The January 2025 transfer window has been a bustling period for EFL Championship clubs as they look to bolster their squads for promotion pushes or survival battles. Here’s an updated overview of the major transfers:

Sheffield United

  • In: Tom Cannon joined for £10 million from Leicester City.

Plymouth Argyle

  • Out: Morgan Whittaker refused to play in a recent match amid transfer interest from Burnley and Hull City.

Hull City

  • In: Sofyan Amrabat signed on a free transfer from AEK Athens, and Theo Joseph joined from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.

Millwall

  • In: Romain Esse was signed for £12 million from Crystal Palace, and Tristan Crama arrived for an undisclosed fee from Brentford.

Blackburn Rovers

  • Out: Connor O’Riordan moved on loan to Crewe Alexandra.

Southampton

  • In: Ben Brereton Díaz joined for an undisclosed fee from an unspecified club.

Burnley

  • In: Jonjo Shelvey signed on a free transfer from Eyüpşpor.

Coventry City

  • In: Jayden Meghoma joined on loan from Brentford.

Cardiff City

  • In: Yahya Salech signed for an undisclosed fee from Sirius.

Derby County

  • In: Sondre Auklend joined from Viking for an undisclosed fee.

Huddersfield Town

  • In: Luke Bolton was signed for an undisclosed fee from Bolton Wanderers.

Norwich City

  • In: David Jurásek joined from Slavia Prague for an undisclosed fee.

Birmingham City

  • In: Grant Hanley joined on a free transfer from Norwich City.

West Bromwich Albion

  • In: Jamie Price was signed from Standard Liège for an undisclosed fee.

Portsmouth

  • In: Thomas Waddingham joined from Brisbane Roar for an undisclosed fee.

Leicester City

  • In: Woyo Coulibaly joined from Parma for £3 million.

Ipswich Town

  • In: Jaden Philogene joined for £20 million from Aston Villa.

Lincoln City

  • In: James Collins arrived on a free transfer from Derby County, and Sam Clucas joined on a free transfer from Oldham Athletic.

Oxford United

  • In: Michał Helik joined for an undisclosed fee from Huddersfield Town.

Gillingham

  • In: George Khumbeni signed from Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee.

Salford City

  • In: Emmanuel Longelo joined for an undisclosed fee from Swindon Town.

Shrewsbury Town

  • In: Josh Gape signed from Eastleigh for an undisclosed fee, and Dinanga joined from AFC Telford United for an undisclosed fee.

Fleetwood Town

  • In: Owen Neal joined for an undisclosed fee from Carlisle United.

Wycombe Wanderers

  • In: Mads Westergaard signed for an undisclosed fee from Viborg.

Peterborough United

  • In: Tayo Edun and Sam Hughes arrived on free transfers from Charlton Athletic.

Leyton Orient

  • In: Abdulai joined for an undisclosed fee from Swansea City.

Chesterfield

  • In: Berry was signed for an undisclosed fee from Wycombe Wanderers.

Harrogate Town

  • In: Thomas Hill signed from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.

Newport County

  • In: Martin joined on a free transfer from Notts County.

Accrington Stanley

  • In: Ward signed for an undisclosed fee from Burnley.

Carlisle United

  • In: Williams joined for an undisclosed fee from Birmingham City.

Notable Trends

The EFL Championship’s January 2025 window has been marked by strategic signings, loan moves, and free transfers. Clubs have shown a keen interest in shoring up their squads with experienced players and promising talents to navigate the challenges of the second half of the season. With the window still open, further activity is expected.

Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window approaches its deadline!