Transfer Deadline Day Ticker: Gimenez, Rashford, Dorgu, and more
02/03/2025 11:10 AM
Monday marked the end of the Winter Transfer Window which allowed many European sides the final chance this year to bolster their squads.
Santiago Gimenez is on his way to Serie A after joining AC Milan in a permanent deal from Feyenoord. The Mexican striker signed a four-year contract and will now join U.S. men’s national team stars Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah in Milan.
Marcus Rashford stayed in the English Premier League but is on the way to Birmingham after joining Aston Villa on loan. The England international has found it tough to feature under Ruben Amorim and will now try and spark his career at Villa Park.
West Ham United bolstered its attacking options in the form of Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson.
Lens defender Kevin Danso is on his way to North London after joining Tottenham on loan. Fellow EPL side Wolves were in the mix for Danso, but Tottenham beat them to the punch.
James Ward-Prowse returned to West Ham United after his loan spell to Nottingham Forest was ended early. The England midfielder struggled for consistent playing time in Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad.
Cesare Casadei, Marcus Edwards, and Valentin Barco were among the other players on the move prior to Monday’s deadline.
Here’s a rundown of all the recent European Transfers and reports:
AC Milan added Mexican international Santiago Gimenez in a permanent deal from Feyenoord. Gimenez scored 65 goals in 105 appearances for Feyenoord and won the Eredivisie title in 2022-23.
Aston Villa added England international Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season. Rashford’s deal does include a purchase option for the Villans.
Manchester United added Patrick Dorgu in a permanent move from Italian club Lecce. The Red Devils reportedly paired £25 million plus add-ons for Dorgu’s services.
Tottenham have signed Lens defender Kevin Danso on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season. Ange Postecoglou’s backline has been hit heavily with injuries throughout the season.
Evan Ferguson joined West Ham United on loan for the remainder of the season from Brighton & Hove Albion, both clubs announced.
Nottingham Forest have ended James Ward-Prowse‘s loan early, both clubs announced. Ward-Prowse will return to West Ham United after making just nine league appearances with Forest.
Chelsea has recalled USMNT winger/wingback Caleb Wiley from his loan at Strasbourg and loaned him to Watford for the remainder of the season.
Torino have acquired midfielder Cesare Casadei from Chelsea on a permanent deal. Chelsea reportedly received a £12.5 million fee for the 22-year-old and also hold a sell-on clause.
Valentin Barco has joined Strasbourg on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the end of the season. Barco joined the Seagulls in January 2024 but has only made eight league appearances this season.
Burnley have added Marcus Edwards on loan from Sporting Lisbon for the remainder of the season.
Aston Villa defender Kosta Nedeljkovic has joined RB Leipzig on loan for the remainder of the season.
Brighton & Hove Albion acquired Greek youth international Stefanos Tzimas from Nuremberg. Tzimas will stay in the 2. Bundesliga with Nuremberg on loan for the remainder of the season.
Middlesbrough have signed Aston Villa winger Samuel Iling-Junior on loan until the end of the season. Iling-Junior spent the first half of the season on loan at Serie A side Bologna.
Charlton Athletic have signed Alex Gilbert on loan from Middlesbrough until the end of the season.
