Who won the winter transfer window & which top players could move in July?

The winter transfer window closed in Europe shut this week, but who won the window? And, does it really matter? Why do we obsess so much over transfers and transfer windows? Do they matter?

On this episode of Full Time, hosts Jillian Sakovits and Tamerra Griffin are joined by The Athletic’s Melanie Anzidei to analyze the top transfers from the January transfer window. Who will have the biggest impact in 2026? Who is not getting enough people talking? What was the most surprising transfer?

After that, the pod looks ahead to the summer transfer window and the many superstar players who have a contract that expires in 2026. Which players could be heading to the NWSL? Which U.S. women’s national team players need to make a move to solidify their chances of making the roster for the 2027 World Cup?

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HOSTS: Jillian Sakovits, Tamerra Griffin

GUEST: Melanie Anzidei

PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes

VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen

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