Crystal Palace Confirm Deal For Spurs Winger & Watford in Fight To Hold Onto Captain Amid Premier League Interest: Football Park's Transfer Roundup (New Year's Day Edition)

Football Park's Transfer Roundup (New Year's Day Edition)

The New Year is officially upon us, and with that comes the most exciting part of the year for football fans, the January transfer window.

Deals are already flying around left, right and centre, with clubs vying to get their deals over the line without fuss in this shorter instalment of spending chaos.

Here at Football Park, you know we like to keep you updated on the most pressing stories across the world of football, and that has not changed in 2026.

So, without further ado, let's take a look at some of the most interesting transfer rumours touted today… Oh, and Happy New Year!

West Ham Complete Move for Experienced Serie A Centre-Forward

News broke today that West Ham have struck a deal with Serie A underperformers Lazio for experienced forward Valentin Castellanos as they look to curb their striker problems once and for all.

The Argentinian was keen on the move and is said to relish the chance to move to London and play in the Premier League, with the deal 'Here We Go'd' in the last hour.

🚨⚒️ Taty Castellanos to West Ham, here we go! Deal agreed for €29m from Lazio.

Agreement in place also over long term deal for the Argentinian striker. 🇦🇷

West Ham sign both Castellanos and Pablo (from Gil Vicente) upfront. pic.twitter.com/ffNAI4zLjn

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2026

Castellanos has struggled for goals so far this season and only has two in Serie A but has proven his prowess throughout his career with a plethora of double-figure seasons, showing him as a reliable scorer.

Brennan Johnson Confirmed as Crystal Palace Player in £33.5m Move

Brennan Johnson's move from Spurs to Crystal Palace has today been confirmed, with the winger switching London clubs for a fee of £33.5m.

Seven months after scoring the winner in the Europa League final, Brennan Johnson's time at Tottenham could be over.

He has agreed to join Crystal Palace in a deal worth £35m 🤝 pic.twitter.com/F3JPTvnGwS

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) January 1, 2026

Johnson's medical is reportedly underway, with the player likely to be announced in the next few days. Oliver Glasner has been openly vocal about his struggles with squad depth this season, and the arrival of Johnson will be a much-needed boost in numbers ahead of a gruelling second half of the season.

Former Premier League Midfielder Set to Be Announced As New Bristol City Player

Former Ipswich midfielder Sam Morsy is all but confirmed as a Bristol City player following manager Gerhard Struber's comments that he expects Morsy to be available for selection as early as the Robins' next game.

🚨 NEW: City head coach Gerhard Struber says he is expecting to have new midfielder Sam Morsy signed and available for the weekend’s fixture VS Preston.

[@alidurdenBBC]#BristolCity pic.twitter.com/4WGLT3CmZ9

— The Robins Zone (@TheRobinsZone) January 1, 2026

Morsy has a plethora of experience in the English lower leagues, and with Bristol City's ambitions of reaching the playoffs, he looks set to be a big help in the dressing room with his experience.

Newcastle United Heavily Interested In Highly Rated French Youth International As Lack of Left-Back Depth Looms

Newcastle United are widely reported to go after highly regarded 19-year-old left back Dayann Methalie in the coming weeks as they look to bolster options following Lewis Hall's injury scare in their midweek win over Burnley.

👀 @CraigHope_DM tonight:

“A #NUFC approach for Toulouse left-back Dayann Methalie is anticipated this month. The 19-year-old is liked by all inside St James’ - he is athletic, comfortable on the ball and can also play as a left-sided centre-back.” 🇫🇷 https://t.co/hTHsPoJVkV pic.twitter.com/1TI5JzPLyV

— Magpie Media (@MagpieMediaX) January 1, 2026

Methalie has similar attributes to Lewis Hall and would likely be brought in as a deputy and understudy to the World Cup hopeful but can also play as a left-sided centre back, which is why he is so highly rated among those within the Premier League side.

Joshua Zirkzee Pushing For Old Trafford Exit as Serie A Return a Possibility

Out-of-favour Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly pushing for a move away from the Premier League club this summer, looking to secure consistent minutes as he aims to force his way into the Netherlands squad for the World Cup.

Serie A title chasers have emerged as a possible destination, with the Italian side ready to facilitate a move for the forward if they are given the green light to go ahead with a deal.

🚨 Joshua Zirkzee will do all he can to secure a move away from Manchester United this month. Roma are ready and waiting. A replacement must be found in order for the move to go through. #MUFC [@MsiDouglas, @PeteHall86] pic.twitter.com/JSEVUStaLU

— mufcmpb (@mufcMPB) January 1, 2026

Zirkzee has seen limited minutes this season with the arrival of big-money star Benjamin Sesko but has managed two goals in the time he has been given.

Watford Star Man Set For Premier League Auction As Multiple Clubs Show Big Interest

Watford starlet Imran Louza could be embroiled in a transfer saga including a multitude of Premier League clubs this January, with interest rife in the midfielder.

Everton are among four Premier League clubs tracking Watford midfielder Imran Louza.

[@GraemeBailey]#watfordfc pic.twitter.com/W2DdquKXXJ

— TheWatfordWay (@thewatfordway) December 31, 2025

Louza has been in fine form this season so far with six goals and six assists in 22 games from the centre of midfield and has barely missed a minute for Javi Gracia's side as they look to push on toward the playoff picture after a run of good form.

Louza is the captain at Watford, so a deal may not be straightforward, but a Premier League move may be enough to tempt him to a new stomping ground.

Bournemouth Fullback Having Medical at Scottish Giants Following Premier League Snub

24-year-old fullback Julian Araujo is currently in Glasgow for his medical at Celtic, having made just 14 appearances for the Cherries in his 2 years at the club.

According to @scotsunsport Julian Araujo is in Glasgow to finalise his loan move to the champions.

“Boss Andoni Iraola won’t stand in his way and a Celtic deal is imminent, providing the Cherries’ loan quota numbers are all in order.” pic.twitter.com/1UYiqZmrqQ

— Stacey Devlin (@StaceyDevlinx) January 1, 2026

The ex-Barcelona defender hasn't been able to endear himself to his current boss as of yet, and providing Bournemouth's loan quotas are all in check when the deal is set to be finalised, Iraola won't stand in his way as he looks to get consistent minutes at this crucial point of his career.