Mercato: The 10 biggest winter transfers

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.

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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

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