Winter Transfer Window Review: Every Completed Championship Deal in 2025
The 2025 winter transfer window has come to a close, with numerous clubs in the English Football League Championship making significant moves to strengthen their squads. In this article, we’ll review every completed Championship deal during the January transfer window.
Premier League Loans
Several Championship clubs took advantage of the Premier League’s loan rules to bolster their squads. One of the most notable deals saw West Bromwich Albion loan in Everton midfielder Tom Davies for the remainder of the season.
- West Bromwich Albion sign Tom Davies (Everton) on loan until the end of the 2024-25 season
Another Premier League club, Leeds United, allowed midfielder Lewis Bate to join Millwall on loan until the end of the season.
- Millwall sign Lewis Bate (Leeds United) on loan until the end of the 2024-25 season
Signings from the Premier League
A few Championship clubs made permanent signings from the Premier League. One of the most notable deals saw Bristol City sign Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo for a reported fee of £5 million.
- Bristol City sign Ike Ugbo (Chelsea) for £5 million
Another Premier League club, Burnley, allowed midfielder Josh Benson to join Reading on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £2 million.
- Reading sign Josh Benson (Burnley) for £2 million
Domestic Deals
A number of Championship clubs made domestic signings, with several deals involving players from League One and League Two.
- Wycombe Wanderers sign Charlie Patino (Blackpool) for an undisclosed fee
- Oxford United sign Nathan Holland (West Ham United) on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £1.5 million
- Plymouth Argyle sign Luke Jephcott (Swansea City) on a permanent deal for a reported fee of £500,000
International Signings
Several Championship clubs made international signings, with deals involving players from across Europe and beyond.
- Hull City sign Norwegian midfielder Kristoffer Ajer from Lille OSC for a reported fee of £8 million
- Cardiff City sign Belgian midfielder Thomas Van den Keybus from Royal Antwerp for a reported fee of £2.5 million
- Birmingham City sign Argentine midfielder Santiago Simón from Club Atlético River Plate for a reported fee of £1.2 million
Loans Out
Several Championship clubs allowed players to leave on loan, with a few deals involving Premier League clubs.
- Newcastle United loan out midfielder Elliot Anderson to Queens Park Rangers until the end of the 2024-25 season
- Southampton loan out defender Alex Sanders to Huddersfield Town until the end of the 2024-25 season
In conclusion, the 2025 winter transfer window has seen a number of significant deals take place in the Championship. From Premier League loans to international signings, clubs have made moves to strengthen their squads ahead of the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
