders, European hopefuls, and relegation battlers. Arsenal: Strategic Reinforcements or Quiet Window? Arsenal entered January with measured expectations. After a summer of significant investment and a strong start to the season, Mikel Arteta’s side weren't expected to overhaul their squad in midseason — but rather make targeted additions or offload fringe players to balance the books. Rumoured Moves Loan deals and squad reshaping have been central to Arsenal’s winter ...
FC Barcelona's connection with Frenkie de Jong has fluctuated significantly throughout the years. Finances have been a decisive factor in all of the escalating conflicts. In 2022, the Catalan giants were eager to offload the Dutchman in order to clear up salary margins and raise much-needed revenue. De Jong's decision to stay put eventually paid off, as he played an important role in the club's quest for La Liga success.
However, this summer, Barça and De Jong are back on familiar ground. With his earnings anticipated to increase significantly this season, he will become the team's highest-paid player. Given the club's continued struggles to regain financial stability, the Barcelona administration is genuinely concerned. De Jong's contract expires in 2026, so this summer is Barcelona's last chance to obtain a large fee for him. If they wait until next year, they may only receive a lesser payment, or he may depart for free in 2026.
Frenkie de Jong will not budge
According to Javi Miguel, De Jong is resisting management's requests to prolong his contract and may depart next summer for a minimal fee. When the summer transfer market opened, Barcelona expected to cash in on the Dutch midfielder. However, his ongoing injuries and extended absence owing to an ankle strain he sustained in April have turned off possible purchasers.
As a result, the Catalan giants find themselves in a difficult situation. For months, attempts have been made to renew his contract, albeit at a lower wage, but there has been no response from the player. Barcelona remained perplexed and tight-lipped about the situation. However, it appears that De Jong will stay with the team this season. Barcelona is hopeful that the player's ankle ailment does not worsen and that he will be available to start the season.
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