Chelsea could also be active before the deadline, while interim Celtic boss Martin O’Neill is expecting some movement but is desperate to hang on to midfielder Arne Engels. Glasner stays tight-lippedCrystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner was giving nothing away about Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future (Mike Egerton/PA)Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner refused to get involved with transfer talk following his side’s 1-1 draw with 10-man Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. Bhoys targeting double swoopInterim Celtic boss Martin O’Neill does not want to sell midfielder Arne Engels (Andrew Milligan/PA)Celtic are closing in on deals to sign Freiburg forward Junior Adamu and Lorient winger Joel Mvuka. Manager Martin O’Neill confirmed both deals were at an advanced stage ahead of the final day of the transfer window, and that more activity could follow with a central defender on the shopping list. Bring the energy tomorrow ⚡️ — Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) February 1, 2026The January transfer window closes at 7pm with the opportunity to sign players having been extended until Monday evening as January 31 fell on a weekend.

Source: Express February 02, 2026 04:45 UTC